Mitoy Yonting

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Mitoy Yonting
Birth name Michael Yonting[1]
Born (1970-01-05) January 5, 1970[1]
Pangasinan, Philippines[1]
Origin Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines[1]
Genres Pop, rock, ballad
Occupations Singer, comedian
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2007–present
Labels MCA Music
Associated acts The Draybers, Lea Salonga, Vic Sotto

Michael Yonting (born on January 5, 1970 in Pangasinan, Philippines), more popularly known as Mitoy Yonting, is a Filipino singer, comedian, and lead vocalist for his band, The Draybers. Yonting rose to fame after winning the first season of The Voice of the Philippines in 2013.[2]

Background

Yonting was born on January 5, 1970 and was raised in the province of Pangasinan.[1] His passion with music started at the early age of 13, where he often listened to radios and made his own singing routines. During high school, he began joining several local competitions. During college, he took up Criminology at the Philippine College of Criminology. During this time, his singing career took off where he joined a band. He eventually gave up his education in order to focus in his singing career.[3]

Career

Beginnings

He was discovered when he won the 1990s televised singing competition Ikaw at Echo segment of Eat Bulaga, a noontime variety show, on GMA Network where he competed as the voice-a-like of Air Supply's Russel Hitchcock. Though he did not win the title, he gained popularity. In 1997, he and his brother, Mylo Yonting, formed a band called 'The Draybers' and joined Rockstar: Bakit?, a sing-alike television show.[4]

Through his television appearances, Yonting pursued a career as a comedian in GMA Network's sitcom called the Ful Haus, and the comedy sketch show H3O: Ha Ha Ha Over aired on QTV. He later on became a regular host in Eat Bulaga.[4] This stint, however, was short lived and he decided to go back in his band.

Later on he travelled abroad with his band. They travelled around several countries around the world, such Japan where he met her wife,[3] to play for various Filipino communities. By late 2011, the band came back to Manila and performed in Resorts World Manila.[1]

The Voice of the Philippines

For more information about Mitoy Yonting's stint on The Voice of the Philippines, see The Voice of the Philippines (season 1).

In 2013, Mitoy was invited to join the first season of the The Voice of the Philippines. During the blind auditions, he sang "Bakit Ako Mahihiya" of Didith Reyes. His audition piece made Bamboo Mañalac and Lea Salonga, who got excited after hearing his voice, turned their respective chairs for him.[5][6] After he finished his audition piece, Salonga requested that he sang a non-English song. He then replied and sang a Japanese song.[7] As one of the mechanics of the show, once two or more coaches turned their chairs for the artist they wanted to include in their respective teams, it is the artist who will choose the coach he want to work with. In the case of Yonting, he had to choose between Mañalac and Salonga. At the end, Yonting picked Salonga as his coach.[5][6] During the Battles, he was paired up with Chien Berbana. Both did a vocal battle of the song "Alone" of the American rock band Heart. Their vocal performance was considered by Salonga as battle royal. Even Mañalac commented that their performance was excellent, and they have both made Salonga, their coach, made a hard time in picking who will she choose to advance for the Live shows. Eventually, Salonga picked Yonting for his experience and prowess.[8]

During the Live shows, Yonting continued to make strids in the competition. During his first appearance in the Live shows, he performed "Don't Stop Me Now" of the English rock band Queen. During that particular episode, he was saved after garnering 82.29% of the public's vote.[9][10] During the third Live show, Yonting performed Dulce's "Paano" against Darryl Shy who sang Asin's Balita. Yonting lost to Shy for the public's vote but won after he got the highest points of the accumulated coach's and public's scores.[11][12] In the first night of the semifinals, he was paired up against Radha where both performed "Against All Odds" of Phil Collins as an à la battle song.[13] In the second night, he performed "The Power of Love" by Jennifer Rush. At the end of the show, Yonting was proclaimed as the Salonga's representative to the Finals.[14][15] After the results, he performed his original song, "Bulag."[16]

During the first night of the finals, he performed Freddie Aguilar's "Anak" and his original song "Bulag."[17][18] At the second night of the finals, Yonting made a trio performance with Salonga and Vice Ganda where they performed "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler.[19] After the end of the round of votes, Yonting along with Sarah Geronimo's Klarisse de Guzman made it to the top two. In his last performance, he sang The Beatles' "Help!".[20] At the end of the voting, Yonting received 57.65% of the votes proclaiming him the winner of the reality competition.[21] With his title, he also won two million pesos, a brand new car, and a four year contract with MCA Music.[22]

