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Lyca Gairanod
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Lyca Jane Gairanod
November 21, 2004 Tanza, Cavite, Philippines
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| Parent(s) | Maria Nessel Gairanod |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | OPM, pinoy rock, pop rock, folk rock, pop, RnB, soul music, adult contemporary |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, vlogger |
| Instruments | Vocal |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Star Magic (2014–2020) UMG Philippines (2014–present) Viva Artists Agency (since 2020) |
| Associated acts | Sarah Geronimo (The Voice Kids coach) |
| YouTube information | |
| Years active | 2015–2023 |
| Genre | Vlogging, singing |
| Subscribers | 2.06 million |
| Total views | 100K |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of December 8, 2024. | |
Lyca Jane Gairanod (born November 21, 2004) is a talented Filipino singer and actress. She became famous after winning the very first season of The Voice Kids Philippines. This big win helped her get a recording contract with UMG Philippines.
Soon after her victory, Lyca started her acting journey. She played herself in a special episode of ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya. The next month, she also appeared as a guest on ABS-CBN's TV series Hawak-Kamay.
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Lyca's Early Life and Family
Lyca Gairanod was born on November 21, 2004, in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines. Her family worked hard to earn money. Her father was a fisherman, and her mother, Maria Nessel Gairanod, collected plastic and old newspapers to sell.
Lyca often helped her mother. She would also sing for her neighbors. In return, they would sometimes give her money or food. Lyca shared that she chose to help her family and earn an allowance, rather than being forced to.
Lyca's Journey on The Voice Kids
Lyca Gairanod became a household name when she joined The Voice Kids season one. This show was aired by ABS-CBN.
The Blind Audition
On May 8, 2014, Lyca's blind audition aired. She sang "Halik" by Aegis. Coach Sarah Geronimo was so impressed that she pressed her button, turning her chair around. Coach Lea Salonga almost pressed her button too, but she felt that Lyca and Sarah were "meant to be" together.
The Battle Rounds
Lyca moved on to the "battles" round. On July 12, 2014, she competed against Isaac Zamudio and Lee Marcelino. They sang "Isang Lahi" by Regine Velasquez. Lyca won this round and advanced to the next stage, the "sing-offs."
The Sing-Offs
After the battles, came the sing-offs. In this round, artists chose their own songs. Coaches then picked two artists from their team to move on to the "live shows." Lyca sang the Tagalog version of Luther Vandross' "Dance with My Father." Coach Sarah Geronimo chose Lyca as one of her team's representatives, sending her to the semi-finals.
The Semi-Finals
Lyca performed "Pangarap na Bituin" by her mentor, Sarah Geronimo, during the live semi-finals. This was on July 19, 2014, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila, Pasay. She received the most votes from the public, which meant she moved on to the finals!
The Grand Finals
The grand finals had a special voting system. Votes were counted from three different rounds: a power ballad, an upbeat song, and a duet with a celebrity. The person with the most votes after all three rounds would be the winner.
The top four artists, including Lyca, opened the first episode of the finals. They sang a mix of songs like "Bitiw," "Superhero," and "Sugod."
For her first song in the finals, Lyca sang "Narito Ako" by Regine Velasquez. In the second round, she performed "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen. For the third and final round, she sang "Basang-basa sa Ulan" by Aegis. At the end of the competition, Lyca Gairanod was announced as the first-ever winner of The Voice Kids Philippines!
Lyca's Performances on The Voice Kids
| Stage | Song | Original artist | Date | Order | Result |
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| Blind Audition | "Halik" | Aegis | May 25, 2014 | 2.4 | 1 chair turned (Default to Team Sarah Geronimo) |
| Battle Rounds | "Isang Lahi" (vs. Isaac Zamudio vs. Lee Marcelino) |
Regine Velasquez | July 12, 2014 | 15.4 | Saved by Sarah |
| Sing-offs | "Dance with My Father" (Tagalog version) | Luther Vandross | July 13, 2014 | 16.6 | Saved by Sarah |
| Live (Semi-finals) | "Pangarap na Bituin" | Sharon Cuneta | July 20, 2014 | 18.5 | Saved by Public Vote (Highest votes) |
| Live (Finals) | "Narito Ako" | Regine Velasquez | July 26, 2014 | 19.4 | Winner |
| "Call Me Maybe" | Carly Rae Jepsen | July 26, 2014 | 19.6 | ||
| "Basang-Basa sa Ulan" (with Aegis) |
Aegis | July 27, 2014 | 20.4 |
Lyca's Career After The Voice Kids
After winning The Voice Kids, Lyca continued to build her career.
