Elaine Duran
Duran in 2018
Born
Elaine Colima Duran

(1998-03-14) March 14, 1998
Butuan, Agusan del Norte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
OccupationSinger
Years active2018–present
Spouse
Richmond Pengson
​
(m. 2022)​
[1]
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
Years active2018–present
LabelsTNT Records
Star Music

Elaine Colima Duran-Pengson (born March 14, 1998) is a Filipino singer best known for being crowned as the third season grand champion of Tawag ng Tanghalan on the noon-time television show It's Showtime.

Life

Elaine Duran was born on March 14, 1998, in Butuan, province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. She went to Agusan National High School and she studied Bachelor of Arts in Communication at the New Era University. Elaine's first appearance was at Wil Time Bigtime during the segment Willie of Fortune where she sang "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin".

Career

Tawag ng Tanghalan (2017–18)

In 2017, auditioned for the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan, but was not accepted. She auditioned again during Season 3 and received a confirmation to compete in the first quarter.

Daily Rounds

On September 7, 2018, Duran participated in the Season 3, Quarter I of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime, a singing competition broadcast on ABS-CBN. She was dubbed as "Bida sa Galing ng Butuan City". She sang "Now That You're Gone" by Juris Fernandez where she won as the daily winner. On her last day as the defending champion, she sang her rendition of "When We Were Young" by Adele where emerged the first record holder, after successfully defending the golden microphone ten times.

Songs Performed by Elaine Duran: Daily rounds (Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 3, Quarter I)
Performance Date Song Performed Original Artist Score (%) Result
September 7, 2018 Now That You're Gone Juris Fernandez Advanced Won (as daily winner)
Versace on the Floor Bruno Mars 96.2 Won[2]
September 8, 2018 If I Ain't Got You Alicia Keys 94.9 Won[3]
September 10, 2018 On the Wings of Love Jeffrey Osborne 95.8 Won[4]
September 11, 2018 Hanggang Ngayon Kyla 95.8 Won[5]
September 12, 2018 I Love You, Goodbye Celine Dion 96.0 Won[6]
September 13, 2018 Weak SWV 91.8 Won[7]
September 14, 2018 When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars 93.8 Won[8]
September 15, 2018 Someday Nina Girado 95.0 Won[9]
September 17, 2018 Somewhere Over The Rainbow Judy Garland 94.4 Won[10]
September 18, 2018 When We Were Young Adele 95.6 Won (1st record holder)[11]

Season 3, Quarter I – Semi-finals

On September 12, 2018, Duran entered the semi-finals for defending the golden microphone for 5 consecutive days. She became the fourth semi-finalist of the first quarter, also on the semi-finals are John Mark Digamon, Jophil Cece, Windimie Yntong and Ranillo Enriquez. The five semi-finalists competed during the week-long Semi-finals starting October 1, 2018. Elaine's performances received good comments standing ovation like her rendition of "Oo" by UDD. On the last day of the Semi-finals, she earned the highest combined score of 97.57% and advanced to the grand finals.

Songs Performed by Elaine Duran: Semifinals (Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 3, Quarter I)
Performance Date Theme Song Performed Original Artist Result
Round 1 – October 1, 2018 Audition Song I Surrender Celine Dion Advanced
Round 2 – October 2, 2018 Awit ni Idol Till I Met You Kyla Advanced
Round 3 – October 3, 2018 OPM Hits Ikaw Nga South Border Advanced
Round 4 – October 4, 2018 Hurados' Choice Oo UDD Advanced
Round 5 – October 5, 2018 Himig ng Pasko All I Want for Christmas Is You Mariah Carey Advanced
Round 6 – October 6, 2018 Awit ng Buhay Through the Rain Mariah Carey 97.57% (advanced to Grand Finals)

Season 3, Grand Finals

The twelve grand finalists performed in the week-long competition that took place on September 23–28, 2019 held at the Caloocan Sports Complex. During the first round of the Grand Finals, Duran performed Shanti Dope's Nadarang and advanced to the Top 3 , receiving a standing ovation. During the final round, she performed a Basil Valdez medley, which included the songs "Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan", "Sana ay Ikaw na Nga", "Ngayon at Kailanman". She emerged as the Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 3 Grand Champion.

Songs Performed by Elaine Duran: TNT Season 3 Grand Finals
Performance Date Song Performed Original Artist Combined Score (%)
Round 1 - September 23, 2019 Basang-Basa Sa Ulan Aegis 20.06%
Round 2 - September 25, 2019 N/A N/A Safe
Round 3 - September 26, 2019 N/A N/A Safe
Round 4 - September 27, 2019 N/A N/A Safe
Final round – September 28, 2019 Nadarang Shanti Dope (N/A) Advanced to Top 3
Hanggang sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan, Sana ay Ikaw na Nga, Ngayon at Kailanman Basil Valdez (96.11%) Winner

Twitter and Youtube Videos

Duran's performance videos were quickly viral and top trending for several days. Some of her videos reached over 6 million views and the other videos have racked 2 million views.

At the end of the season, the topic Elaine Duran and Elaine were #3 and #7 trending worldwide on Twitter, while Nadarang, Grabe Elaine and Ellaine were #3 and #13 trending nationwide.

References

  1. ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann (January 5, 2022). "12 photos of TNT Grand Champion Elaine Duran with her husband". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Elaine Duran wins after a singing showdown with Audrey Malaiba". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 7, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Elaine Duran's second win". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Elaine Duran defends the golden microphone!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan : Elaine Duran fourth time defending champion". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 11, 2018. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Elaine Duran is now a TNT Season 3 semifinalist!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 12, 2018. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Elaine Duran wins for the 6th time!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 13, 2018. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Elaine Duran wins the golden microphone again!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Elaine Duran remains undefeatable after her 8th win!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 15, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Elaine Duran holds the longest reign in TNT!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 17, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Tawag ng Tanghalan: Elaine Duran is the first TNT record holder!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 18, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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