Post The Voice of the Philippines

After winning The Voice of the Philippines, Yonting became part of the Philippine Ballet Theatre's two night concert called Sayaw at Serye on November 15 and 16, 2013. Yonting was be one of the cast of Home Sweetie Home, ABS-CBN's newest sitcom, which premiered in January 2014.[23]

Discography

Albums

  • The Voice of the Philippines – The Final 16 (MCA Music, 2013)[24][25]
  • The Voice of the Philippines – The Final 4 (MCA Music, 2013)[25]
  • The Voice of the Philippines: The Complete Season 1 Collection (MCA Music, 2013)[26]

Singles

Filmograpy

Film
Television

Awards and recognitions

  • Best Male Performer In Hotels, Music Lounges, Bars (26th Aliw Awards, 2013)[28]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Michael "Mitoy" Yonting Bio Information". The Voice of the Philippines. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  2. ↑ Sulat, Bert B. Jr. (September 29, 2013). "Mitoy Yonting is 'The Voice of the Philippines'". Rappler. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mitoy Yonting says Arnel Pineda inspires him". ABS-CBN News. October 4, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Smith, Nick (September 30, 2013). "‘The Voice PH’ winner Mitoy Yonting’s ‘Eat Bulaga’ past". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Espina-Varona, Inday (June 30, 2013). "Typhoon Mitoy hits town: 5th round, The Voice of the Philippines". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Delizo, Michael Joe T. (November 8, 2013). "'The Voice' coaches' varied emotions". Bulletin Entertainment. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  7. ↑ Dumaual, Miguel (June 30, 2013). "Lea curses, Bamboo puts up fight over 'Voice PH' artist Mitoy". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  8. ↑ "'The Voice PH' battle: Mitoy vs Chien". ABS-CBN News. July 28, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  9. ↑ "Emotional cuts on 'Voice PH' as faves sail through". ABS-CBN News. September 2, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  10. ↑ Agting, Ira (September 2, 2013). "Mitoy, Janice dominate 'The Voice' live". Rappler. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  11. ↑ Sulat, Bert B. Jr. (September 10, 2013). "The Voice of the Philippines: 4 more bite the dust". Rappler. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  12. ↑ "2 early favorites eliminated on 'Voice PH'". ABS-CBN News. September 9, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  13. ↑ Dumaual, Miguel (September 22, 2013). "WATCH: 'Voice' faves Mitoy, Radha battle in semis". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  14. ↑ "Who's out? 'Voice PH' reveals Top 4". ABS-CBN News. September 23, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  15. ↑ "Klarisse vs. Myk vs. Janice vs. Mitoy". Malaya. September 24, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  16. ↑ Salonga, Lea (September 25, 2013). "This is it!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  17. ↑ "'Voice PH' top 4 in epic showdown". ABS-CBN News. September 28, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  18. ↑ "Original Songs Medley by the Top 4 Artists". The Voice of the Philippines. September 28, 2013. Archived from the original on December 22, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  19. ↑ Sulat, Bert B. Jr. (September 29, 2013). "[The Voice PHL] And the winner will be...". Rappler. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  20. ↑ "Mitoy wins 'Voice PH'". ABS-CBN News. September 29, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  21. ↑ Ramirez, Patty (September 30, 2013). "Mitoy Yonting is the 'Voice of the Philippines'". Push. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  22. ↑ Yanoria, Luigene (November 4, 2013). "'The Voice' winner Mitoy Yonting to join 'Showtime'". Yahoo! OMG! Philippines. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Denny, Christine (November 7, 2013). "Mitoy Yonting will be part of John Lloyd Cruz and Toni Gonzaga's sitcom Home Sweetie Home". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  24. ↑ "The Voice of the Philippines the Final 16". iTunes. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 "MCA Music releases two albums from 'The Voice of the Philippines". Malaya. November 16, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  26. ↑ "Mitoy Yonting debuts album". Tempo. December 9, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  27. ↑ "Mitoy entertains commuters in 'Bulag' music video". ABS-CBN News. November 26, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 
  28. ↑ "Mitoy on a roll, wins at 26th Aliw Awards". ABS-CBN News. October 9, 2013. Retrieved December 22, 2013. 

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