Emma Kok | Emma's journey on The Voice Kids 2021 | 05.06.2021

I'm Emma, I'm twelve years old, and I'm participating in The Voice Kids because I really love singing. Wow! Jeetje, what a beauty! Wow! I don't need to come and wait. That's great, huh! Thank you! Does this little song mean anything to you? Yes, it means fighter, and I've already been through quite a lot in my life, so yes. What have you been through? I have nothing to eat. What is that without food? Yes, that means you can't eat properly like normal people. And then you have a pump, which then brings in your nutrition. That's the only way for you to get food... I can eat, but only small amounts. How strong you tell it, how you do it. You're really very brave. I think you're a little hero. Thank you. He is a perseverer, a fighter, a true warrior. Two hundred kilometers there, two hundred kilometers back. She'd do anything for it. The cannon from Kerkrade, Emma! I hear you talking, but you're not here. No, you're not there. And I feel lost if I were to lose you. And you still can't die, because I can't do without you. I can't miss you. I was through it all, through the storm. If I have everything more against me because of you, I will never be alone. Good girl, Maritje. I feel you beside me when I wake up at night. So much forgotten, written in my eyes. Oh, you should just know. Nice. And I feel lost in the intoxication of her inner world. And I would like to scream, but I can only sing. I can only sing with you. I was through it all, through the storm. When I have everything more against me with you, I am never alone. The light in the dark days. You've done something truly beautiful. The beautiful song "Door de Wind" by Stef Bos. Back in the charts last year thanks to your rendition, Sanne. How was this for you? Yes, magical. So I'm just a little bit on the verge of tears. I find it so beautiful. It was so cool. And the harmony was superb. Really so incredibly beautiful. In Stef, that's the one who made this old man. That number is no longer my number. It's your turn now. And I just want to say one thing. Emma, tonight this is your song. Wow. You did it so beautifully. And you can truly carry it because of who you are. Thank you. Yes, you're making me cry too now. Wow. Really wow. Look, you want to hurt Sanne. But the only way to touch someone is to be touched yourself, at the very least. And I asked you. Think of someone you truly don't want to miss. And you have done that. I hope you carry this with you forever. That when you want to touch someone, you yourself must be touched. So always look at what a song means to you. Stop that, Erin. The rest will follow naturally with us. In Emma... Look, everyone wants their... Ah, damn. You see, as a parent, you want to protect your child. You're vulnerable in ways you couldn't protect yourself from as a parent. There was no control. And you had to fight for it. And I'm the type who says, turn your ---- into a hit. We hear a struggle of twelve years. That have made you so powerful and strong. And that's what you now put into the song. And with that, you are truly a very special child with a fantastic voice and an inspiration. Thank you. Well, the other two did very well too. So... Dear Ali, which one of these three top performers would you take into the next round? You've all done fantastically well, too. And I want you to be so proud of yourselves for the rest of your lives. Who is that? Emma Emma, the judging panel. We'll see you again at the Sing-Offs. Congratulations. Opladen. Up to the Sing-Offs. Song and music I love all four of you. And I'm taking along... Emma Thank you. After the finale of The Voice Kids for Emma. The first guests. I find this fantastic. I have a star at the table here with Beleef Kerkraden TV. Hi Emma. Hi. I cried last week over you. Oh, thank you very much. There's nothing that can be done about it. I found this fantastic. What a song, huh? Yes, it's actually a very beautiful song. Did you already have that in your repertoire or something? Of course, I sang that during the Blind Audition. And if you end up in the Sing-Off, then you really have to sing it. So I didn't find that very natural. It's just such a beautiful song. And also just a good story that I can convey. Yeah, you really are a fighter, huh? Yes, I think so. You have to put in quite a bit of effort for that, huh? Yes, that's correct. You're walking here with such a bag too. Yes, I have without food. And I actually have gastroparesis. That is a stomach paralysis. And for that, I have no food. Do you limit yourself in certain things in your life? Well, for example, I can't cook very well. I can only handle very small amounts. And not even things like frikandellen or the like. That's even better. Look at me, I've had plenty of frikandellen. That's not good either. Yes, I cannot do that, for example. Well, I can't really walk super long distances either. Yeah, those kind of things. Are you at school now? I'm also at school, yes. What are you doing? I'm doing MAVO, but I'm at a free school. In fact, all levels are mixed together in one class. Yes, that is quite convenient. Emma Kok, The Warrior Yes. The finale has taken place, as this is a Sunday broadcast. We aren't allowed to tell anything about it at all. That's not allowed by RTL. Yes, that's correct. That is all stipulated contractually. But you do come from a very musical family, don't you? Yes, that's correct. I have a brother who plays the violin and so on. And I have a sister who sings classical, Sofie. Really? How is that at home? Here it is... For us, it doesn't stand out particularly that it's very musical at home. My parents sometimes say it's as if they're walking through a music school. But for us, it's actually normal or something like that. We