LA VOZ KIDS to Air Special Tribute to Orlando Shooting Victims

In memory of the Orlando victims, hosts Jorge Bernal and Patricia Manterola of TELEMUNDO's "La Voz Kids," kicked off the much anticipated Final Phase of the competition from the soundstage at Universal Orlando Resort. The opening featured an emotional performance by CoachesDaddy Yankee, Natalia Jimenez and Pedro Fernandez singing Juan Gabriel's classic song "Amor Eterno" with the finalists, as a tribute to victim Jonathan Camuy, whose parents were in the audience.

The evening also included renowned actors Sergio Goyri (Señora Acero 3, La Coyote), Maritza Rodriguez (Silvana Sin Lana) and Catherine Siachoque (Sin Senos Si Hay Paraíso) to announce TELEMUNDO's historic July 19th premiere of three new original productions in one night.

During last night's episode, Daniel Fernandez (#TeamYankee), Jossue Giron #TeamNatalia) and Alejandra Gallardo (#TeamPedro), were announced as the winners of the "Wild Card" votes. Now, a total of 18 kids compete for a recording contract with Universal Music and a grand prize of $50,000, among other surprises. These contestants, listed below, performed individually and at the end of the evening, viewers from across the United States and Puerto Rico began voting for their favorite voice to decide who stays in the competition and who goes home. All voting methods and instructions are available on LaVozKids.com.

The 18 finalists are:

#TeamYankee:

• CARMEN SANCHEZ from Las Vegas, Nevada, performed "No"
• FRANCHESKA OLAZABAL from New York City, New York, performed "Lean On"
• JOSE ULLOA from Houston, Texas, performed "Si Nos Dejan"
• VALERIA JAUREGUI from San Antonio, Texas, performed "Las Pequeñas Cosas"
• AXEL CABRERA from Holyoke, Massachusetts, performed "Tu Cariñito"
• DANIEL FERNANDEZ was the Wild Card winner for #TeamYankee, performed "Chains"

#TeamNatalia:

• SHARON PACHECO from Anaheim, California, performed "Acuarela Potosina"
• MAGALLIE MONTIEL from Houston, Texas, performed "La Charreada"
• ISAAC TORRES from Fresno, California, performed "El Mil Amores"
• RUTH MORALES from Caguas, Puerto Rico, performed "How Deep is your Love"
• CHRISTOPHER RIVERA from Quebradilla, Puerto Rico, performed "Que te Pedi"
• JOSSUE GIRON was the Wild Card winner for #TeamNatalia, performed "Ay Chabela"

#Team Pedro:

• BRIAN ANAYA from Los Angeles, California, performed "Mi Viejo"
• ANGEL GONZALEZ from Gurabo, Puerto Rico, performed "Asi era Ella"
• SAMMY BLUE from Hialeah, Florida , performed "Que le Den Candela"
• LUIS FERNANDO GOMEZ from Sacramento, California, performed "Mi Jalisco"
• JOEL TREVIÑO from Brownsville, Texas, performed "Piensalo"
• ALEJANDRA GALLARDO was the Wild Card winner for #TeamPedro, performed "Hello"

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