Mico Cruz says almost getting eliminated from 'To The Top' motivated him to win
By MARY LOUISE LIGUNAS
Who says that nice guys always finish last? Mico Cruz, The Good Guy of ‘To The Top’ proved that he deserves to be part of the new boy band T.O.P. even if he got nominated for elimination twice.
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“Mas na pressure ako na galingan at ipakita sa mga judges kung sino ako nang ma-nominate ako ng dalawang beses,” he shared.
Instead of being discouraged, the experience of being in the bottom two became his motivation to win in the first multi-platform boy band competition of the country. He finished strong with Louie Pedroso, one of his best friends.
“Pagktapos ng sing off, siniguro ni Louie na hindi ako sasabak sa sing off ulit kaya hanggang 3 a.m. sa camp, nagtutulungan kaming dalawa sa tamang projection at mas magandang way ng pagperform ko. Nagtulungan kami para ma-improve ang performance naming dalawa at hindi matanggal sa competition,” he said.
For Mico, hard work is key. Sleepless nights he spent rehearsing all paid off as he became one of the five winners of the program, meriting him a spot in the newest boy band of GMA Network.
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“[Sir Moy Ortiz told us that] talent alone cannot take you anywhere. It has to be a balance of hardwork and talent. Hindi ako puwedeng umasa lamang sa talento ko. Kailangan ng maraming puyatan at pagod para marating yung gusto kong level ng performance. Kailangan ng sipag para mas ma-enhance yung talento,” he declared.
In the span of the program, he found himself becoming more mature and more passionate. He dedicates his victory to the people who served as his support system during the competition.
“[Before the show], isa lamang akong ordinaryong college student, sinusubukang marating ang kanyang pangrap. Natuto akong makisama dito sa To The Top. Natuto rin akong magperform ng parang naglalaro lang ako… Sobra akong thankful sa family, friends, supporters ko kasi pinalakas nila yung loob ko nung mga panahon na sobra akong down sa camp,” he noted.
