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BIG NIGHT: W Factor judges Eg White, Nicola Grier and Manick Govinda listen to Sahara Russell (below) sing American Pie
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alented youngsters raised the roof at Shepherds Bush’s Wendell Park primary school as this year’s W Factor competition brought a host of starry-eyed performers to the stage.
Breakdancing, singing and stand-up comedy entertained the 150-strong audience as the acts did their utmost to impress the line-up of judges, which included Ivor Novello award-winning composer Eg White, actress Nicola Grier and artists’ producer Manick Govinda, of contemporary arts organisation Artsadmin.
Compered by film director Nick Murphy, whose recent work includes The Awakening starring Dominic West and Rebecca Hall, alongside Year 6 pupil sidekick Nayyaf Alotaibi, the event was a celebration of the school’s artistic skill. For the first time ever in the competition’s six-year history, the 13 acts included a short film, by Year 6 pupils Tom Hacker, Daniel Hacker and Callum Harrison, which won the contest’s best group category. Enny Edowu, Year 5, won best solo prize for a soulful rendition of Selena Gomez’ track I’m no Beauty Queen – I’m just Beautiful Me, while breakdancer Ashleen Shina, Year 3, won best original act, as well as best overall winner. STORY CONTINUEs ON PAGE 52 51