Tessa Prieto-Valdez: Celebrity Duets champion

It was an afternoon like no other. All the finalists came in prepared to sing their last songs, but one star shone brighter than the rest. Tessa’s Duets The finalists were required to sing two songs. Tessa chose True Colors with Joey Generoso, the lead vocalist of Side A and Walking on Sunshine, a fun duet with Kyla. starsIn both performances, Tessa proved how much she has improved since the show started, painstakingly climbing her way to the top of the celebrity list. “From the start, bottom lagi ako. Parang sanay na sanay na ako. When they announced na ako ang winner, nag-black out ako, kasi ang akala ko ang tinatawag eh 'yung eliminated. So talagang I asked pa three times, ‘Did I win?,’" shares Tessa animatedly. Her lucky charms One thing that kept Tessa going was the support from her family and fans, who have stuck with her since day one. Her co-contestant and good friend, Tim Yap, who was eliminated in the course of the show’s run, was ecstatic when he witnessed Tessa’s victory. “Masayang masaya ako, kasi 'yung partner kong si Tessa ang naging champion! So ang feeling ko eh parang nag-champion na rin ako," says Tim. Another supporter who had been watching her performances in the sidelines and helping her prepare for all her performances is her husband, Dennis Valdes. “This is really a surprise. I’m so happy na nakuha nya 'yung goal nya to win it for charity. She has done a great job, so congratulations to you, Tessa," he said, smiling. But Tessa has another lucky charm—the R&B Princess, Kyla. “I think ang galing ng combination namin at alam nyo naman na hindi talaga ako singer. I am really rock ‘n roll na paos. At ‘yung pagpili ng song ko, ang daming sumusuporta para lang magkaron ako ng magandang number. All my songs are a collaboration of my three voice coaches," explains Tessa, who is still elated over her success. Without a doubt, this entertaining and energetic celebrity deserves to win the one million-peso cash prize, which she has pledged to a number of charitable institutions. Kudos to the first ever Filipino Celebrity Duets champion, Tessa Prieto-Valdes! - iGMA.tv