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MANILA — Singer and actress Jayda Avanzado has drawn renewed online attention after her cover of Thinking of You, originally performed by Katy Perry, surpassed 10 million views across social media platforms.
The performance circulated widely online and prompted mixed reactions from viewers, including comments on vocal tone and pronunciation. Avanzado addressed the discussion with humor rather than a formal statement, posting the full version of the cover with the caption, “Ito na, nakapag-nebulizer na po,” loosely translated as, “Here it is, I’ve used the nebulizer.” She also briefly changed her profile image to a photo of herself using a nebulizer, leaning into the remark as the clip continued to gain traction.
The exchange reflects how emerging artists increasingly navigate real-time audience feedback in digital spaces, where visibility and critique often move in tandem.
Avanzado, the daughter of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) artists Jessa Zaragoza and Dingdong Avanzado, has been building a career across recording, live performance and acting. Her recent releases and online presence have positioned her among younger Filipino performers expanding their reach through multi-platform engagement.
She is also part of Project Loki, a screen adaptation of a popular Wattpad series, where she appears alongside a new generation of television actors as part of her continuing work in scripted projects.
While no formal consolidated figure has been issued by a single platform, the 10 million-view milestone reflects aggregated engagement across publicly visible posts where the cover has circulated.
By responding to commentary with humor, Avanzado maintained focus on the performance while avoiding escalation, turning a moment of mixed feedback into sustained audience engagement.
