Singer Lea Salonga expressed her disappointment over the issue involving It’s Showtime’s ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ contestant Shantal Cuizon who made a “composer ka lang” remark, apparently referring to judge Louie Ocampo.
In her interview with Pep and other members of the press during the launch of the 2019 SEA Games theme song which she performed, the award-winning performer expressed her opinion over the matter, saying she was “mortified” upon hearing about it.
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She said: “My gosh! First of all, don’t say blank ka lang to anyone in any profession because minamaliit mo ang propesyon ng iba, when every profession is one of dignity so huwag mong ila-lang ang kahit sino.”
“And then to say that about Louie Ocampo? I was mortified when I heard about it. It made me feel really bad,” Lea added.
Shantal has publicly apologized to Louie during the Quarter 4 semifinals of the competition where she failed to advance in the grand finals.
Lea however said that she is not in the position to comment on Shatal’s apology as she has not seen or heard it but she defended Louie and other judges, saying they are given the job for a reason.
Lea said: “They’re sitting on those judges’ chairs because they have achieved something in their chosen lines of work. Please don’t be ignorant of who the composers are. Even if you don’t know their work, know their standing in this industry.”
“I think it’s the performers’ responsibility to be aware of who the ‘oldies’ are as well as to try and catch up with who the new ones are as well who have undoubtedly been influenced by the ones who came before them,” she added.
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