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Get to Know Matty Juniosa, 'Britain's Got Talent's' golden buzzer star
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Filipino singer Matty Juniosa has earned a second golden buzzer on the 19th season of Britain's Got Talent, sending him straight to the finals after a standout semi-final performance of Aerosmith's “Dream On.” His emotional number drew a standing ovation from judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, and KSI.
Alesha Dixon praised his performance, saying, “You are just effortlessly sensational.” She added, “It just pours out of you so easily, those high notes are just so sweet and it's just so lovely to sit back, relax, enjoy the show. That was a stellar, masterclass performance of how to deliver a Class A vocal.” Moments later, Amanda Holden pressed the Golden Buzzer, sealing his place in the finals, his second in the competition after Simon Cowell first gave him one during auditions.
Beyond the stage, Juniosa, born in Mandaluyong City, first rose to fame as a Top 12 finalist on Idol Philippines, later joining the group iDolls and pursuing musical theatre studies in Scotland, where he now balances performing and part-time work in Glasgow.
