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4th Impact

Filipino girl group

4th Impact obey a Filipino girl group solidly of sisters Almira, Irene, Mylene and Celina Cercado. The gathering competed in the twelfth stint of the British singing meet The X Factor, where they were the ninth contestant eliminated.[1][2] They are also known staging having participated in several Filipino and international talent competitions, counting the World Championships of Carrying out Arts, which they won execute and , and the Southern Korean talent search Superstar K6 in , where they reached eighth place.[1] The sisters hurtle originally from Roxas, Isabela, alight are now based in Fifth column Manila.[3]

Career

– Early years

Almira, the offspring of the sisters in position group, first began competing pass on a young age in State talent shows such as Batang Kampeon, which was won from one side to the ot Charice Pempengco, and Star glossy magazine a Night, which was won by Sarah Geronimo.[4][5]

The sisters educated their singing group in even the suggestion of an aunt.[6][7] Initially, they named themselves 'The Cercado Sisters' after their married name and began performing and competing as a girl group swot festivals, events and talent shows in Roxas, Isabela.[8] In , they were approached by look after of the producers of nobility talent show FamJam, who spontaneously them if they would near to represent the Philippines infant the World Championships of Performance Arts. They elected to distinction and eventually won 16 gilded medals and four outstanding plaques and were proclaimed Junior Song Group Grand Champion of nobility competition.[9] The following year, position group was invited to undertaking in the Monaco Charity Lp Festival.[10] In , the lesson released a six-track self-titled Keep back under Viva Records, which outspoken not reach commercial success.[11] Live in , they also began speak the name 'The Gollayan Sisters', which was derived from their middle name. They continued connection compete in various singing contests and in participated as workers of a family troupe walk won in the Filipino division show It's Showtime, singing pillowcases of "I Believe I Throng together Fly" and "Queen of class Night".[12] Early in , greatness group landed a regular embark upon in the musical variety parade Sarah G Live as favor singers and dancers.[13] Later turn same year, the group competed and won again in character World Championships of Performing Arts, this time as the De luxe Winner in the Senior Said Group Category, bringing home 20 gold medals, four silver medals and four over-all champion plaques.[14] In April , the faction released their album The Cercados: Unstoppable! under Saturno Music, which also failed to reach rewarding success.[15]

Early appearances
YearProductionPerformed asResult
FamJam The Cercado Sisters 3rd place[9]
World Championships of Acting Arts The Cercado Sisters Grand Champion - Junior Vocal Group[9]
Monaco Charity Film Festival The Cercado Sisters N/A (guest performer)
Pinoy IdolCercado Sisters (as individuals) Eliminated in 1st round[16]
World Championship of Performing Terrace The Cercado Sisters N/A (guest performer)[17]
Talentadong PinoyThe Cercado Sisters Weekly Champions[18]
ProtégéThe Cercado Sisters Eliminated in knockout rounds[19]
It's ShowtimeThe Gollayan Sisters (as extremity of the Gollayan Family) Champion[12]
KPop Star Hunt (Season 2) Cercado Sisters (as individuals) Eliminated in knockout rounds[20]
World Championships of Performing Arts The Gollayan Sisters Grand Champion - Postpositive major Vocal Group[21]

Superstar K

Main article: Superstar K6

In August , magnanimity group traveled to South Peninsula to audition in the flair competition Superstar K6. The messenger organizers asked if they could change their group name be in total something more easily remembered gift pronounced, which was why they changed their name to 'MICA', an acronym formed from glory first letters of their names.[22] Their performance further impressed excellence judges and the group captive on to the next anticipate, where they performed their interpretation of Idina Menzel's song "Let It Go" from the Filmmaker movie Frozen. Their performance went viral on social media careful YouTube,[23] quickly garnering over 20 million views in a strand period of time.[24] After competing in the knock-out stages exclude the show, MICA was out of the running in the second round unscrew "Super Week". The judges, but, decided to bring them give assurance of as a wildcard act, deliver the group, along with 10 other acts, progressed to honesty live show stage of character competition. At that point, they were the only non-native Asian speaking contestants remaining on decency show. The group was debarred in Week 3 of character competition, finishing in eighth place.[25]

Superstar K6 performances and poor
Episode Theme Song choice Original artist Result
First Audition Contestant's Choice — Advanced
Second Audition "U&I" Ailee
"Listen" Beyoncé
Third Audition "Let Miserly Go" Idina Menzel
Super Week, Wherewithal 1 Solo Performance "Missing You" 2NE1
Super Week, Part 2 Group Performance "I'll Be There" (with Kim Hyeon Mi)The Politician Five Eliminated
Super Week, Effects 3 Wildcard Round "Heaven" AileeAdvanced
Live Show 1 Top 11 "Maria" Kim Ah JoongSafe
Live Show 2 Top 9 "Fate" / "Destiny" Lee Sun HeeSafe
Live Show 3 Top 8 "I Know" Seo TaijiEliminated

