SB19’s Pablo excited to mentor future stars in ‘The voice kids’

MANILA, Philippines — Pablo of the popular P-pop boy group, SB19, will show what he is made of as a coach come premiere of “The Voice Kids” on Sept. 15 at 7:15 p.m. over GMA.

It’s a welcome change for him, whose singing, songwriting, and performing skills are unique and unmatched.

Definitely, watching Pablo as a mentor to very young promising and talented kids is a breather from what his following has known him.

“The first time I heard about the offer of me being tapped as a coach for ‘The Voice Kids,’ I was really surprised,” said he about the latest development in his entertainment career in a recent press conference. “I didn’t expect it (to happen) since Stell (SB19 fellow member) is already here (or part of the show).”

“But I got interested (in taking part of it) also because I’m at the point of life na gusto ko talagang ibahagi yung knowledge na natutunan ko (where I want to impart the knowledge I’ve learned for the past years), especially in performing,” added he.

Being part of “The Voice Kids” is the perfect opportunity for him to fulfill that intention and aspiration.

Pablo thought about it for a while and eventually gave his yes.

Pablo will be joining fellow SB19 artist Stell, Julie Anne San Jose and Billy Crawford as co-coaches, with host Dingdong Dantes, in the reality singing talent show.

“The first time (I went to the set and met them), it seemed that we had known each other for a long time,” said Pablo of his rapport with the other mentors. “Asaran agad, parang hindi kami nagtatrabaho, para lang kaming magkakaibigan na matagal na (we would tease and joke around, and it seems that we’re not working. We’re like long-time friends).”

Pablo with fellow coaches (from left) Billy Crawford, Julie Anne San Jose and Stell.

Pablo recalled that he felt that he belongs to the family or team of coaches when they were starting and doing the promotional activities for “The Voice Kids.”

“Nagpapasalamat din ako dun (I’m very grateful for that warm welcome),” said he, who also gets to ask Stell, Julie Anne and Billy about their experiences in mentoring talents and handling kiddie aspirants. Stell, Julie Anne and Billy worked together in another GMA reality talent show, “The Voice Generations.”

Pablo shared that he has this “masungit” (moody) reputation among his supporters, who also find him nice and kind, as one may add.

“I’m really excited to meet them (the kids) and of course, I will adjust on how to share my knowledge with them,” said Pablo, who considers the coaches “very helpful.”

For Pablo, it’s very important for kid talents to see that “The Voice Kids,” as a platform, is and has a friendly environment.

“There’s criticism here and there, pero sa stage nila, mahalaga na may nag-pu-push sa kanila (but given where they’re at, what matters is that there’s someone who will push and inspire them),” said he, adding that the show is a part of their journey as aspiring singers.

Even if they’re competing with each other, the contestants should also consider the friendships they will form, and the knowledge they will gain.

“Para sa pag labas nila ng ‘The Voice Kids,’ mas ma-enhance nila ang abilities nila at mas ma-pro-project nila kung sino sila (so that after their stint in or outside ‘The Voice Kids,’ they will be able to enhance their abilities and project who they are as singers).”

What’s clear is that Pablo, along with Stell, Julie Anne and Billy, are there to give the kids the singing talent experience “they will never forget and the inspiration to continue their dreams,” said he.