don't really notice that. Because Sofie and I usually always have our instrument with us. So... Yes, you have your voice, don't you? Yes, that is our voice. Yes, we've been humming quite often and quite quickly. And then we go from whispering to singing, and sometimes even to shouting. So I can imagine you're singing a cappella together at the kitchen table at home. Yes, sometimes. And then your brother joins in with the violin. No, that's not it. Huh? That goes a bit too far. Do Papa and Mama play an instrument too? Dad and Mom were already in harmony in Kerkrade. Now they no longer do that. But I think they've passed those graves on to us. Nice, huh? There's still one left, right? Yes, I think so. What I have seen... I walked through the market and found it absolutely wonderful. Have you seen that at the wire house too? Did you take a photo? Yes, certainly. That magnificent large banner. Yes, yes. Something like that, roughly. Yes, a bit, yes. But only the Voidskids. Yes. RTL Yes. Tjongejonge, nice, huh? Yes, I really like it. How do you experience this? It's a rollercoaster, more or less. It's just super fun and it's an experience. You don't do that, say, not like that. You now have a certain voice. How do you think it feels when you're about 14 or 15 years old and your voice starts breaking? I have no idea. No, huh? No, actually, I don't know that yet. What do you want to do in the future? Of course, I'd naturally just want to break through as an artist. Yes. Yes, that's actually just my big dream. Yes? Yes. And something like the Kelly Family? I don't know that. But I really enjoy making music with my brother and sister. So we'll definitely keep that in mind, yes. I was so glad you were here, weren't you? Yes, thank you. Me too. And now I know for whom I have been crying. Yes. That's how it is... It'll come to you soon enough, won't it? Yes, thank you very much. Fantastic. Thanks a lot, huh? Yes, thank you. Many congratulations. Thank you. And I hope things are going very well with you. Yes, thank you. Thanks a lot, huh. There will come a time when you will begin to lie. Just as Dad lied to Grandma when I was a teenager It's a time when you go on a date with a girl For some reason, it has to go secretly That is not the only one You will make the same mistakes as daddy. Things like smoking on a day Do I see the control disappear? But until that day, I keep you informed The hours that fly The years that lie They say to go rest There is plenty of time Don't you see that I love you so much? Oh, I already miss you all now While you're still with me Maybe people think I'm exaggerating. Maybe those people are also right. Maybe it'll all turn out alright after all. And I'll be used to it before I know it But maybe nothing changes about my pain Maybe by that time I won't even be there anymore Maybe I know one thing for certain I miss you for life The hours that fly The years that lie They say to go rest There is plenty of time Don't you see that I love you so much? Oh, I already miss you all now While you're still with me What if I told you it was all meant to be? Do you believe me? Do you agree? It's almost as if we've met before Can we make this dream last forever? And I'll cherish all the love we share A moment like this Some people wait a lifetime For a moment like this Some people search forever For that one special kiss Oh, I can't believe this is happening to me Some people wait a lifetime For a moment like this Some people wait a lifetime For a moment Some people wait I'm not a stranger to the dark Hide away, they say Because we don't want your broken parts But I won't let them reduce me to dust I know there's a place for us For we are glorious When the sharpest words wanna cut me down Gonna send a flood, gonna dry them out I am brave, I am bruised I am who I'm meant to be And this is me Another round against my skin Don't fly away Because today I won't let this shame take hold We are breaking through the barricades And reaching for the sun We are warriors. I'm gonna send a flood, gonna dry them out I am brave, I am bruised I am who I'm meant to be I'm marching on to the beat of the drums I'm not afraid to be seen I'll make no apologies This is me The Voice Kids 2021 Season 10 Has been won Door Emma! Jeetje Dear girl Here is the trophy Really, what have you learned from him? So much, just as he said during the battles Make your ---- and hit That's just the phrase that always goes through my head He always says things like that How on earth do you come up with that? How do you come up with that? He just says really nice things to me. And he's super sweet, we just said that too, didn't we? Everyone who has followed Voice Kids You know that you often walk around with a little backpack According to me, 22 hours per day Really respect that, you know, that you do that Without food And there were also some children at school. Then bully you What has this entire Voice adventure meant to you now? Yes, very much It's actually just a bit of a distraction from everything. And I can also just sometimes forget the pumps I don't often have that, just being able to forget them Yes, it's just really nice Yes, nice Have you already gotten responses from that press hack again? Jeetje, you're doing great! Yes, not super much like that But I just think yes, I'll be there Yes, just so You're just doing it You're just a warrior Thank you Yes Now, let's take a look at Jermai The state is now with Emma's parents Germain Yes Now, back to a bit of calm here Noooo Did you expect all this to be in there? No, really not The talent Incredible Yes, even you surprised Yes, certainly Yes, and the musicality, because it is certainly there You, of course, are also a musician Yes, I'm studying at the conservatory, but I find it