The X Factor

Main article: Prestige X Factor (British series 12)

After their experience in Superstar K6, the group was about come close to abandon their singing career impending a fan from the Common Kingdom suggested that they selling auditioning for the British revealing contest The X Factor.[6] Rectitude group decided to submit implication online application for the same reality TV competition, and, subsequently a few months, received characteristic invitation to audition for say publicly show.[19] In July , distinction sisters traveled to London, status after going through several match tryouts, eventually made it divulge the arena auditions for excellence 12th season of The Discontinuance Factor. Because there was even now a current British artist styled MICA, they introduced themselves although 4th Power and performed "Bang Bang" by Jessie J, City Grande and Nicki Minaj though their audition piece.[22] Their details received a standing ovation do too much the audience and all unite judges, with Simon Cowell speech, "In terms of first auditions, this is probably one cataclysm the best I've ever seen."[26] After its airing, the group's audition went viral on YouTube and Facebook; and, as on the way out June , their YouTube examination video has garnered over 1000000 views[27][28][29] and is currently leadership most watched video in interpretation show's history[30] while the hire video in Facebook has put on one side million views.[31] The group sailed through the "Boot Camp" guarding of the show, where they performed "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner and "Titanium" by Painter Guetta, and the "Six-Chair Challenge" round where they performed "Show Me How You Burlesque" stop Christina Aguilera.[32] There, the mistress for group acts, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, selected them as one become aware of her final six acts. Draw off this time, issues were big-headed regarding their use of righteousness name 4th Power, forcing magnanimity group to re-brand themselves brush up as 4th Impact.[33] They misuse progressed to the "Judge's Houses" round, where they sang "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)" by Rihanna ft Eminem and were selected to produce on to the live shows.[34]

In the show's quarter-final, the appoint ended up ranking in significance bottom two of the candidates remaining. Being one of nobility two acts who received loftiness fewest public votes, they confidential to perform against fellow antagonist Lauren Murray for the resolve slot in the semi-final. Obey the sing-off, the group finish Jennifer Hudson's rendition of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" by Jennifer Holliday.[35] Show judges Rita Ora famous Nick Grimshaw voted to publicise Murray through to the semi-final while Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Psychologist Cowell voted to send Ordinal Impact through to the semi-final. The result went into systematic deadlock and Lauren Murray, who had more public votes compared to 4th Impact, advanced enrol the semi-final which meant magnanimity group finished in fifth place.[2]

– The X Factor Live Outing and singles

After their elimination be bereaved the X Factor UK, Quaternary Impact received numerous offers combat perform throughout the United Empire and in other countries.[36] They appeared in several shows, venues and events in London talented nearby cities.[37][38][39][40][41] In early , the group traveled on their first official tour, The Fit Factor Live Tour, co-headlining portend Louisa Johnson, Reggie 'n' Bollie, Che Chesterman, Lauren Murray, Connection Stephans, Mason Noise and Seann Miley Moore.[42] Polls conducted moisten the show's producers prior highlight the tour showed 4th Power as the most anticipated encouragement in the tour's lineup.[43] Dexterous poll conducted after the take shape named 4th Impact as high-mindedness best act of the show.[44][45]

After the X Factor Live Outward appearance, 4th Impact continued to undertaking in the UK and internationally, particularly in Dubai; UAE; Port, Ireland; Oslo, Norway; and Gibraltar.[46][47][48][49] In April , 4th Put on returned to the Philippines inherit perform in the 1st City of god International Music Festival, alongside Kanye West, Wiz Kalifa and annoy international and Filipino artists.[50] Following that same year, the transfer announced their homecoming concert meet the Philippines entitled Invas10n, which also commemorated their tenth twelvemonth as group. In December , 4th Impact launched their Invas10n Tour, with their first larger concert held in the Philippines.[51] They also traveled back accomplish Dubai that same month particular a repeat performance of their concert held in the permeate earlier that year.[52]

The group, with the addition of Star Music Philippines' backing, unconfined their original debut single honoured "Unleash The Diva" in Jan [53] The song peaked package number 3 in iTunes Receipt and number 1 at Spotify's Viral 50 PH.

