By fifth grade students from EMEF Anna Maria de Marinho Nunes in Andradina (São Paulo state)

At age 12, Jeremias Reis has achieved the dream of many young Brazilians: to become the champion of The Voice Brasil Kids, a singing reality show. The boy from the town of Serra, in the state of Espírito Santo, started to sing in a social project when he was six years old. In 2019, he joined the team of participants in the show.

Right after his debut in the reality show, Jeremias drew the approval of three technical teams (Simone and Simaria, Claudia Leitte, and Carlinhos Brown). He chose to take part in Simone and Simaria’s team. Throughout the program, he captured the public’s affection until he reached the final and became the winner of the fourth season with 58% of the audience’s votes. The boy from Espirito Santo won a prize of 250 thousand reais and the opportunity to record an album with the label Universal Music.

Jeremias is still singing almost a year after the final. In October 2019, he released his first album, “Gratidão”, as well as two video clips. He spoke to the fifth grade students from EMEF Anna Maria de Marinho Nunes about his participation in The Voice, life away from the cameras, and his plans for the future. Check it out below.

How did you choose the song for the audition in the first stage of the competition?

On the day of the audition, I ended up singing the song “Semente do Amanhã”, by Gonzaguinha. Before, I had thought of singing “Final Feliz” by Jorge Vercilo. But I did not feel great about it. I cried a lot before the debut because I did not feel at ease with the song. So I decided to start the program singing “Semente do Amanhã”. It was the only song I had up my sleeve. I had sung it before, so I felt more at ease with it.

Why did you choose the Simone and Simaria team? Did you already think that you could reach the final and win with them?

Anytime I watched the program, I would say that I would choose the Simone and Simaria team. I trusted them.

What was the biggest challenge in the program?

Nervousness. There are many participants, a lot of them good singers. We are afraid of not making it past each stage of the program. So, we get nervous.

What was your parents’ reaction when they found out you had won?

When they announced my name as the winner, I could not see their reaction. But I know they were very happy. My business manager was also very happy. Before the announcement that I had won, she was in the audience, on the fifth step. After they spoke my name, she was so happy she landed on the first step out of nowhere (laughs).

Have you faced any type of prejudice before or after the program?

I knew some people who liked to bully me. They had racist nicknames for me, and I would feel really sad. But now they have changed, and I do not suffer because of that anymore.

After the program, you got a scholarship for a private school. How did you feel?

I was very happy. At the time of the program, I visited this school to ask students to vote for me. I kept on thinking: “I would like to have the opportunity to study at this school.” Then, the owner, together with a few employees, gave me a scholarship to study there.

What do you usually do in your day to day?

I go to school, mess around with my phone, practice music, meet with my team (people who help Jeremias determine the next steps in his singing career). I cannot reveal what I am planning with them for the future (laughs). It’s a secret.

What advice would you give someone who wants to follow your steps?

Never lose faith and always keep yourself grounded. Throughout the program, I had a lot of faith and it all worked out.

Which career path would you like to follow in the future?

I want to continue to be a singer for the rest of my life. It is what I like to do.


Other Winners from The Voice Brasil Kids

2016

Wagner Barreto

2017

Thomas Machado

2018

Eduarda Brasil

The Voice Brasil Kids 2020 reality show is being shown on TV Globo every Sunday at 12:45 pm through April 19th.

Questions

1) Why did Jeremias change his opening song in the program?
a) He was not able to memorize the lyrics.
b) He dreamt of another song.
c) He was not comfortable with the song he had chosen.
d) He preferred to sing a song he had written.

2) Do you want to sign-up for a talent reality show? Why?

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