Helene Fischer, a celebrated German singer, gained worldwide fame as in 2018, she was ranked among the top touring musicians worldwide and has sold over 15 million records. Meanwhile, Philias Martinek, a young talent from Germany’s The Voice Kids, has faced challenges of his own.

Struggling with a growth disorder that slowed his hormones, Philias is smaller than his peers and endured bullying at school for his condition. Despite these hurdles, his musical talent shines through, proving that his voice is far bigger than any obstacle.

In 2018, 13-year-old Philias made a remarkable appearance on The Helene Fischer Show, joining the host for a heartfelt rendition of John Legend’s “All of Me.” With just a pianist accompanying them, the emotional performance left the audience spellbound.

Philias’ father was moved to tears as the young singer delivered a powerful and tender rendition. By the end of the song, the entire audience stood in appreciation, giving him a well-deserved standing ovation. Before taking off the stage, Helene told Philias, “ihr könnt stolz auf euch schon sein”, which translates to “you can be proud of yourself”.

This struck a chord with YouTube viewers, who quickly took to the comments to express their admiration as some confessed they couldn’t forget Philias’s beautiful voice. Another also commented, “ “What great talent the both of them are. This was just perfection. Truly beautiful.”

Martinek then said, “I felt quite honored to be able to sing with Helene Fischer. I thought it was so beautiful how many people I seemed to have touched with my singing. Some even had tears in their eyes. I could see that from the stage.”