Natalie Okri - Britain's Got Talent -

NAME: Natalie Tafadzwanashe Okri

AGE: 10

FROM: Deptford London

JOB: Year 5 at Primary School

BACKGROUND:

Natalie started to singing Natasha Bedingfield’s song ‘These Words’ when she was 4. According to her mother, Tabitha, she is singing non stop and always used to entertain people with her singing. Everyone kept telling Tabitha that Natalie should be entered into a talent competition, as she was so good. So this year Natasha insisted and persuaded her mum to enter her into BGT.

Natalie lives in Surrey Queys with Tabitha (42) who runs her own accounting business and sister Michelle (19) who is studying at university.Dinky diva Natalie Okri made it into the top three on tonight’s Britain’s Got Talent, but lost out to dance group Diversity when Piers Morgan and Simon Cowell decided they should go through.

The little singing star had been touted as a contender to rival Susan Boyle in the final, but this was not to be.

Natalie looked as lovely as ever when she took to the stage and performed Jamelia’s pop hit Superstar.

The judges smiled throughout her performance.

When she had finished, Piers Morgan asked: “How are you feeling?” Natalie replied: “excited.”

“You should be - to come on that stage in front of millions people at 10 years old. It is incredible. I couldn’t do it and I’m four times your age. It was terrific. You are a little star in the making.”

Amanda added: “I have been looking forward to your performance and you didn’t disappoint me. You are beautiful, really confident and you looked like you enjoyed every second. You owned that stage, and I know that is Louis’s favourite line but well done, fantastic performance.”

Simon finished the praise by saying: “I still totally adore you. You’re one of the cutest kids I have ever met. On a slight downer, I wouldn’t have chosen that song. What it didn’t give you is an opportunity to see who you are. It was more cutsey than what I would have preferred. Just smile and you’ll get a load of votes.”

It is rare to see Simon so taken with a performer and although he didn’t put Natalie into the final tonight, at ten years old there is still plenty of time for this little lady to reach her star potential.

Could Simon be the man to make her dreams come true?

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Natalie Okri - Britain's Got Talent

Britain's Got Talent singer Natalie Okri says school bullies make her 'cry'

The ten year old, dubbed 'baby Beyonce', appeared on the ITV talent show with a rendition of Alicia Keys' 'No One' which won over the judges and led to the audience giving her a standing ovation.

The schoolgirl, who has been singing since the age of four, has admitted that she is bullied at school as a result of her singing ability.

Natalie, who lives with her mother and 20-year-old sister Michelle in South London, said: "There is one girl who makes fun of me because I wear ordinary clothes and she wears fashion stuff.

 "But I know I can win and show them all what I can do," she told the Daily Mail.

Her mother Tabeth Mupondihunga confirmed the youngster had been physically and verbally abused since auditioning for the show.

The youngster, who is estranged from her father, said she wanted to win the competition and £100,000 prize money to buy a new house for her mother and sister.

Simon Cowell described her as "totally and utterly adorable" and Piers Morgan said she was a "a very very little girl with a very very big voice".

There is one more audition show for Britain's Got Talent, which will air next Saturday before a week of live shows culminating in the grand final on May 30.

However, Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle still remains the favourite to win the competition and the chance to entertain the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance this year.

The 48-year-old spinster first stunned viewers and judges with her rendition of I Dreamed A Dream from musical Les Miserables.

Her performance on the first episode of this year's Britain's Got Talent has been viewed almost 200 million times after it was posted on YouTube. Now an international star, Boyle has appeared on Oprah Winfrey's US chat show.

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Ronan Parke - What About Now

Ronan Talks About Norwich and Potters Leisure Resort

The 13-year-old singer from Poringland, who was runner up in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent, appeared at Potters Leisure Resort in Hopton on Friday and Sunday.

He will be coming back home this Friday when he will meet fans and sign autographs at HMV in Gentleman’s Walk, Norwich.

Ronan said: “My performances at Potters went really well; it was a really good crowd.

“It was nice to be performing back in Norfolk and seeing my family as I had been away for a whole week doing promotion for the album.”

Spokesman for Potters Richard Lennox said: “Ronan was fantastic.

“He had a crowd of about 800 people on Sunday and it would have been near enough the same on Friday night.

“He sang five songs – Forget You, Songbird, Stronger Than I Am, A Thousand Miles and Feeling Good.

“He was on stage for about 20 minutes to half an hour as part of a full show by our resident theatre company.”

Potters sales co-ordinator, Lisa Aldis added: “He was so good I nearly cried. I have never seen a singer who is so good. For such a little person he has such a good voice.”

Since he shot to fame, he has toured the country singing and making guest appearances.

