Jovit's Journey To Victory

I am a self confessed JOVIT BALDIVINO fan. From the first time I saw him auditioned for Pilipinas Got Talent, I was already mesmerized by his natural singing talent. He also exudes a unique charm and mass appeal only endowed to chosen few. His rendition of Journey’s “Faithfully” as his audition piece blew me and my wife away. To say “nakakakilabot ang boses niya” is an understatement. It was just so perfect and flawless and watching him singing left my hair standing. He is just a naturally gifted and amazing singer who is very enticing and engaging to behold.

I long waited for the semi-finals as I was clamoring to see more of Jovit’s performance. When the semi- finals came, I wasn’t surprised when he did a fantastic job singing his version of “CARRIE”. The song isnt familiar to me and it was the first time I heard it as contest piece, but it left a mark on me. I learned to love the song because of Jovit. From then on, I knew this guy is destined to become a star.

When the contest progressed, I learned that there are also equally talented Finalist who joined Jovit in the list. Equally talented in their own respective fields. But what makes Jovit stands among the rest is his natural charm that captures the hearts of the viewers. He has undoubtedly the “charisma” and appeal to the masa. This is maybe attributed to the way he was branded in the show. The usual “nakaka awa” approach always works in talent search. Jovit as we all knew came from a simple family not so blessed in life. Because of financial contraint, this simple probinsiyano tried selling Siomai to earn his keep and help augment the family’s income.

No wonder he emerged as the first ever Pinoy Got Talent’s Winner. People love him. The skyrocketing text votes is a proof to that. Though he is not so gifted in the looks department but who cares? After all, Pilipinas Got Talent is a talent search and not a modelling search.

Winding up, I am proud to say that I have witnessed the birth of a star . Watching him performed his finale song “Too Much Love Will Kill You” made me jumped on my seat. He nailed the song. It was again perfect for me. Another unforgetable and remarkable perfomance from this simple lad from Batangas who dreamed and conquered victory at the end.

I wish him luck. Luck as he starts to journey in the long, complicated and winding road of showbusiness. I pray that he be guided properly with the right people so when crossroads came, he will surely know which path to take and which road to cross. And most of all, may he remain grounded and humble, after all this were the very qualities of him that I simply adore.