WATCH: ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ star Gwyneth Dorado sings national anthem at SONA 2015

MANILA, Philippines – Gwyneth Dorado, one of the 4 Filipino grand finalists on Asia’s Got Talent, sang the national anthem right before President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino’s State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 27. (WATCH: Asia’s Got Talent: What’s next for the Filipino grand finalists?)

In a phone interview with Rappler a few days before the event, the 10-year-old said that singing the national anthem during the SONA would be a challenge, but one she was proud to take on.

“Sobrang happy po ako and proud, and at the same time din po, nervous din ako kasi malaking event din po ‘yun at kakanta din po ako sa harap ng President (I’m so happy and proud, and at the same time, I’m also nervous because it’s a big event and I’m going to sing in front of the President),” she said. 

Watch the video above to see her performance at #SONA2015. 

Gwyneth was among the Filipino contestants who made it to the grand finals on Asia’s Got Talent. Filpino dance troupe El Gamma Penumbra won the competition. – Rappler.com