Speaking about his self-titled album, which was released yesterday, Ronan said: “I’m really excited about it; I hope people like it. My favourite track is Fix You.”

He said thousands of his fans, dubbed Ronanators, had been holding parties over the weekend to celebrate the release of the album.

While most 13 year olds will be relaxing and enjoying the half term break this week, Ronan will spend every day promoting his album.

“My life has really changed. Having an album out now is great.

“If I didn’t enter Britain’s Got Talent, I would be sitting down at home and it would be normal life. It’s crazy; it’s a big dream for me.”

The album includes covers of Nina Simone’s Feeling Good, Kelly Clarkson’s Because of You and Make You Feel My Love by Adele, both of which he performed during his time on Britain’s Got Talent.

The album also features a track written by Gary Barlow, Stronger Than I Am.

Ronan will be at HMV in Gentleman’s Walk, Norwich, on Friday at 5pm.

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Ronan Parke Singing Forget You Live T4 On The Beach 2011

We need a Gay Talent to stop that Girls Crying. I love him , i like his style,Voice and his Art of Present himself. And i will stop Pirating if he brings his first Own Album out without covers, then i buy it. Go on Ronan with your Style and you dont become that Bieber Style.

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Britain's Got Talent Final 2011 - Ronan Parke - (HD)

Ronan's talent hasn't once fallen on deaf ears, as it was clear right from his very first audition that he was gifted with an incredible voice. Even guest judge Louis Walsh said that he was one to watch! On Monday night he proved his talent when his performance won him the most public votes which secured his place in tonight's final. Although he's had this week to rehearse, it's not a very long time! Is Ronan's natural talent strong enough to prove that he deserves to be in tonight's final and even perform for the Queen?

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Kaitlyn Maher (4 year old singer) on America's Got Talent

Kaitlyn to Sing Concert Nov. 23, 2011 at the Wonderland of Lights Official Lighting Ceremony in Marshall, TX

Kaitlyn Maher is only seven years old, but has already endeared herself to millions across America and around the world. When she was only four years old, her pure voice, cute smile, and infectious personality propelled her over hundreds of thousands of contestants to become the youngest person ever to make it as a Top 10 Finalist on NBC’s hit show, America’s Got Talent.

Since her auspicious debut, Kaitlyn has continued to capture hearts through her prolific performances. She was a featured entertainer at the White House for then-President and First Lady Bush – as well as over 7,000 attendees – in the live, nationally televised Lighting of the National Christmas Tree ceremony. She was touched to bring comfort to our country’s brave men and women of the armed forces when she performed special concerts for the wounded warriors at the Walter Reed National Medical Center and retired soliders at the Veterans’ Affair Center in Washington, D.C.

Kaitlyn also performed at the National Cherry Blossom Festival chaired by First Lady Michelle Obama, sang at major professional sporting events, including over 40,000 people at a Washington Nationals Major League Baseball game (her rendition of the National Anthem and God Bless America was highlighted on ESPN’s SportsCenter), and has headlined many other corporate and charity events around the country. She helped kickoff a national gospel music tour at the Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK. Kaitlyn’s God-given gift and unique ability to draw and captivate audiences remains evident as she has performances booked throughout the rest of this year and next.

Kaitlyn also debuted in her first Disney role – as the cute little puppy named “Tiny” — in the movie Santa Buddies, which released as the #1 DVD in America back in November 2009. Kaitlyn was then selected by Disney to be the lead actress in The Search for Santa Paws, released November 2010. Next, Kaitlyn was selected for a voiceover role in another upcoming movie, Treasure Buddies, scheduled for release in 2011. Kaitlyn also provided supporting roles in 2 additional feature films: Love, Gloria (scheduled for release in 2011) and Mia and The Magoo (scheduled for release in 2011).

Kaitlyn has also been active in the media. She was a featured performer on the Entertainment Tonight, The Hollywood Christmas Parade, Today Show, Access Hollywood, Fox and Friends' Christmas Special, Bonnie Hunt Show, Leo Little's Big Show, and Canada's Breakfast Television show. She has appeared in People magazine as well as major newspapers, magazines, television interviews, and websites around the world. Yahoo.com even selected Kaitlyn as one of the Top 10 Best Moments of Reality TV. Kaitlyn was also the lead actress in a national commercial campaign, finished a print ad campaign for a leading national company, and has recorded various public service videos.

To top things off, Kaitlyn recorded her debut inspirational CD “You Were Meant To Be,” in Nashville, 2 songs of which she co-wrote ("Daddy I Love You" and "Dreams Come True").