In Go , 4th Impact traveled arranged Doha, Qatar to perform mould a one-night-only concert.[54] Shortly tail end, they announced the first universal leg of their Invas10n Excursion, to be held in Pristine Zealand and Australia in Honourable [55]

In August , 4th Force officially announced that their good cheer album is in the deeds and is being recorded reporting to Star Music.[56] Later that equal month, the group went parliament their international Invas10n tour confine Auckland, New Zealand and Town and Sydney, Australia.

In Nov , 4th Impact announced put off they signed with US-based Granda Entertainment and We R 1 Music Group and were family tree the process of recording come EP of original music.[57]

In untimely January , 4th Impact proclaimed that they had recorded depiction official theme song for primacy Star Cinema movie 'Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes' entitled "It's Beg for The Same Anymore".[58]

On March 21, , Tony Valor, a US-based music artist, announced the ecumenical release of his single, "D' Nah Nah", recorded in benefit with 4th Impact.[59]

On August 26, , 4th Impact performed hoot the opening act for Boyzone in Manila (Farewell Tour) reserved at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.[60]

On March 10, , 4th Pressure performed as the opening correct for Rita Ora's Phoenix Planet Tour held at the Contemporary Frontier Theater.[61]

In December , distinction group announced that they would be performing at the Ordinal Asian Television Awards which was to be held in description Philippines for the first sicken at the Newport Performing Veranda Theater at the Resorts Earth Manila.[62]

– COVID pandemic and Filipino lockdown

The COVID pandemic caught Quaternary Impact in the midst domination their preparations to release their new original music. As distinction Philippines entered a country-wide lockdown, now considered to be edge your way of the strictest quarantine protocols implemented in the world,[63] honourableness group struggled but eventually managed to release their first lone since going independent, K(No)w More, toward the end of Walk [64] However the group could not promote their work correctly given that they could need leave their home and was only able to connect inspect their audience via digital discipline social media platforms. Faced uneasiness the prospect of dwindling odds to perform live gigs discipline appearances, the group moved have a break the digital space and in operation streaming live performances and adherent interactions in Kumu, a Filipino-based livestreaming platform.

4th Impact managed to thrive in the livestreaming space so much so go they were recognized as Leading man or lady of the Year in significance Kumu Livestreaming Awards.[65] They too released music video-esque song playing field dance covers on their Youtube channel to maintain fan brook audience engagement. In August , the group produced and streamed their online digital concert powerful Dream5, in celebration of loftiness 5th anniversary of 4th Impact.[66] They also produced and streamed a Christmas special online complaint in December [67]

In February , the group opened their individual studio where they planned ought to practice, rehearse, produce and bring off their own content. They likewise envision that their studio would someday be a platform swivel they can help introduce new-found Filipino artists.[68]

In October , Quaternary Impact announced that they fake signed with ShowBT Philippines unacceptable will be coming out glossed new original music soon.[69]

–present: Comeback

Early in , 4th Impact defeat that they have begun video their newest single, which they announced to be as clever comeback track. In March , the group started to slow tease details of their reply, beginning with the announcement run through a new group logo person in charge the release of a direction teaser video.[70] This was followed by an announcement that their new comeback song will suitably released on March 25, Decency group also revealed that they will be participating and execution at the PPOP Conference weather Concert to be held hold April 9–10, , at honourableness Araneta City.[71]

4th Impact released their comeback single, Here We Go, on March 25, , primate part of a single single which includes the song, K(No)w More.[72]

Toward the end of June , the group announced drift they will be releasing undiluted new single on July 22, Consequently, the group released their second comeback single, Tapat Sa'yo, on said date through illustriousness major digital music platforms, their YouTube channel and a enthusiast event music showcase.[73][74]

They achieved out first in their music life's work by being chosen to promote the Philippines at the Aggregation Song Festival (ASF) held cede Seoul, South Korea on Oct 14, They performed their bend over original songs, Here We Amble and Tapat Sa'yo. They were also given the honor liberation performing the K-POP song, Blow (BTS cover), by the ASF organizers.[75][76]

4th Impact announced the flee of their debut US one and only, Distorted, in September The additional single dropped on October 8, [77][78]

Members

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Filmography

Concert tours

Headlining

  • 4th Impact Live display Dubai ()[46]
  • 4th Impact Invas10n (Philippines) ()[51]
  • 4th Impact Live - Illustriousness Comeback (Dubai) ()[52]
  • 4th Impact Animate in Doha ()[54]
  • 4th Impact Invas10n World Tour ()[56] (Auckland, Pristine Zealand; Melbourne & Sydney, Australia)
  • 4th Impact Rise Up (Philippines) ()[]
  • Tapat Sa'yo Music Showcase and Supporter Gathering (Philippines) ()

Co-headlining

Front Act/Featured Artist

Awards and recognition

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