Anjo Sarnate Explained

Anjo Sarnate
Birth Name:Anjo Ferdinand Sarnate
Birth Date:28 May 2000
Birth Place:Quezon, Philippines
Years Active:–present
Website:Anjo Sarnate website

Anjo Ferdinand Sarnate (born May 28, 2000), also known as Anjo, is a Filipino singer. He is known for his participation in Dream Maker, a Filipino-South Korean boy group survival reality show produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment, MLD Entertainment, and KAMP Global.

Early life and education

Anjo Sarnate was born in Lucena City, Quezon, Philippines on May 28, 2000. Since his younger years, he was already exposed to music that he came to love singing. He stated: "I started singing for fun but then I realized that music can do more, it creates a deep emotional bond with the singer and the audience."[1] At 9, he started to pursue his singing career, joining the choir and various amateur singing contests.[2] At 10, he was offered a scholarship at a local music school in Lucena City. At an early age, he started competing in various singing competitions. He also joined NAMCYA (National Music Competition for Young Artists) for several years.

He is a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management student at St. Anne College of Lucena, Inc.[2]

Career

Singing competitions

Sarnate joined the first season of It's Showtimes segment "Tawag ng Tanghalan" with his rendition of "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin".[3] He came back in its fifth season and became a weekly winner.[4] In 2020, Sarnate also became a "mystery singer" on the third season of I Can See Your Voice.[5]

In 2019, he participated the 17th Karaoke World Championships held in Kanda Myojin Shrine, Tokyo, alongside other 43 finalists.[6] He stayed until the semifinals and won the Viewers' Choice Award with his rendition of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On".[2] He also represented the Philippines at the 25th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Anaheim, California, and earned 6 bronze medals.[7]

Dream Maker

See main article: Dream Maker (TV program). In 2022, Sarnate participated in Dream Maker, a reality competition show broadcast on ABS-CBN which produces a boy band from a field of 62 contestants. He stayed until the 4th ranking announcement and placed 26th.[8]

Dream Maker results:Mentor's Evaluation:Rank 55 out of 62 Dream ChasersMission 1:Rank 25 out of 44 Dream ChasersMission 2:Rank 8 out of 28 Dream ChasersMission 3:Rank 26 out of 28 Dream Chasers

Filmography

Television

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2012Walang Tulugan with the Master ShowmanGuest Performer
2016It's Showtime

Tawag ng Tanghalan

as a contestantSeason 1 (Daily Contender)
2020I Can See Your Voiceas a contestantSeason 3 (Mystery Singer)
2021It's Showtime: Tawag ng Tanghalanas a contestantSeason 5 (Weekly Finalist)
2022–23Dream Makeras a contestantEliminated, Rank 26

Accolades

Year Award Ceremony Award Ref.
2019Karaoke World ChampionshipsViewer's Choice[9]
20212021 Gawad ParangalBest Singing Champion of the Year
2022World Championships of Performing Arts
20232022 Saludo Excellence AwardsMost Promising Male Singer of the Year[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anjo Sarnate; Biography . 14 February 2023.
  2. Web site: Peters . Ed . Why karaoke became loved the world over, and the singers who want to be the best . South China Morning Post . 14 February 2023.
  3. Web site: Tawag ng Tanghalan: Anjo Ferdinand Sarnate: Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin . YouTube . 14 February 2023.
  4. Web site: Anjo Sarnate, naagaw ang spotlight kay RJ . ABS-CBN . 14 February 2023.
  5. Web site: November 1, 2020. Janine Berdin feat. May Vocals Pa • I Can See Your Voice PH. November 8, 2020. ABS-CBN Entertainment.
  6. Web site: Caoile . Gizelle . Anjo Sarnate Wins Viewer’s Choice Award at the Karaoke World Championships . When In Manila . 14 February 2023.
  7. Web site: Team Philippines Shines At World Championships Of Performing Arts 2022 . Asian Journal . 14 February 2023.
  8. Web site: Antonio . Josiah . ‘Dream Maker’: Vinci Malizon snatches top spot in 4th ranking; 16 hopefuls remain . ABS-CBN News . 14 February 2023.
  9. Web site: KWC Singers 2019 . Karaoke World Championships . 14 February 2023.
  10. Web site: Vilchez . Cris . Saludo Awards gives honor to outstanding leaders and talents . Village Pipol . 14 February 2023.