Lyca Gairanod, binalikan ang hirap at sakripisyong pinagdaanan niya para sa pamilya

• Lyca Gairanod expressed gratitude after her 11-year-old song “Puede Nang Mangarap” gained renewed popularity on social media
• The singer was surprised that audiences were not only listening to her song but also using it in dance trends
• Lyca revealed that helping her family and sharing her talent motivated her to pursue her dreams
• Before entering show business, she helped her mother collect recyclable materials while balancing her schooling

Singer and actress Lyca Gairanod opened up about the hardships that shaped her journey to success, revealing how her family's circumstances pushed her to work hard and pursue her dreams. She also expressed gratitude after her song “Puede Nang Mangarap” experienced renewed popularity more than a decade after its release.

During her October 16 appearance on Chika Cart, Lyca spoke with hosts Baninay Bautista, Donita Nose, and Jeff Fernando about the unexpected attention her song has received across social media platforms.

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The former The Voice Kids Philippines champion admitted that she never expected the track to become popular again after 11 years.

“Actually nagulat nga po ako; s'yempre tayo, as a singer ka tapos may sumikat kang kanta, privilege 'yon sa'yo kasi 'May kanta na akong sikat!' Hindi lang basta sikat, sinasayaw pa ng maraming tao,” she said.

Beyond her current musical success, Lyca reflected on the personal reasons that encouraged her to keep moving forward from a young age. When Chika Cart host Baninay asked about her journey toward achieving her dreams, the singer explained that she wanted to help her family while allowing more people to appreciate her abilities.

“Ako kasi may goal kasi ako, gustong-gusto ko 'yung matulungan 'yung family ko and also, maipahiwatig sa maraming tao 'yung talent na meron ako. 'Yun din 'yung nag-push sa akin na gawin mo, hindi naman imposible,” Lyca said.

She also credited her faith and family for helping her stay determined throughout her journey.

“Nagdasal lang ako sa Panginoon na gabayan niya ako. 'Yung family 'yung naging motivation ko para makamit ko 'yung mga gusto ko sa buhay,” she added.

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Lyca recalled growing up in a family of nine siblings. Her father worked as a fisherman, while she helped her mother collect recyclable materials to earn additional money.

Despite attending school in the morning, she sometimes skipped afternoon classes to collect scrap materials because she wanted to contribute financially.

“Ako talaga, hindi ako papayag na hindi rin ako kikita, gusto ko talaga 'yung madiskarte sa buhay. Noong time na 'yon, palagi ko naman itong sinasabi sa maraming tao na pinag-aaral ako ng Papa ko kaya, nagagalit [siya] minsan kasi bakit 'yung uniform ko ang dumi-dumi. Kasi after ko, sa school ako ng morning, sa hapon ako maga-absent kasi gusto ko mangalakal. Didiskarte ako ng pera,” she recalled.

Her determination and singing talent eventually opened new doors in 2014, when she joined the first season of The Voice Kids Philippines at just nine years old.

Today, the renewed popularity of “Puede Nang Mangarap” has given her another reason to appreciate how far she has come, while her story continues to reflect the importance of family, perseverance, and faith in pursuing one's ambitions.

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Rising from humble beginnings as a scavenger in Tanza, Cavite, Lyca Gairanod captured the hearts of millions to become the inaugural grand champion of The Voice Kids Philippines in 2014. Today, she is a thriving Filipino singer, actress, and digital content creator who continues to entertain audiences across music and multimedia platforms.

During the same Chika Cart interview, Lyca Gairanod opened up about how she handles online bashing and hurtful jokes directed at her. The singer revealed that she learned to avoid reading social media comments after joining The Voice. She credited her mother for teaching her to recognize her worth and not let other people's harsh words affect her. Although Lyca generally chooses not to respond to personal attacks, she said she is willing to speak up when the criticism involves her family.

Previously, Lyca explained why she accepted various work opportunities in 2022 despite facing criticism online. She clarified that following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte on social media was not intended as a personal or political statement. The singer revealed that her father's stroke motivated her to take on different jobs to help cover his medical expenses. She had previously addressed her critics on TikTok, saying she did not trust politics and urging people to respect her personal life.

Source: KAMI.com.gh