SB19's Pablo joins as one of the coaches in the world’s most popular and beloved singing competition for kids, the ITV Studios format "The Voice Kids," which is finally making its big debut on GMA Network.

During an interview for "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda" last Friday, Pablo expressed his excitement about sharing his musical knowledge with children.

"Masaya dahil I get to impart my knowledge lalong lalo na sa mga bata. Kasi sanay na ako sa mga bata," said Pablo when asked about his debut in "The Voice Kids."

Pablo added: "Nandito ako sa point in life na gusto ko talagang i-share yung knowledge pagdating sa kung paano magperform at matulungan sila kung paano nila ma-deliver yung best performance nila."

Stell of SB19 also shared his reaction when he learned about Pablo being a coach in the reality competition.

"May bago na naman akong papatumbahin. hahaha Na-excite ako with Kuya Billy (Crawford), Ate Julie (Anne San Jose) at Kuya Chito (Miranda). Noong nalaman ko na dadagdag si Pablo, parang sanay na rin ako na naka-work siya. 

"At pag-na-add siya, na-excite na ako kasi sanay ko na siya na ka-banter or kabiruan. So parang he will add a different energy with the team," Stell said.

Last year, the group Vocalmyx under Team Stell was declared the grand champion in "The Voice Generations."

Asked if he was pressured to win again this year, Stell said: "Hindi ko iniisip na dapat manalo uli ako. Mas gusto ko lang siya i-enjoy this time. Kasi I think kung deserving naman ng tao ko manalo, mananalo at mananalo siya. Para sa kanya yun."

Pablo also shared his game plan as a coach for the kids.

"Sanay na ako sa matitigas na ulo na kids. Ang iniisip ko is kailangan malaman ko yung personality ng bata ng sa gayon matulungan ko siya at kung paano ko ma-impart yung knowledge ko. Iba-iba kasi yung tao. Iba iba ang take ng mga bata lalo na sensitive at delicate pa sila. 

"So dapat yung approach ko hindi katulad sa kanila. Dapat ma-explain ko na dapat in a way maiintindihan din nila at ma-absorb nila bawa't information," he said.

Stell said he never imagined that he would be one of the coaches for the show.

"Until now hindi ko talaga na-imagine. Kahit noong una pa lamang na-offer sa akin yung project hindi talaga. Sabi ko, 'Seryoso ba? Bakit ako?' 

"Sa dinami dami ng singer, artist, or sa aming ng SB19 bakit parang ako yung unang napili. Sabi ko, 'Anong meron?' Parang hindi po ako makapaniwala noong una. Until now," Stell also said.

Stell also mentioned that the group never discussed who is the most popular among SB19 members.

"Hindi po. Feeling ko lahat kami same-same. Pag lumalabas kami individually, nakakakuha kami ng mga fans, plus points yun sa amin lahat."

Pablo also shared the same sentiments when it comes to popularity among members.

"Hindi ko siya na feel. Kunyari magkakasama kaming lima at sasabihin ng isa, 'Gusto ko lang magpa-picture kay Stell.' Okay lang. Go ahead. 

"Kami pa yung magpi-picture sa fan at kay Stell. Siguro kasi alam namin yung struggles ng bawa't isa. At sasabihin ko lang is you deserve that," Pablo added.

Coaching styles

Stell and Pablo mentioned their coaching styles for "The Voice Kids."

“Ang pinakamahalaga po sa ‘kin, lalo na sa ‘yung tuturuan na namin ‘yung mga bata, ‘yung touching the people. Kumbaga ‘yung mararamdaman ng mga tao ‘yung kinakanta mo," Pablo said.

Pablo added: "Kasi kapag naramdaman nila, parang everything else, makakalimutan nila at matatandaan nila ‘yung performance mo.

“Siguro po ‘yun po ‘yung ituturo ko, kung paano nila ilalagay ‘yung sarili nila dun sa awitin nang sa ganoon, mai-deliver nila ‘yung best performances na pwede nilang maibigay sa mga tao,” Pablo said.

Stell said: “I think more than my guidance, mas importante rin ‘yung guidance ng parents. Nasabi po ‘to ni Kuya Billy na parang minsan, sa mga ganoong klaseng competition, minsan imbis masunod ang gusto ng bata, gusto ng parents ang nasusunod. 

"Parang ‘Hindi, kantahin mo ito kasi ito ‘yung bagay sa ‘yo,’ pero iba ‘yung gusto ng bata kantahin. But dahil bata pa lang siya, hindi niya masusunod ‘yung gusto niya dahil siyempre, ang susundan niya ay ang kanyang mga magulang,” Stell added.

The Voice Kids

Get ready to be amazed and charmed as the country’s most talented young singers, ages 7-14, take the spotlight in this exciting and heartwarming show.

Following the success of ‘The Voice Generations,’ which featured powerful performances from groups of different ages, GMA now brings you a new season focused entirely on the country’s young aspiring singers. This time, it’s all about the kids—their pure talent and dreams bigger than life. 

Hosted by Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, the show begins with the exciting Blind Auditions, where the focus is entirely on the voices of these young talents as they sing their hearts out, hoping to impress the coaches.

This season features an outstanding lineup of coaches ready to guide and mentor these aspiring young singers. Billy Crawford, an internationally recognized singer, dancer, and host, brings his vast experience to the role. Julie Anne San Jose, a highly awarded and best-selling recording artist known as Asia’s Limitless Star, is eager to inspire the next generation. 

Stell, the lead singer, and choreographer of the globally popular P-Pop group SB19, is sure to resonate with the young contestants. Meanwhile, Pablo, the leader, main songwriter, and producer of SB19, joins as a coach for the first time, offering fresh perspectives and passion.

The coaches will be working hard to fill their teams with the best young voices, each one aiming to guide these kids towards becoming the Voice Kids champion. 

With the heartwarming bond between the four coaches and highly entertaining banter, especially when competing to get talents on their team, viewers can look forward to exciting interactions, friendly competition, and passionate mentoring.

The journey to discover the next big name in Philippine music starts here. Watch as these young stars chase their dreams and embark on a life-changing adventure on ‘The Voice Kids,’ premiering September 15 on GMA Network. 

Don’t miss the chance to support the country’s youngest and brightest talents. Tune in every Sunday at 7:05 pm, only on GMA Network.