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Lyca Gairanod
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Lyca Jane Epe Gairanod
November 21, 2004 Tanza, Cavite, Philippines
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| 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 Epe 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 win helped her get a music contract with UMG Philippines. Soon after, she started her acting career. She played herself in ABS-CBN's Maalaala Mo Kaya and appeared in Hawak-Kamay.
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Lyca Gairanod's Early Life
Lyca Gairanod was born on November 21, 2004, in Tanza, Cavite, Philippines. Her family worked hard to earn money. Her father was a fisherman. Her mother, Maria Nessel Gairanod, collected plastic and old newspapers to sell. Lyca helped her mother and would sing for neighbors. In return, she sometimes received money or food. Lyca said she wanted to help her family and earn her own allowance.
The Voice Kids Journey
Lyca's journey on The Voice Kids began on May 8, 2014. During her audition, she sang "Halik" by Aegis. Coach Sarah Geronimo was very impressed and chose Lyca for her team. Another coach, Lea Salonga, almost chose her too.
Advancing in the Competition
Lyca moved on to the "battles" round on July 12, 2014. She won against Isaac Zamudio and Lee Marcelino. They sang "Isang Lahi" by Regine Velasquez. After the battles came the "sing-offs." In this round, artists chose their own songs. Lyca was chosen by Sarah Geronimo to move to the live shows. She sang the Tagalog version of Luther Vandross' "Dance with My Father".
Reaching the Finals
Lyca made it to the semi-finals. She sang "Pangarap na Bituin" by her mentor, Sarah Geronimo. This performance was during the live semi-finals on July 19, 2014. She received the most votes and advanced to the finals. Sarah Geronimo believed Lyca was slowly reaching her dream. She also felt Lyca could help her family escape poverty.
Winning the Championship
The finals had three rounds: a power ballad, an upbeat song, and a duet with a celebrity. Votes were counted after each round. The artist with the most votes at the end won.
Lyca sang "Narito Ako" by Regine Velasquez in the first round. For the second round, she performed "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen. In the third round, she sang "Basang-basa sa Ulan" with Aegis. 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 | Result |
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| Blind Audition | "Halik" | Aegis | May 25, 2014 | Chosen by Sarah Geronimo |
| Battle Rounds | "Isang Lahi" (vs. Isaac Zamudio vs. Lee Marcelino) |
Regine Velasquez | July 12, 2014 | Saved by Sarah |
| Sing-offs | "Dance with My Father" (Tagalog version) | Luther Vandross | July 13, 2014 | Saved by Sarah |
| Live (Semi-finals) | "Pangarap na Bituin" | Sharon Cuneta | July 20, 2014 | Saved by Public Vote (Highest votes) |
| Live (Finals) | "Narito Ako" | Regine Velasquez | July 26, 2014 | Winner |
| "Call Me Maybe" | Carly Rae Jepsen | July 26, 2014 | ||
| "Basang-Basa sa Ulan" (with Aegis) |
Aegis | July 27, 2014 |
Lyca's Career After The Voice Kids
After winning The Voice Kids, Lyca became very busy. She appeared on many TV shows and started her acting career.
TV Appearances
Lyca appeared on Rated K with Darlene Vibares. They shared their stories of overcoming poverty at a young age. Lyca also performed on ASAP 19, singing "Halik" again.
Acting Roles
Lyca started acting in the drama show Maalaala Mo Kaya. She played herself, showing her life as a child collecting junk and her journey in music.
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Hawak-Kamay | Lilet | Guest role |
| 2014 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Red Envelope | Herself | Main role |
| 2014 | Goin' Bulilit | Herself | Guest role |
| 2017 | Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids | Celebrity Performer | |
| 2022 | Masked Singer Pilipinas | Peacock | Eliminated |
| 2022 | Lakwatsika | Guest role |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2017 | Tatlong Bibe | Kimberly |
| 2023 | Mary Cherry Chua | Faith |
Reality and Variety Shows
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2017 | Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 1) | Contestant / Performer |
| 2014–present | The Voice Kids | Contestant / Grand Champion |
| 2014–present | ASAP | Herself |
| 2014–present | It's Showtime | Guest |
| 2014–present | The Voice of the Philippines S2 | Herself / Guest |
Talk Shows
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2017 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Herself / Guest |
| 2014 | Rated K | Herself / Guest |
| 2014 | Kris TV | Herself / Guest |
| 2014 | The Buzz | Herself / Guest |
| 2014 | Gandang Gabi Vice | Herself / Guest |
| 2014 | Umagang Kay Ganda | Herself / Guest |
Lyca's Music
Lyca has released albums and singles since her win.
Albums
| Year | Album Title | Artist | Recording Label | Certification |
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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 |
Concerts and Performances
Lyca has performed in many concerts, both as a main act and as a guest.
| Year | Title | Details | Notes |
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| 2014 | Boses ng Bulilit... Kami Ulit! |
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The Voice Kids concert |
| 2014 | Lani Misalucha's Concert, the Philippine Tour |
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Guest with Darren Espanto |
| 2014 | The Voice Kids ALL IN: THE CONCERT |
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The Voice Kids concert |
| 2015 | Little Voices: Live In Australia |
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Concert with Darren Espanto |
Awards and Recognitions
Lyca Gairanod has received several awards for her talent.
| Year | Award | Category | Notable Works | Result |
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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 |
| 2015 | Myx Music Awards 2015 | Favorite Remake | Pangarap na Bituin | Nominated |
| 2015 | PEP List Awards 2015 | Child Star of the Year | Herself | Won |
| 2015 | 28th Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Child/Children | Narito Ako | Won |
