Filipina Justine Afante, 13, Crowned ‘The Voice Kids UK 2020’ Champion

It was quite an emotional moment for Justine Afante.

Looking like she was about to pass out, the 13-year-old Filipino belter fell to her knees, covering her face in apparent disbelief when she was announced as the winner of this year’s “The Voice Kids UK”.

Apparently, she didn’t think she would win.

In fact, he was speechless for a few moments and when asked by show host Emma Willis if he was okay, he gasped, “No, I can’t breathe!”

It was only after collecting his thoughts for a moment that he teary-eyed how he is in “such shock!”

“They were all so good and I didn’t think I was going to be the one,” he stammered.

In fact, it has to be said that fellow finalists George Elliot, Dara Mcnicholl and yes, 7-year-old Victoria Alsina, who is also Filipino like Justine, also gave their all in the contest, but only one of them was destined to take home. House. the crown, and obviously Justine was.

“I am so, so, so proud of you. You worked so, so, so hard. The proof is in the pudding, ”said his coach Pixie Lott.

Justine sang an amazing version of Beyonce’s “Listen”.

She also took the stage with Pixie singing “Don’t you worry ’bout anything” by Stevie Wonder.

All finalists would be rewarded with a dream vacation to Orlando, Florida for their efforts.

Justine will receive a £ 30,000 grant for her music education.

Due to the pandemic, the episodes, including auditions and battle rounds, were filmed a few weeks before the national shutdown in March 2020.

The finale was filmed last week with a virtual audience.