JM Yosures


JM Yosures is a Filipino singer and recording artist. He rose to fame after winning the fourth season of It's Showtime's Tawag ng Tanghalan in 2021. His rendition of the Maalaala Mo Kaya theme song, was the third and final version to be used by the show before its conclusion.

Biography

JM Yosures is the only child of his biological father—whom he has not met—and his mother, Mylin Padasas, whom was married to Judy Yosures. His biological father left him when he was still an infant. He completed his elementary education in San Juan Elementary School in Quezon City, then subsequently he and his family moved to Taguig City, which eventually he transferred to Kapt. Jose Cardones Memorial Elementary School. He finished his secondary education in Taguig Science High School, and his tertiary education in University of the Philippines Diliman with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, which he was a scholar of DOST.
He has noted as Sarah Geronimo, SB19, Gary Valenciano, Sam Smith, Bruno Mars, and Adele as his favorite musical artists.

Career

Prior to his later triumph, he tried to audition at The Voice, The Clash, Pinoy Big Brother, and Idol Philippines, but was not accepted.

''Tawag ng Tanghalan''

On February 6, 2021, after the three-week-long Resbakbakan rounds, Yosures was one of the nine finalists to compete for the title of being the Grand Champion of the show's fourth season. He performed a medley of Lady Gaga's songs, namely "Million Reasons", "I'll Never Love Again", and "You and I", which garnered the highest amalgamated score of 89.5% from the judges and public's votes. He was awarded with a prize money of ₱1 million, a recording contract with Star Music, a management contract with Star Magic, a brand new house and lot from Lessandra worth ₱2 million, and a trophy.
WeekThemeSongOriginal ArtistDateScoreResult
Season 4 Week 7n/a"Take Me to Church"HozierAugust 28, 202094.3Advanced in Round 2
Season 4 Week 7n/a"Leaves"Ben&BenAugust 28, 202093.8Advanced to Weekly Finals
Season 4 Weekly Finals 7n/a"Come Together"The BeatlesAugust 29, 202090.3Advanced in Round 2
Season 4 Weekly Finals 7n/a"Dancing On My Own"Calum ScottAugust 29, 202093.8Advanced to Quarter Finals

WeekThemeSongOriginal ArtistDateScoreResult
Season 4 Quarter Finals 2Round 1: Greatest Love"Piece by Piece"Kelly ClarksonNovember 30, 202095.7Advanced
Season 4 Quarter Finals 2Round 2: Klasik Kantahan"Bulong ng Damdamin"MarissaDecember 1, 202096.2Advanced
Season 4 Quarter Finals 2Round 3: Hugot Songs"Tilaluha"SB19December 2, 202095.7Advanced
Season 4 Quarter Finals 2Round 4: Icon Hits"Baby One More Time"Britney SpearsDecember 3, 202096.2Advanced
Season 4 Quarter Finals 2Round 5: Kapamilya Hits"On the Wings of Love"KylaDecember 4, 202094.7Advanced
Season 4 Quarter Finals 2Round 6: QuaranTunes"Skyfall"AdeleDecember 5, 202099.0Advanced

WeekThemeSongOriginal ArtistDateScoreResult
Season 4 SemifinalsDay 1 and 2: Heart Tatak"Ordinary People"John LegendJanuary 5, 202195.7Advanced
Season 4 SemifinalsDay 3 and 4: Kabog"Problem"Ariana GrandeJanuary 6, 202196.0Advanced
Season 4 SemifinalsDay 5: Hurados' Choice"I'd Do Anything for Love"Meat LoafJanuary 8, 202195.6Advanced
Season 4 SemifinalsDay 6: Awit ng Buhay"7 Years"Lukas GrahamJanuary 9, 202195.7Advanced to the Grand Finals

WeekThemeSongOriginal ArtistDateScoreResult
Season 4 Grand FinalsRound 1: Journey Song"Go Up"SB19February 2, 202199.08%Advanced
Season 4 Grand FinalsRound 2: Fight Song"Sandalan"6cyclemindFebruary 3, 202196.60%Advanced
Season 4 Grand FinalsRound 3: Now or Never Song"It's a Man's Man's Man's World"James BrownFebruary 5, 202199.30%Advanced to Top 6
Season 4 Grand FinalsTop 6 "The House of the Rising Sun"The AnimalsFebruary 6, 202197.5Advanced to Final 3
Season 4 Grand FinalsTop 6 "Million Reasons/I'll Never Love Again/You and I"Lady GagaFebruary 6, 202189.5%Grand Champion

Discography

Television series

Awards and nominations