Lyca Gairanod resumes studies after song ‘Puede Nang Mangarap’ resurgence

Lyca Gairanod has returned to school to pursue her long-time dream of finishing her education, as her song “Puede Nang Mangarap” gains renewed popularity on TikTok.

During the announcement of the nationwide karaoke competition TNT SayaOke, Gairanod shared that she has returned to school after previously stopping her studies.

“Nag-start na akong mag-aral uli. So gusto ko makapagtapos. Nag-stop po ako. Now, nag-accelerate ako to senior high,” she said.

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Asked what she tells people who ask if they can already pursue their dreams, the singing champion encouraged them to go for their aspirations regardless of time or circumstance.

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“Sabi ko, anytime you want. Anywhere. Sa pangarap, wala namang oras yan eh. Anytime pwede,” she said.

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Her song “Puede Nang Mangarap,” which was released in 2015, has recently gained traction on TikTok, bringing renewed attention to the singer and opening up opportunities for guest appearances.

During the event, the young singer also highlighted the importance of opportunities for aspiring singers, particularly through competitions that allow them to showcase their talent.

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“Minsan, isang opportunity lang talaga ang kailangan mo sa buhay. Kaya mahalaga ang mga contest tulad ng TNT SayaOke sa pagbibigay sa mga Pinoy ng chance para maipakita ang talento nila sa mas maraming tao at ma-inspire sila na magpatuloy lang sa pagkamit ng kanilang mga pangarap,” she said.

SayaOke

Meanwhile, TNT and Viva are giving aspiring Filipino singers a chance to pursue their musical ambitions through SayaOke, a nationwide karaoke competition.

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A total of 48 finalists from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao have advanced to the competition’s weekly live showdowns after being selected from auditions submitted through the Vivaoke app.

The finalists include 24 singers from Luzon, 12 from the Visayas, and 12 from Mindanao. Each weekly showdown will offer P300,000 in cash prizes and give participants an opportunity to showcase their talents to a nationwide audience.

One of the seven weekly winners will also have the chance to receive a recording contract from Viva Music.

MG Mozo, president of Viva Music Publishing Inc., said the competition aims to discover promising Filipino talent and provide them with opportunities.

“TNT SayaOke is an exciting opportunity to discover promising Filipino talent and give aspiring singers a chance to be heard. We are especially excited to offer one of the seven weekly winners a recording contract, allowing a standout talent to pursue a music career,” Mozo said.

Viva artist Krissha Viaje, who is part of the cast of the Viva One series “Our Yesterday’s Escape,” also attended the announcement. Having started pursuing her passion for singing at a young age through local and international competitions, Viaje emphasized the importance of perseverance in achieving one’s goals.

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“Kailangan talaga ng patience and hard work para makamit ang iyong pangarap. Dapat matibay ang tiwala mo sa sarili, at wag palampasin ang mga opportunity na maipakita ang talent mo sa mundo,” she said. /edv