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

Sunday, September 07, 2025 at 11:59 PM

by Josh Medina

3 min read

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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**Zack Tabudlo: From “Weird Kid” to Celebrated Music Artist**

Zack Tabudlo has emerged as one of the most promising Filipino singer-songwriters of his generation, known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. But behind his success is a story of resilience shaped by challenges he faced while growing up.

In a recent interview, Zack recalled being considered a “weird kid” in school. “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,” he shared. While many classmates saw him as different, those solitary moments fueled his creativity and passion for songwriting.

Zack’s journey with music began early, as he joined *The Voice Kids* in 2014. Though he was eliminated in the second round, the experience became a stepping stone to his growth as an artist. Years later, he returned to the show not as a contestant but as one of its coaches, alongside Julie Anne San Jose, Billy Crawford, and the Guico twins of Ben\&Ben.