Zack Tabudlo reflects on being a “weird kid” and his journey to success

• Zack Tabudlo shared he grew up as a “weird kid,” often alone and immersed in music
• He said those experiences helped nurture his talent as a singer and songwriter
• From a 2014 *The Voice Kids* contestant, he is now one of the show’s coaches
• Zack believes challenges are part of God’s plan and eventually make sense in time

Singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo opened up about the challenges he faced while growing up, including being labeled as a “weird kid,” which he said ultimately shaped his artistry and passion for music.

In Nelson Canlas’ "Chika Minute" report on *24 Oras Weekend* last Saturday, Zack appeared in the GMA Integrated News Interviews alongside fellow coaches of The Voice Kids—Julie Anne San Jose, Billy Crawford, and twin brothers Paulo and Miguel Guico of Ben\&Ben.

“During that high school life or during those elementary days, I wasn't super in with groups of friends. So I was usually alone. And I was always in this dream every day. I get to imagine different things when I listen to music,” Zack recalled.

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“It's a bit weird. And that's why a lot of people, and I'm pretty sure my friends and my classmates from before, they found me as this weird kid in school. Because I wasn't too much out there, I wasn't becoming friends with people. I was always alone,” he added.

Despite those experiences, Zack said the solitude strengthened his creativity, molding him into the artist who now inspires many with his songs.

He also reflected on his journey from being a contestant on "The Voice Kids" in 2014—where he was eliminated in the second round—to now returning as a coach.

"There's so much things that I went through as a musician, as an artist, and as a person also. But I always pray for it and God always has a reason talaga for everything… It all makes sense po in the end,” Zack shared.

Zack Tabudlo is a Pinoy singer and songwriter. He was first seen as a contestant on the first season of The Voice Kids, where he was eliminated in the competition's second round. He later began his musical career in 2018 before he rose to fame in 2020 when he joined the then MCA Music, now UMG Philippines, through sub-label Island Records Philippines.

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A couple of years ago, Zack was involved in a controversy involving another singer, Moira Dela Torry, and her husband, Jason Hernandez. At the peak of the controversy, Moira denied that she had an affair with the singer-songwriter. Zack finally broke his silence on the issue, saying that there is no truth to the accusation and that he and Moira are just close friends. The accusations against Zack and the pressure that comes with being a music artist overwhelmed him and led him to attempt to take his own life some few years back. Zack was rushed to a hospital where he was in a coma for hours before finally waking up.

Around the same time, social media influencer Rendon Labador, put out a message for Zack, who has been linked to the issue between Jason and Moira. At the time, Zack released a statement regarding the issue, admitting that he became depressed over what happened. According to Rendon, it would be better for Zack to go to him so he can strengthen the singer's mindset. He also advised Zack not to waste his life over something he calls "worthless."

Source: KAMI.com.gh