A duo squeaked through with just 9.09 percent of the vote
En la televisión chilena, seis imitadores cruzaron el umbral de la semifinal de Yo soy Chile gracias al veredicto del público, recordándonos que el arte de encarnar a otro —su voz, su gesto, su historia— sigue convocando pasiones colectivas. El lunes 28 de junio, con márgenes de votación tan estrechos que cualquier resultado parecía posible, la competencia reveló algo más profundo que un simple concurso: la necesidad humana de reconocerse en los ídolos que otros saben invocar. Desde Steve Perry hasta Guns N' Roses, los finalistas representan un mosaico de géneros y generaciones que el público chileno —y uno peruano— eligió celebrar.
- La semifinal se convirtió en tendencia en redes sociales mientras los votos se acumulaban con diferencias de apenas décimas de porcentaje, manteniendo el suspenso hasta el último momento.
- Nicolás Cid lideró con su Steve Perry al obtener el 17,02% de los votos, pero la distancia con el segundo lugar era tan corta que ningún finalista podía sentirse seguro.
- La presencia del peruano Sebastián Landa —ya campeón en su país— añadió una dimensión internacional al certamen, convirtiendo la final chilena en un escenario de rivalidad transfronteriza.
- El dúo que imita a Guns N' Roses apenas sobrevivió con el 9,09% de los votos, dejando fuera a imitadores de Luis Miguel, Emmanuel y Mercedes Sosa por un margen que pudo haberse invertido con unos pocos cientos de votos.
- Con seis finalistas definidos, la tercera temporada de Yo soy Chile llega a su desenlace este mismo lunes 28 de junio por Chilevisión, con el título aún genuinamente en disputa.
La semifinal de Yo soy Chile dejó seis finalistas tras una votación pública que mantuvo en vilo a la audiencia hasta el final. Los márgenes fueron tan ajustados que las redes sociales se convirtieron en campo de batalla, con seguidores movilizándose en tiempo real para salvar a sus favoritos.
Nicolás Cid, en la piel de Steve Perry, encabezó la tabla con el 17,02% de los votos. Detrás de él, Fermín Opazo interpretó a Marc Anthony con un repertorio de tres canciones que convenció al público y le valió el segundo lugar con el 15,37%. Sebastián Landa, imitador de José Feliciano y ya ganador del formato en Perú, sumó el 14,30%, convirtiendo su clasificación en un momento de alcance regional para la franquicia.
Jorge Villagra, como Luis Fonsi, e Iván Gac, como Brian Johnson, empataron exactamente en el 11,28%, ocupando el cuarto y quinto puesto respectivamente. El último cupo fue para Alejandro Dagda y Ariel Splash, el dúo que recrea a Guns N' Roses, quienes avanzaron con apenas el 9,09%, dejando fuera a imitadores de Luis Miguel, Emmanuel y Mercedes Sosa por un margen mínimo.
Con el elenco de la gran final definido, Yo soy Chile llega a su tercera temporada con un público que aún no ha decidido a quién coronar, lo cual es, en sí mismo, la mejor garantía de que el espectáculo cumplió su promesa.
The semifinal of Yo soy Chile turned into a television event on Monday, June 28, with six impersonators emerging from a tightly contested public vote to advance to the season's final round. The voting margins were narrow enough that social media lit up with viewers rallying behind their favorites, turning the results into a trending topic as the night unfolded.
Nicolás Cid, performing as Steve Perry, commanded the largest share of viewer support with 17.02 percent of the vote, securing the top seed heading into the finale. His lead was substantial but not insurmountable—the gap between first and second place was less than two percentage points, a sign of how competitive the field had become by the semifinal stage.
Fermín Opazo's Marc Anthony impersonation landed in second place with 15.37 percent after a performance that included "Tu amor me hace bien," "Cambio de piel," and "Vivir mi vida." The three-song set had clearly resonated with viewers enough to keep him in contention for the championship.
Sebastián Landa brought international credentials to the Chilean competition. The Peruvian performer had already won the version of this show in his home country, and now he was competing in the Chilean finale as a José Feliciano impersonator, drawing 14.30 percent of the vote. His presence in the final represented a cross-border moment for the franchise, a reminder that talent in this format travels.
Jorge Villagra's Luis Fonsi impersonation secured a spot with 11.28 percent of viewer votes. The judges had praised his energy during performances of "No me doy por vencido," "Imagíname sin ti," and "Corazón en la maleta," and the public agreed enough to send him through. Iván Gac, performing as Brian Johnson, matched that exact percentage—11.28 percent—to claim the fifth finalist slot, his energetic stage presence having made an impression on both the judging panel and the audience at home.
The final spot went to a duo: Alejandro Dagda and Ariel Splash, who together impersonate Guns N' Roses, specifically the band's dual guitar and vocal presence of Axl Rose and Slash. They squeaked through with just 9.09 percent of the vote, edging out impersonators of Luis Miguel, Emmanuel, Mercedes Sosa, and Ricardo Montaner. The narrow margin underscored how close the competition had become—a few hundred votes in either direction might have reshuffled the entire lineup.
With six finalists locked in, the third season of Yo soy Chile was set to crown its champion. The voting patterns suggested the audience remained genuinely divided about who deserved the title, a healthy sign for a competition that depends on viewer engagement to determine its outcome.
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The judges praised Jorge Villagra's energetic performance of 'No me doy por vencido,' 'Imagíname sin ti,' and 'Corazón en la maleta'— Yo soy Chile judging panel
The Hearth Conversation Another angle on the story
Why did the Guns N' Roses duo barely make it through with less than 9 percent when the top vote-getter had 17 percent? That's a huge gap.
The voting was split across many more competitors in the semifinal than just these six. There were impersonators of Luis Miguel, Emmanuel, Mercedes Sosa, and Ricardo Montaner also competing for spots. The field was crowded, so even a small percentage could be enough to advance if you beat the others fighting for the last spots.
So the Peruvian guy, Sebastián Landa—he'd already won this competition once. Did that help him or hurt him?
It probably helped. He came with a track record, a proven ability to do this work. Judges and audiences tend to respect that kind of pedigree. He landed in the middle of the pack, which suggests the Chilean audience saw him as legitimate competition but maybe not the favorite.
The voting margins at the top were incredibly tight—17 percent versus 15 percent. What does that tell you about the audience?
It tells you the audience was genuinely undecided. These weren't blowout performances. People had strong preferences, but they weren't overwhelming. The social media trending suggests people were engaged and arguing about it, which means the competition was doing its job.
Did any of the judges' praise seem to correlate with how people voted?
The judges praised Jorge Villagra's energy, and he made it through. They praised Iván Gac's performance, and he made it through. But praise alone didn't guarantee anything—the public had the final say, and they didn't always align with the judges' enthusiasm.
What happens now?
The six finalists perform again on the same night, and one of them becomes the champion of the third season. The voting will happen one more time, and this time there's no safety net. One person goes home with the title.