Daddy Yankee with 13-year-old Arnold Cruz of Santa Clarita. Photos: Gregg Newton/Telemundo
Telemundo kicked off the much anticipated third season of “La Voz Kids” Sunday night with the first round of “Blind Auditions,” produced once again at the Universal Orlando Resort.
Returning hosts Daisy Fuentes and Jorge Bernal saw seven young talented kids from California, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Texas impress Coaches Daddy Yankee, Natalia Jimenez and Pedro Fernandez, who battled passionately to start building their teams of 18 contestants.
The Sunday night reality competition gives the audience the opportunity to witness how the stars of the future are discovered and developed while the Coaches search for the nation’s best young singing talent to compete on “La Voz Kids,” where the winner receives a recording contract and a $50,000 cash prize to support their education.
The search continues during the second round of “Blind Auditions” this coming Sunday, March 22, at 8pm/7c on Telemundo.
Following is a recap of last night’s premiere episode:
Arnold Cruz
DADDY YANKEE acquired three young artists for #TeamYankee:
* 13-year-old Arnold Cruz from Santa Clarita, California, is a sentimental and proud “Charro” inspired by his grandfather, who also wanted to be in a “Mariachi.” Coach Daddy Yankee turned his chair at the last minute, taking the first member for his team.
* 14-year-old Emily Cortes from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, is a returning contestant from season two. More secure and prepared, she made the three Coaches sing and dance to her song. Daddy Yankee loved her energy and self-confidence, and she opted to join her countryman’s team.
* 14-year-old Franser Pazos from Portland, Oregon, says that his love for music keeps him connected to his birthplace, Cuba. The three Coaches were extremely impressed by his talent, and even though he sang one of Natalia’s hits, he nervously decided to go for #TeamYankee.
Arnold Cruz
NATALIA JIMENEZ selected two young girls as the first members of #TeamNatalia:
* 15-year-old Antonella Henao from Houston, Texas, is a very secure and authentic artist. The three Coaches praised her voice, and she opted for Natalia, as a true believer in “woman power.”
* 12-year-old Ailyn de la Garza from Hidalgo, Texas impressed the Coaches who turned their chairs, remarking on her powerful vocal attributes. Captivated by the maturity of her voice, Natalia was ecstatic when she secured Ailyn for her team.
PEDRO FERNANDEZ began #TeamPedro with two great female voices filled with Mexican flavor:
* 13-year-old Tiffany Galaviz from Los Angeles, California, made the three Coaches turn their chairs during the night’s first performance. She has been singing and dancing since the age of four, and last night decided to go with #TeamPedro.
* 11-year-old Ashley Acosta from Houston, Texas, is inspired by Mexican music, and her father gives her the confidence and strength she needs to sing. The three Coaches wanted her for their teams, but it was Pedro that took this great young artist for his team.
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48 Comments
you go boy!! i just googled him..he is young gentleman! what he will do with the money he won, left me speechless!
Jessica Cruz isn’t he your little brother?
That is my little brother Adrii Riivas. Oh so very proud of him. thanks for sharing
:) omg dude congrats to him such an inspiration and admiration congratulate him and your parents too ;)
I cried when I saw the video dude canta increible!
Thanks. Keep on watching :)
I am how do we vote or how do we support
Well just keep on watching. That is all I can say for now. Sorry.
Okai :) congrats girly :)
You must be awfully proud of him…me too !
Misael Espinoza
Thank you everyone for your kind words. My brother and family appreciate the support from the Santa Clarita Valley.
Keep it up Arnold you make us very proud!
I saw the audition! Good job!! Santa Clarita lets show our support!!!
Johnny Valle
Thank You for all your support SCV.
and when I said softly I meant “nice” .
Cmon fam he’s living he’s dream no negative yo. He’s a little kid. Show respect. He’s a winner in the SCV already.
Check my comment U lil kid hater
Orgullo Mexicano!!!!
Haters gonna hate lol
Fr bro
You go Arnold!!! :) keep on dreaming.. never stop following ur dreams
I hope a really smart answer from you 3 guys I bet you are speechless now..
if he wants to win he needs to start working hard instead trying to impress the judges by saying he is going to share the money .
Sooo Cute!! Great talent !!!
Manuel Sanchez
Great job YOU GO boy :))
Alejandro Rodriguez what do u know if his intentions are to give some of this $ to the poor that’s not for you to question it’s none of you business be a little more sensitive your talking about a kid
Congrats to you Arnold Cruz don’t stop the sky is the limit boy
Represent to the fullest n very proud of you Arnold Cruz
That’s my litle compita hechele ganas todo para adelante
Arriba el niño de santa Clarita!!!!!!! Canvas muy bonito,,
Muchisimas felicidades Arnold que Diocito y mamita Maria te sigan bendiciones y que el Espiritu Santo guien tus pasos, felicidadadez a ti y tu familia.
Congratulations!
Congratulations Arnold
Wow! beautiful voice!! Good Luck to you!
Felicidades adelante siempre
He is a great kid living his dream , why u bieng so mean , but look where he is , i dont see you there ,
I ready check the video n YouTube. …! Do you have really great voice! !!! Good luck Arnold! !!! Ya eres un campeon! !!!
it might be cuz you don’t have a tv !! do you ..
Good job kid
You go baby boy! Be proud of your amazing talent and show the world what beautiful music is!
that’s my brother congratulations hommie
#arnoldcruzsantaclarita