TV Guestings and Appearances
Lyca appeared on Rated K with Darlene Vibares. They both shared their stories of overcoming poverty at a young age. The four finalists of The Voice Kids, including Lyca, Darren Espanto, Darlene Vibares, and Juan Karlos Labajo, also appeared on ASAP 19. Lyca sang "Halik" during this appearance.
Acting Career
Lyca started her acting career in the drama show Maalaala Mo Kaya. She played herself in an episode that showed her life as a child collecting junk and her journey into music.
Filmography
Lyca Gairanod has appeared in various TV shows and films.
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Hawak-Kamay | Lilet | ABS-CBN | Guest | |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Envelope | Herself | Main | ||
| 2014 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself | Guest | ||
| 2017 | Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids | Celebrity Performer | |||
| 2022 | Masked Singer Pilipinas | Peacock | TV5 | Song title: Don't Let Me Down; eliminated | |
| 2022 | Lakwatsika | TV5 | Guest |
Films
| Year | Title | Production Company | Role | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Regis Films and Entertainment | Kimberly | |
| 2023 | Mary Cherry Chua | Viva Films | Faith |
Reality and Variety Shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 1) | ABS-CBN | Contestant / Performer / Herself | |
| 2014–present | The Voice Kids | Contestant / Grand Champion | ||
| ASAP | Herself | |||
| It's Showtime | Guest with TVK Top 4 | |||
| The Voice of the Philippines S2 | Herself / Guest |
Talk Shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Gandang Gabi Vice | ABS-CBN | Herself / Guest with YFSF Kids Grand Finalists | |
| 2014 | Rated K | Herself / Guest with TVK Top 4 | ||
| Kris TV | ||||
| The Buzz | ||||
| Gandang Gabi Vice | ||||
| Umagang Kay Ganda |
Discography
Lyca Gairanod has released several music albums and singles.
Albums
| Year | Album Title | Artist | Recording Label | Certification | Ref. |
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| 2014 | The Voice Kids Album | Lyca Gairanod and The Voice Kids Top 6 | MCA Music Inc. | GOLD | |
| 2015 | Puede Nang Mangarap | Lyca Gairanod | MCA Music Inc. |
Singles
| Title | Length | Recording label | Published on |
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| Pangarap na Bituin | 3:50 | MCA Music Inc. | December 22, 2014 |
| Puede nang mangarap | 4:03 | MCA Music Inc. | May 11, 2015 |
Chart Performance
Lyca's songs have also appeared on music charts.
| Year | Title | Peak (Pinoy MYX Countdown) | Peak (MYX Hit Chart) | Album |
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| 2014 | Pangarap Na Bituin | 2 | 4 | The Voice Kids: The Album |
| 2015 | Puede Nang Mangarap | 2 | 2 | Puede Nang Mangarap: Album |
| 2016 | Sa Isang Awit | 3 | 3 | Puede Nang Mangarap: Album |
| 2016 | Tayo Ay Maglaro (feat Reynan Dal-Anay) | 5 | 11 | Puede Nang Mangarap: Album |
Concerts
Lyca has performed in several concerts.
| Year | Title | Details | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Boses ng Bulilit... Kami Ulit! |
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The Voice Kids | |
| Lani Misalucha's Concert, the Philippine Tour |
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Guest (with Darren Espanto) |
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| The Voice Kids ALL IN: THE CONCERT |
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The Voice Kids | ||
| 2015 | Little Voices: Live In Australia |
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Concert (with Darren Espanto) |
Awards and Recognitions
Here are some of the awards and nominations Lyca Gairanod has received.
| Year | Award | Category | Notable Works | Result | Ref. |
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| 2014 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best New Female TV Personality | MMK: Red Envelope | Won | |
| 2015 | Myx Music Awards 2015 | Favorite New Artist | The Voice Kids Album | Nominated | |
| Favorite Remake | Pangarap na Bituin | Nominated | |||
| PEP List Awards 2015 | Child Star of the Year | Herself | Won | ||
| 28th Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Child/Children | Narito Ako | Won |