Throughout this journey, Kaitlyn has been especially excited about the opportunity, as she says, “to bless people and make them happy.” She was honored to be selected by Compassion International – one of the largest child aid organizations in the world – to be their first ever Child Ambassador! Kaitlyn is thrilled to be working with Compassion to help raise awareness of and address childhood poverty around the world! In this role, Kaitlyn has traveled to El Salvador to take supplies and of course sing to the children in need. She was so touched by the children there, she began sponsoring one of the precious children (Lisbeth) she met while on the trip. She may be only seven years old, but she’s proving you’re never too young to make a difference!

Through it all, Kaitlyn still enjoys being a kid. In addition to being homeschooled, she is actively involved in ballet, swimming, her church, AWANA club, and singing at a local nursing home. She admittedly loves to read (at a 5th grade level) and particularly enjoys “smothering” her baby brother with kisses!

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America's Got Talent - Team iLuminate - Performance.

Team iLuminate is a group of glow-suit dancers from Los Angeles. They are best known for performing in the sixth season of America's Got Talent. They finished in third place.

The dancers were dressed in black and performed in the dark, but the audience were able to see them due the suits being covered in a mixture of Electroluminescent Wire and LED's, the flashing of the lights on all the dancers were synchronised to give various effects.

Team iLuminate WOWED the audience and LIT UP the stage on Tuesday's episode with their amazing dance and glow stick spectacular!

Honestly, we've never even dreamed this possible and can't even begin to imagine the amount of precise coordination needed to pull off what Team Iluminate has just pulled off!

Do yourself a favor and watch the video above to see what everyone else in your office has probably already been talking about this week!

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Australia got talent 2011 semi finals - Chooka Parker

"Chooka Parker"

One of the real talent that Australia has. Watch his amazing performance. Rate comment and also dont forget to vote him to see his new videos.

The 17-year-old self-taught musician from Red Lion, near Maryborough, wowed the nation with his performance on television talent competition Australia's Got Talent last night.

"It was funny to see me up there with all of them," Chooka said.

"I kind of knew it was coming but I did not expect it would be like bang, and everyone knew who I was," he said.

"I haven't been up the street yet but beforehand, everyone would see me and say 'I've seen you on the TV' or 'are you that guy?’."

Chooka was the first performer to showcase his talent on the Channel Seven program last night, having featured in ads for the show leading up to last night's series opener.

His performance almost reduced judge Dannii Minogue to tears, attracting a standing ovation from the crowd.

Chooka's journey to national television has been a unique ride.

He grew up in a family without a television, internet or CD player.

His mother, Kerry, homeschooled him and older brother, Adam.
Chooka  received a CD of classical performer Wolfgang Mozart but had to wait  two years before his family purchased a CD player so he could listen to  it.
The sounds changed his life, with the naturally talented musical youth teaching himself to play the piano and read music.
Chooka  entered the television competition, which he had never heard of until  late last year, after friends at shearing school heard him play his  Casio keyboard.
He only performs original music that he makes up spontaneously, never repeating a previous performance.
Fans of the program took to their Twitter and Facebook accounts to heap praise upon the teen after watching his performance.

The Parker family borrowed a television to watch their son and brother showcase his talent.
Chooka  said the family switched off the television after watching their first  ever Australia's Got Talent episode and returned to their normal nightly  activity, listening to him play.
"We stopped watching after that," he said.
"It was quite enjoyable watching all the performances.
"I think the best thing about Australia's Got Talent  is meeting all these new people who can do all these different things.
"It was quite amazing, very, very impressive."

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America's Got Talent 2011 - Anna Graceman

Anna Graceman is 11 years old. She was born and raised in beautiful Southeast Alaska. Her mother played classical music to her before she was born and after she was born her mother spent many hours singing, reading and playing music to her. At just a few months old her parents started displaying flashcards for her to read and gain word association. All of this together sparked the love of music and words!

She started singing a melody of complete songs at 18 months. She loved to sing! She would sing and sing until her parents would ask her to stop so they could get a little quite time. By 2 years old she was not afraid to sing to large groups and left audiences stunned by her ability to perform well at such a young age. At 4 years old she stopped just playing on the piano and she began truly playing the piano. At this point she was playing chords and learning notes on the staff. So I Cried is the first song she wrote. She was only 6 years old and in the first grade. She amazed many with her deep lyrics and knowledge of musical composition. Since then she has continued to write many other songs both lyrical and instrumental – 35 of them have been released in various forms.

As a rule in her house there is no cable T.V. and other entertainment is limited, so when Anna is not playing her piano or singing she spends many hours reading and writing stories. She loves to write mythical stories. She also enjoys swimming or riding her bike in the summer and skiing or sledding in the winter. She is a great down hill skier! She spends many hours practicing her music: singing, playing piano and writing. She currently takes classical piano lessons and is learning how to play the guitar. She loves her Big Baby Taylor!

