During the ‘qualifier’ round of the prestigious ‘America’s Got Talent 2023 competition, Filipino fisherman Ronald Abante delivered a truly mesmerizing performance that left both the judges and the audience in awe. With his soulful rendition of Whitney Houston’s iconic hit, ‘I Will Always Love You,’ Ronald Abante not only showcased his incredible vocal talent but also left an indelible mark on the hearts of those present.
His captivating performance was a testament to the universal power of music, transcending boundaries and evoking powerful emotions that will be remembered throughout the competition and beyond.
“Roland, bravo! I mean look at everyone here, they are going crazy for you. And I know that the people have been watching you, your audition and people love you. It’s amazing. Coming from your country, from karaoke, good job tonight. You are amazing, you deserve to be on the ‘AGT,'” judge Sofia Vergara said.
“I loved it. How could you not? I mean, particularly when I saw the film, and what happened after the audition and how much this means to you. You are singing your life now on the stage. That’s what this makes competition exciting. People who’d come from all over the world to kind of fulfill their dreams. And I think, well in fact I know America loves you and rightly so,” said veteran judge Simon Cowell.
“The perfect song, the perfect voice . It was spectacular. You know you said ‘I will always love you.’ I think you just made everyone in the world love you. This was memorable. Only two can go through they got to vote for you. I believe that this was the performance of a final,” Howie Mandel added.
“I loved it. Your voice has so much grit, it has so much texture. It was beautiful to be honest one of my favorites of tonight. And if there’s another golden buzzer that could push you right to the finale, I would push it for you right now,” judge Heidi Klum shared.