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WEEK 11: Dia Mate brings new life to an unforgettable Marilyn Monroe performance

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Liezel Dela Cruz

Dia Mate brought old Hollywood glamour to Round 10 of &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/your-face-sounds-familiar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your Face Sounds Familiar</a>&quot; as she transformed into Marilyn Monroe, whom she personally admires, making the assignment feel like a perfect match.With a timeless icon and “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” as her assigned song (which totally fits her name, right?), vocal mentor Klarisse De Guzman advised her to sing in a vintage style, which she described as breathy and with a fast vibrato. The good news was that Dia didn’t need to belt for this number. On the movement side, mentor Nyoy Volante told her that her &#x27;face card alone&#x27; should already deliver impact.Dia put her coaches’ advice into action as she sparkled onstage looking like a blonde screen siren straight out of the ’50s. Judge Sharon Cuneta noted how much she studied her assignment and how she was able to replicate even the subtle mannerisms.Ogie Alcasid remarked that “Dia is in the zone,” though he was still looking for that extra push, hoping to see her give just a little more.Meanwhile, judge Gary Valenciano shared that the moment he learned Dia would portray Monroe, he knew it was a fitting choice, particularly since her beauty aligns so well with the icon. Though he agreed with the panel that a few vocal parts could have been stronger, he maintained that Dia was engaging from start to finish.Watch out for more amazing transformations on “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/your-face-sounds-familiar" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your Face Sounds Familia</a>r,” weeknights, 7:15PM on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), A2Z, ALLTV, and <a href="https://app.iwanttfc.com/dFR6MWHAcVb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iWant.</a>

Dia Mate brings timeless glamour as Marilyn Monroe on "Your Face Sounds Familiar."

Dia Mate brings timeless glamour as Marilyn Monroe on "Your Face Sounds Familiar."

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WEEK 11: Dia Mate brings new life to an unforgettable Marilyn Monroe performance | YFSF 2026

Liezel Dela Cruz

Published Feb 21, 2026 09:46 PM PHT

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Updated Feb 22, 2026 02:24 AM PHT

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