Filipino singer and former The Voice Kids contestant Juan Karlos Labajo sits with Ogie Diaz. In the vlog, the “Ere” singer discusses his family, the loss of his mom, his grandmother’s love, and more.

Juan Karlos Labajo, or JK Labajo, is one of this generation’s top singers. Many know him from his run on The Voice Kids Philippines and songs such as “Buwan” and “Ere.” The singer is also very transparent about his family life on social media.

During the interview, he shared how he lost his mom just five days after his The Voice Kids audition. He talked about how the competition became their bonding before she passed. 

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When asked if he had any anger towards his mother, he said that he didn’t. While he had questions as a kid, he now understood that his mother was very young when she had him. 

This resulted in his grandmother becoming his primary caregiver. JK also didn’t miss the opportunity to showcase his relationship with his grandmother and uncle.

Moreover, JK Labajo’s father was also mentioned. Many netizens know that he didn’t grow up with his father in his life and never really knew him. His dad left when his mom was pregnant, and he never contacted him until she passed.

Unfortunately, when he found his father’s information online, JK was immediately blocked. He clarified that he never wanted anything monetary or materialistic from him, JK just wanted the opportunity to get to know his dad.

Despite the unfortunate incident, Juan Karlos Labajo still maintains a positive perspective on life. Though he felt rejected as a kid, he now sees life better. 

In the interview, he said, “I’m focusing my energy on the things that I have control (over). Instead of trying to look for that love that I never had from that one specific person.”

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He continued, “I just choose to try to give that love to those who are going through the same thing.”

The performer also clarified that his doors to a relationship with his father aren’t closed. He said that he just doesn’t think about it as much now as before. 

Furthermore, he shared that he’s glad to have other maternal and paternal figures in his life, and they’re not limited to blood.

He shared this when Ogie asked how he felt about his friends with complete families. Juan Karlos responded, “Nakiki-parents din ako. Kaya lagi akong hinahanap ng mga magulang ng mga kaibigan ko eh. So, ‘dun ko siya nakuha.”

Watch Ogie Diaz’s full interview with Juan Karlos Labajo and get to know the singer better here:

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