fantastic. I am incredibly proud Yes, are you also musical? Been there Been there, okay But this talent that Emma has, or Sofietje, or Enzo— we don't have it. Has anything really changed with Emma over the past few months? Yes, Emma has truly become much more self-assured. Yes, we can really say that. Well, that's always nice Back home in Kerkrade, that's correct, but Emma Kok is still entirely in the lead. Ta-da! Yes, I am the winner I still can't believe it. It was quite exciting, really, the moment she says she's the winner. Has won by Emma! Earlier that evening, Emma sang the stars of the sky in a TV broadcast that had already been recorded. Coach Ali B. is, of course, extremely proud. It's a fairy-tale-like world, which I think best describes your performance. The rest of your life, you must live a different life than other children Yes, Emma is not like all other thirteen-year-old children. Yes, I have been without food, and I've actually been without food because I have a stomach craving. That's actually called gastroparesis. Yes, that's why I can eat less easily than others Yes, this is the feeding tube, and it runs all the way here to my stomach. Emma doesn't know if this condition will ever go away, and sometimes she finds that quite difficult. I'm currently just in a phase where I find it hard to accept. But yes, I'm just genuinely working on it, and this also gives me a whole lot of strength and joy again. Coach Ali B. has helped her very well throughout her adventure on Voice Kids. Ali is just a super kind coach; he is kind, he is funny, he is caring. He is extremely trustworthy; you can trust him completely, and he's simply the best coach there is. Emma's house and her family's home are filled with greeting cards, and there is visitors throughout the entire day. And of course, a winner also receives prizes. Emma won 25,000 euros, which she can use later when she studies. She doesn't know what she wants to study yet, but she does know what she wants to achieve. Now, I of course just hope that I'll break out as an artist and singer Yes, I'm not going there to walk. I've received replies, and I haven't read all of them yet. So now time is also being spent on just comfortably reading all those reactions And that's just super fun too But I find all the responses super lively, and there are just way too many of them. And they just keep flowing in endlessly Yes, I feel good, I feel really happy, cheerful, and yes, I can't believe any of this. I partied very hard with Ali, my family, and the people who were there. And we just hung out really comfortably in the studio until around two o'clock or so. Great party, danced, and sang Yeah, and then we went home, and it was about half past three. And then I slept for another four hours, and that was it. Yes, yes, I thought it was super fun sitting with Bo. Yeah, well, yeah, if they call your name then, that would be indescribable. Had you expected it yourself? No, I didn't expect it myself, no And what about the other candidates? Do you still keep in touch with them? Certainly know where we have one large group together And there are at least 68 children in there, if I'm not mistaken. Almost all Blind Edition children from The Voice It's super cozy, and yes, we message each other every day. We just have a really great band, yes I have a very good relationship with Ali. Yes, we just have contact with each other And he said that when you're sad or when you're just extremely happy Can you please call me anytime? And he had promised that we would one day go with Silver, also a winner of Ali Let's just once go into the studio together, the three of us Yes, something else is coming up as well. Yes, now you've won that scholarship Have you already thought about the things you would like to become? Do you have any ideas? Yes, of course I would love to become an artist. I just want to come out as an artist with my own music But for example, the training program at the Herman Brood Academy Or another type of education—such an education I find quite appealing. What are the most exciting moments of The Voice? Yes, that I was the winner Of Ben, yes Yes, of course very proud Yes, very proud Yes, very special to experience that from the inside. To see everything, how it is recorded, produced, and so on That is quite good indeed. Yes, I really want to thank each and every one of you so much for all your votes I really appreciate it so much Thank you very much! Suppose you win, can you guess what else might still come your way on Earth? No, I am not winning It's all beautiful Of course, visit grandpa and grandma Besides that, countless congratulations, interviews, and the like Huize Kok is even a witch's cauldron. The street and the neighborhood have also lived through it together. With the musical adventure of the 13-year-old singer What had settled there And when it then makes the Mong and starts singing Yes, then of course it's not possible to grab it in his way And there I think it also has every reason to be incredibly proud. It was great last night Yes, we found it very exciting. So, the neighborhood's pride? They can certainly say that the neighborhood's pride It all started a year ago Then she signed up for The Voice Kids Emma's life has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ever since then. It's incredible what she has accomplished over the past year. Yes, well, four are actually absolutely amazed And the words, in fact, fall short And for the sake of clarity, Emma Kok should just go back to school on Monday, right? Yes, that's certainly still the case We'd better think about that some more. Emma can afford to rest a little while before both feet are back on the ground. As for her music career, the sky's the limit. They know that here too by now