Yannie Paul Basical Wins Historic Victory in Singing Competition
Yannie Paul Basical Wins Historic Victory in Singing Competition
Updated at: June 14, 2026 at 08:45 AM
On June 13, 2026, Yannie Paul Basical made history by winning the Grand Champion title of 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' (TNT) Season 10.
The young performer from Balanga City, Bataan, achieved a remarkable overall score of 97.4%, securing his victory with an impressive medley of songs by Smokey Mountain.
Basical’s win is particularly significant as he is the first champion in the competition's history to be on the autism spectrum, making him a true trailblazer in the Philippine music industry.
Currently a communications student at Bataan Peninsula State University, Basical’s path to success was not easy; he faced years of auditions and rejections before finally achieving this breakthrough.
Judges Ogie Alcasid, Yeng Constantino, Erik Santos, and Darren Espanto oversaw the intense finale, where Basical outperformed fellow finalists Charlie Palalisan and Jeanel Silvestre.
His historic win serves as a powerful beacon of hope and inspiration for many across the country.
