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From “Nandito Ako” to “Ikaw Sana”: 3 Ka-Familiars who became Ogie Alcasid on “Your Face Sounds Familiar” stage

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Kyla Dennise Magbanua

<p>When it comes to impersonating Ogie Alcasid, it&#x27;s not just about singing your heart out as Ogie, it&#x27;s about channeling his charm, hugot, and yes, even his signature dances. These transformations by ka-Familiars as Ogie Alcasid on &quot;<a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Your Face Sounds Familiar</em></u></strong></a>&quot; prove just how legendary the OPM icon truly is.  </p><p>Here are three impersonations of Ogie Alcasid that earned the approval of the judges, the audience, and the OPM icon himself.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Sam Concepcion (Season 2, 2015) – “Nandito Ako”</strong></div><div><iframe width="1093" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Z6Fdl9YncQ" title="Your Face Sounds Familiar: Sam Concepcion as Ogie Alcasid - &quot;Nandito Ako&quot;" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Sam Concepcion took us back to the &#x27;80s with Ogie Alcasid&#x27;s classic hairstyle and outfit as he delivered a heartfelt performance of “<em>Nandito Ako</em>” from Ogie&#x27;s 1990 self-titled album. </p><p>From hand gestures to facial expressions, Sam embodied the OPM icon even to his nuances. Coach Jed Madela, filling in for judge Ogie Alcasid, praised Sam&#x27;s vocal resemblance: “<em>Sa boses, it was close to Sir Ogie&#x27;s voice.</em>” Overall, he loved the performance.</p><p>Judge Gary Valenciano was so impressed that he asked Sam to sing a line a cappella just to hear more. Meanwhile, judge Sharon Cuneta added her seal of approval, saying it was a performance that surely made Ogie proud.</p><p>Sam placed third at the end of the season.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Elha Nympha (YFSF Kid, Season 1, 2017) – “Dito Sa Puso Ko”</strong></div><div><iframe width="1093" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nPonv5HUVec" title="Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids: Elha Nympha as Ogie Alcasid- Dito Sa Puso Ko" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>As soon as Elha stepped on stage as Ogie Alcasid, judge Ogie himself stood up in amazement. From the signature dance moves to Ogie&#x27;s speaking voice, Elha did great as she performed the classic hit “<em>Dito Sa Puso Ko</em>” from Ogie&#x27;s 1990 self-titled album.</p><p>Her performance earned praise from the judges. Mr Pure Energy Gary Valenciano highlighted her vocal precision: “<em>Ginaya mo [‘yung boses ni Ogie Alcasid] lalo na ‘yung hugot, ‘yung mga scoop…‘Yun ang talagang spot on, target, eksakto talaga.</em>” </p><p>Megastar Sharon Cuneta lovingly called her “<em>Elha Alcasid,</em>” saying, “<em>Sa paggaya magaling ka, sa pagiging ikaw magaling ka [rin]</em>.”</p><p>And lastly, Ogie himself was floored. “<em>Every performance of yours is just magnificent, amazing, nakakagulat, napakahusay mo—and today was no exception</em>.” Elha earned his full approval.</p><p>Elha was a runner-up during her season, proving she’s truly a star in her own right.</p><div> </div><div><strong>JM Dela Cerna (Season 4, 2025) – “Ikaw Sana”</strong></div><div><iframe width="1093" height="615" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e2Z2gFU83Ic" title="JM Dela Cerna shines with his heartfelt take on an Ogie and Regine classic | Week 6 | YFSF" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Originally set to duet with Marielle Montellano as Regine Velasquez, JM performed solo due to Marielle’s health emergency—and delivered an emotional rendition of “<em>Ikaw Sana</em>” from Ogie Alcasid&#x27;s 2002 album “<em>A Better Man</em>.”</p><p>JM also channeled his humor, reenacting his jokes and gestures in real time. <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/11/9/watch-ogie-teaches-his-trademark-moves-to-jm-jhong-and-vhong-yfsf-2025-2110" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>He even danced alongside Ogie himself on stage</u></strong></a>, earning laughs from the audience, hosts, fellow ka-Familiars, and judges.</p><p>Coaches Klarisse De Guzman and Nyoy Volante, filling in for Gary Valenciano, praised JM’s attention to detail. “A<em>ng galing, talagang ‘yung mga small details, nagawa mo talaga</em>.” Klarisse noted. “<em>Kahit na mag-isa ka lang, ‘yung palaging reaction ko, naming lahat… Uy, kuhang kuha. That was amazing</em>” Nyoy added.</p><p>Sharon Cuneta, who has known Ogie since the &#x27;80s, was stunned: “<em>I never expected any boy to sound exactly like he does ... Pero ang daming instances sa performance mo na… pati ‘yung dynamics kuhang-kuha talaga</em>.” A sentiment Ogie agreed with.</p><p>Deeply moved, Ogie said, “<em>I cannot say anything more, but, I guess, thank you. Thank you for doing that.</em>” He also shared that JM’s performance gave him goosebumps, despite having been impersonated in past “<em>YFSF</em>” edition.</p><p>Aside of honoring the music of Ogie Alcasid, these performances remind us why his music continues to resonate across generations, even up to this day---proving that he is truly one of a kind.</p><p>Tune in to “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/your-face-sounds-familiar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em></em>Your Face Sounds Familiar<em></em></u></strong></a>” every weekend night on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), A2Z, TV5, and<a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em> </em>iWant<em> </em></u></strong></a>for more exciting transformations!</p>

<p>Here are three impersonations of Ogie Alcasid that earned the approval of the judges, the audience, and the OPM icon himself.</p>

Here are three impersonations of Ogie Alcasid that earned the approval of the judges, the audience, and the OPM icon himself.