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Anjo Ferdinand Sarnate (born May 28, 2000), also known as Anjo, is a Filipino singer. He is known for his participation in Dream Maker, a Filipino-South Korean boy group survival reality show produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment, MLD Entertainment, and KAMP Global.
Early life and education
Anjo Sarnate was born in Lucena City, Quezon, Philippines on May 28, 2000. Since his younger years, he was already exposed to music that he came to love singing. He stated: "I started singing for fun but then I realized that music can do more, it creates a deep emotional bond with the singer and the audience." At 9, he started to pursue his singing career, joining the choir and various amateur singing contests. At 10, he was offered a scholarship at a local music school in Lucena City. At an early age, he started competing in various singing competitions. He also joined NAMCYA (National Music Competition for Young Artists) for several years.
He is a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management student at St. Anne College of Lucena, Inc.
Career
Singing competitions
Sarnate joined the first season of It's Showtime's segment "Tawag ng Tanghalan" with his rendition of "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin". He came back in its fifth season and became a weekly winner. In 2020, Sarnate also became a "mystery singer" on the third season of I Can See Your Voice.
In 2019, he participated the 17th Karaoke World Championships held in Kanda Myojin Shrine, Tokyo, alongside other 43 finalists. He stayed until the semifinals and won the Viewers' Choice Award with his rendition of Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On". He also represented the Philippines at the 25th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Anaheim, California, and earned 6 bronze medals.
Dream Maker
In 2022, Sarnate participated in Dream Maker, a reality competition show broadcast on ABS-CBN which produces a boy band from a field of 62 contestants. He stayed until the 4th ranking announcement and placed 26th.
Dream Maker results: Mentor's Evaluation: Rank 55 out of 62 Dream Chasers Mission 1: Rank 25 out of 44 Dream Chasers Mission 2: Rank 8 out of 28 Dream Chasers Mission 3: Rank 26 out of 28 Dream Chasers
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman | Guest Performer | |
| 2016 | It's Showtime: Tawag ng Tanghalan | as a contestant | Season 1 (Daily Contender) |
| 2020 | I Can See Your Voice | as a contestant | Season 3 (Mystery Singer) |
| 2021 | It's Showtime: Tawag ng Tanghalan | as a contestant | Season 5 (Weekly Finalist) |
| 2022–23 | Dream Maker | as a contestant | Eliminated, Rank 26 |
Accolades
| Year | Award Ceremony | Award | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Karaoke World Championships | Viewer's Choice | |
| 2021 | 2021 Gawad Parangal | Best Singing Champion of the Year | |
| 2022 | World Championships of Performing Arts | 6 bronze medals | |
| 2023 | 2022 Saludo Excellence Awards | Most Promising Male Singer of the Year |