MANILA - A young boy from Olongapo is the latest artist to join the team of Sharon Cuneta on the third season of ''The Voice Kids.''

Seven-year-old Memphis Malapad charmed his way into Cuneta's heart with his rendition of Jireh Lim's "Buko" on Sunday.

"Nakakatuwa ka naman. Na-in love ako sa boses mo kahit baby-ng baby," Cuneta told Malapad.

Broadway star Lea Salonga, for her part, said she did not turn for Malapad because she believes the song did not suit him.

"I'm sorry hindi kita inikutan. Song choice, it's very important na hindi lang 'yung kahulugan ng kanta kundi kung saan talaga nababagay 'yung boses mo," she said.

"Yung choice ng song lang, even 'yung something more acoustic driven, 'yung gitara lang, 'yung marinig 'yung boses mo lang, kasi ang nangyari noong umangat na 'yung kanta, parang hindi ka sumabay sa angat eh," Bamboo added.

"The Voice Kids," which is hosted by Luis Manzano, Robi Domingo, and Kim Chiu, airs Saturdays after "Home Sweetie Home" and on Sundays after "Wansapanataym."