Lance Joseph Martinez

Viral Sensation! Alexa Ilacad’s Renditions of “Chinito” and “Man I Need” Take the Internet by Storm

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<p>Filipinos are no strangers to powerhouse vocalists, so much so that a certain standard for singing excellence has naturally been set. Still, every now and then, an artist comes along who manages to exceed expectations and leave audiences genuinely impressed. That is exactly what <strong>Alexa Ilacad </strong>continues to do.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768533898819alexailacad_1761991765_3756181633608132882_7263219.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Kintaru via @alexailacad</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768533941985alexailacad_1761991765_3756181633801083959_7263219.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo by Kintaru via @alexailacad</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Dubbed the <strong></strong>“<strong>Gen Z Total Performer</strong>,”<strong> </strong>Alexa has been consistently making waves since joining the latest season of the <strong>Kapamilya</strong> reality competition <strong><em>Your Face Sounds Familiar.</em></strong> Week after week, her performances have gone viral—not just because of her strong vocals, but also due to her remarkable ability to convincingly mimic the distinct voices of the artists she portrays.</p><p>Ahead of the show’s premiere, Alexa told <strong>Metro.Style </strong>during the press conference, where she was asked how she lives up to the pressure that comes with being labeled a “Gen Z Total Performer.” According to the actress-singer, <em>Your Face Sounds Familiar</em> is the perfect platform for her to show why she deserves the title.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPQ2ZNqj0-Z/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2368702%2C%22ls%22%3A2367732%2C%22le%22%3A2368696%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>“Which is why I’m so excited for this show. And I’m really giving it my everything. I’m really gonna give it my all, <em>kasi</em> I really wanna prove more than to other people, for myself, <em>na kaya ko ‘to. </em>And I deserve to be called a ‘Gen Z Total Performer’,” she shared.</p><p style="text-align:left">She went on to explain that performing has always been her ultimate dream. “<em>Kasi</em><em> ito naman ‘yung pangarap ko talaga. </em>I’ve always wanted to be a pop star, a singer, a dancer, everything in the arts,” Alexa added.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPdxeCLjwgn/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2456855%2C%22ls%22%3A2367732%2C%22le%22%3A2368696%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>True enough, she made an immediate impact in the competition. During the first round, Alexa went viral after impersonating Grammy-winning artist <strong>Chappell Roan</strong> with her rendition of <strong>“Pink Pony Club.” </strong></p><p>The performance quickly caught the attention of netizens, with the Instagram video racking up over <strong>2.8 million views</strong>. Viewers flooded the comments section with praise, applauding how accurately she captured both the vocals and style of the singer.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTaFA0QD1-r/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A2486516%2C%22ls%22%3A2367732%2C%22le%22%3A2368696%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="512" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Her momentum did not stop there. In a more recent episode of <em>Your Face Sounds Familiar,</em> Alexa once again dominated social media—this time for her impersonation of OPM rock icon <strong>Yeng Constantino.</strong> Singing the hit song <strong>“Chinito,”</strong> her performance amassed more than <strong>12 million views</strong> on Instagram alone.</p><p>Netizens were quick to commend her, with many expressing disbelief at how spot-on her vocal impersonation was. One comment read, “<em>Pumikit ka tapos pakinggan mo, </em>Yeng<em> talaga boses. Grabe ka </em>Alexa<em>…… Gayang-gaya talaga.</em>”</p><p>Even outside the competition, Alexa continues to impress. Over the weekend, her special performance on <strong><em>iWant</em></strong> <strong><em>ASAP</em></strong> of <strong>Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need”</strong> also drew positive reactions, further proving her versatility as a performer.</p><p>With her consistent viral moments and undeniable talent, it’s clear that Alexa Ilacad is just getting started—and audiences can expect even more standout performances from her in the weeks to come.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTfPboQD3xQ/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A2521768%2C%22ls%22%3A2367732%2C%22le%22%3A2368696%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="491" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos by <strong>Kintaru</strong> via <strong>@alexailacad</strong></p>

<p>Dubbed the “Gen Z Total Performer,” Alexa Ilacad has been consistently making waves since joining the latest season of the Kapamilya reality competition "Your Face Sounds Familiar."</p>

Dubbed the “Gen Z Total Performer,” Alexa Ilacad has been consistently making waves since joining the latest season of the Kapamilya reality competition "Your Face Sounds Familiar."