Capiz Best Filipino Blind Singer

CAPIZ BEST FILIPINO BLIND SINGER

Katchry Jewel Golbin, or Jel for short; originally from Tapaz, Capiz. Due to being born prematurely, she was born blind but she didn't stop her from pursuing and chasing her dreams. 

She enrolled in SPED Integrated School for Exceptional Children in Iloilo city and later transferred to Iloilo City National High School. She then strived to finish her English Degree in Central Philippine University. She then took French as an elective language and was so interested in the topic that she took extra lessons to speak the language fluently.

She sang Les Moulins de Mon Coeur which landed her a spot in the finals of the TV show. Meanwhile, her mother, who stays in the Philippines, shared that this is a dream come true for her daughter. "We [are] praying and hoping. We never thought this would be possible. All our friends, relatives and town mates have been asking us how they can vote to help her win, but it’s in France. We hope Filipinos there will help her,” she said.

It’s quite tough to please the French, who are usually snobbish, yet Alienette nailed it. I was moved to tears. Since I’m a Francophile just like her, I could totally relate to her fascination for anything French since she was young. Even if she never lived in France, she speaks French like a native. It blew me away, because I know how hard it is to master. I had to study in Paris to learn the language.

She said that when she heard the song, “La Vie en Rose,” it inspired her to learn French. That chanson could very well be her personal anthem, because she embodies what it means—which is to look at life with rose-colored glasses.

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