She has a love of learning, encouraged through the Montessori program and wants to be a singer, song writer and story writer in the future. Many thanks to her piano teachers, school teachers, school counselors, parents and other family members for their encouraging confidence in her that has and still motivates her success.

Anna Graceman loves her homeland Alaska. She is moved by the beautiful and stunning scenery and devoted and friendly community. Anna has a gift that she wants to share with all in hopes that through her music she can make a difference in this world; that she will encourage others, especially children, to find and nurture their gift and use those gifts for good on this earth.

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Marina Dalmas - Rolling in the deep

Who is Marina Dalmas?

Hi.......Who is Marina Dalmas?

Yeah, she's thirteen, yet she can sing better than Adele. What? Is is true? Damn it, she's too good for her age...haha

Yes, believe me, i wont lie to you.. She is from France and her talent was discovered when she joined Inkroyable Talent..You go girl !

He he...berdiri bulu roma i dengaq suara adik ni..Her face is just like Selena Gomez..Kan baguih kalau Selena punya voice pon macam nih..

But in my opinion, Adele has her own strength and her voice is veryyy superbb !

http://youtu.be/e_Fi4kheZLA

Marina Dalmas

Born: February 9, 1998 is a girl of 13 years only, but already totally passionate about singing. She has been singing since an early age, 4 years ago she began to sing tunes of songs, then 11 years old she started really in the song. She is very inspired by the singers voice "soul" and special. It is an undisputed fan of Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Adele, Amy Winehouse .

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Australias Got Talent 2010 - Final - Bobby Andonov

Bobby has performed since the age of 6, when he started dancing and singing in his hometown, Melbourne, Australia then at the age of 9, he starred as Danny in a Junior Production of Grease the Musical and after rave reviews from his family and friends, decided on his life path. His aunt, noticing his talent, encouraged Bobby to audition for Disney's The Lion King and Bobby was selected from 3000 applicants to be one of four Young Simbas in Melbourne, Sydney and Shanghai, China.

 

Birth name : Bobby Andonov
Born : 28 August 1994 (age 17
Origin: Melbourne, Australia
Genres: Soul, Pop rock, R&B
Occupations: Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Actor

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Australias Got Talent 2010 - Final - Brianna Bishop

Brianna Bishop's Australias got talent Audition. Brianna the 12 year old musical theater student sings popular (May i mention that at the time of this audition she has the flu and a massive headache so this isnt even her best

Brianna Bishop

Height: 167 cm / 5ft 6in
Shoe size: 5.5 UK / 7.0 US / 38.5 Euro
Weight: 40 kg / 88 lbs
Hair colour: Auburn
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
Hair length: Long
Skin colour: White
Hair type: Wavy
Eye colour: Brown
Experience

2011

13 A New Musical : Jason Robert Brown's Broadway Musical 13 back by popular demand playing the role of Kendra at Randall Theatre in South Yarra in December by Stagemasters, Victoria, Aus

Real Meal Deal : Tropfest Film with Director Stuart Mannion and Pennie Brown Producer, Victoria, Aus

13 - A New Musical : Played one of the lead roles as "Kendra" for Stage Masters Productions at Trades Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Aus

Screen Actors Australia : Five day workshop, Melbourne, Aus

2010

Young Australian Broadway Chorus : Musical Theatre, Melbourne, Aus

Crown Casino : Singing at Starry Starry Night for Allannah & Madeline Foundation, Melbourne, Aus

Sandown Greyhound Racing : Singing National Anthem for Melbourne Cup, Melbourne, Aus

Crown Casino : Singing at Star Ball for Starlight Childrens' Foundation, Melbourne, Aus

Australia's Got Talent 2010 : Grand finalist, Melbourne, Aus

Star City Casino : Singing at Gold Harold Awards for Life Education, Melbourne, Aus

Short Film "Cake" : Lead role playing the role of "Gillian", Victoria, Aus

2009

School Choir Captain, Melbourne, Aus

Young Australian Broadway Chorus : Soloist for Show Chorus (Advanced Performance Group), Melbourne, Aus

2008

Bettina Management, Melbourne, Aus

Mordialloc Eisteddfod : First Place Junior Vocal Section, Melbourne, Aus

School Musical Production of "Honk" : A lead role playing "the Cat", Melbourne, Aus

"The King & I" Nova Music Theatre : Princess Yin Yao Lak, Melbourne, Aus

2007

Springfest Junior Idol competition : Grand finalist (12 years and under), Gold Coast, Aus

Spotlight Entertainers Festival : Winning best vocalist (10 years and under), Gold Coast, Aus

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