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Talent Search Continues

Costa del Sol International Talent Contest Reality Star - Marbella 2013 Culminates with Semi-final and Finals 14th December & 25th January at Puerto Banus Grand Cinema RS Productions and Recording Studio Avalon London have been searching for the best musical talent from the Costa del Sol and beyond as part of the second edition of talent contest Reality Star.

Founder and Organizer Natalie Stuart-Fox and Producers Roger and Adam Cook have held many auditions and viewed hundreds of video submissions and with their experienced panel of judges they have selected their favourite 20 contestants to perform live at their semi-finals on 14th December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema, with the very best reaching the finals in January.

This will be a fantastic show, showcasing the best new talent in a stunning environment, and it’s a great winter evening out for all the family.

Tickets are on sale for 20 euros from www.reality-star.com.

Supported by Marbella Town Hall and sponsored by Sotogrande International School, Reality Star 2013/14 is finding the best talent and supporting them to succeed in this tough industry. Last year’s finalists have already recorded songs, videos and performed at huge events such as the Starlite Festival. This year they are partnering with the UK’s No 1 Online International music contest FameStage.com and winners will perform at the FameStage UK Finals in London to give participants even more exposure and improve their chances of success.

Famous judges from the music industry will put the performers through their paces including; Music Industry heavyweight Roger Cook, Talk Radio Europe Presenter Allan Bowley, Rus Radio’s Robert Wibberly, formerly from Rank Entertainment UK, and singing star Stephen Lloyd Morgan.

For more information and to order tickets visit www.reality-star.com or email info@reality-star.com

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SALA SUNDAYS

You might think after a bustling weekend La Sala would slow down on Sundays, think again. This month La Sala introduces Sala Sundays with live entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening, traditional Sunday lunch, Champagne offers and kids entertainers.

The afternoon live music session from 3-6pm is the perfect accompaniment to La Sala’s ‘not-to-miss’ Sunday roast.

Each week chef Darren designs an enticing three course set menu for just 24.95€ (excl. VAT) with choices including Steamed Asparagus with Poached Egg and Hollandaise or Deep Fried Brie with Cranberry Sauce to start. Roasted Gammon with Colcannon, Buttered Cabbage and White Onion Sauce or Roast Rib of Beef or Pork and Crackling served with Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Seasonal Vegetables and Gravy are some of the inviting main

REALITY STAR MARBELLA

RS Productions and Recording Studio Avalon London have been searching for the best musical talent from the Costa del Sol and beyond as part of the second edition of talent contest Reality Star. Founder and Organizer Natalie Stuart-Fox and Producers Roger and Adam Cook have held many auditions and viewed hundreds of video submissions and with their experienced panel of judges they have selected their favourite 20 contestants to perform live at their semi-finals on 14th December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema, with the very best reaching the finals in January. This will be a fantastic show, showcasing the best new talent in a stunning environment, and it’s a great winter evening out for all the family. Tickets can be ordered from reality-star.com and the first 100 are on sale for 20€ for two.

courses available. If you still have room, finish off your gourmet feast with Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding served with Custard, Banoffee Crumble or Chocolate Praline Fondant. How could you resist!

Over a third of Brits have voted the Sunday roast their favourite dish, “I think it’s fantastic that this tradition is still so popular,” shared chef, Darren, “it’s a little touch of home here on the coast.”

If you choose to select the threecourse menu (and how could you not!) you can take advantage of the fantastic value offer on Heidsieck Champagne, purchase one bottle and receive a second one complimentary! If that’s not enough La Sala also provides a children’s entertainer in the second dining room, adjacent to the restaurant, to keep the little ones

Supported by Marbella Town Hall, leading media company RusRadio and sponsored by Sotogrande International School, Reality Star 2013/14 is finding the best talent and supporting them to succeed in this tough industry.

Last year’s finalists have already recorded songs, videos and performed at huge events such as RusRadio’s Made in the USSR concert at the Starlite Festival, Marbella Russian Film Festival and Marbella’s Art Festival. This year they are partnering with the UK’s No 1 Online International music contest FameStage.com and winners will perform at the FameStage UK Finals in London to give participants even more exposure and improve their chances of success.

entertained and kids can enjoy a delicious roast dinner for only 7.95€!

Sala Sundays, the only place to be. For reservations please call 952 814 145.

Reality Star Semi-final: 14 December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema from 16.30-19.30.

Tickets – 15€ with first 100 tickets available for 20€ for two.

Grand final of the Reality Star January 25th 2014 Puerto Banus Grand Cinema.

Famous judges from the music industry will put the performers through their paces including; Music Industry heavyweight Roger Cook, Talk Radio Europe Presenter Allan Bowley, RusRadio’s Robert Wibberly, formerly from Rank Entertainment UK, and singing star Stephen Lloyd Morgan.

For more information and to order tickets visit reality-star.com or email info@reality-star.com

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Costa del Sol International Talent Contest Reality Star Contest culminates with semi-final and finals on 14th December & 25th January ity Star 2012 got to the Final of Open MIC UK 2013 Finalist Carolina Montejo, successfully performed at the London Hippodrome Casino in April 2013 Karin Sorief - Became a finalist whilst still a student at Sotogrande International school and was a firm favourite of the audience. Since competing in Reality Star she has been performing at shows, galas and events on the Costa del Sol, and will be starting a degree in music and performance in London. In November she performed at the

Press Release RS PRODUCTIONS and Recording Studio Avalon London have been searching for the best musical talent from the Costa del Sol and beyond as part of the second edition of talent contest Reality Star.

Founder and organiser Natalie Stuart-Fox and producers Roger and Adam Cook have held many auditions and viewed hundreds of video submissions and with their experienced panel of judges they have selected their favourite 20 contestants to perform live at their semi-finals on 14th December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema, with the very best reaching the finals in January.

This will be a fantastic show, showcasing the best new talent in a stunning environment, and it's a great winter evening out for all the family.

Tickets can be ordered from www.reality-star.com and the first 100 are on sale for 20€ for 2.

Supported by Marbella Town Hall, leading media company RusRadio and sponsored by Sotogrande International School, Reality Star 2013/14 is finding the best talent and supporting them to succeed in this tough industry.

Last year's finalists have already recorded songs, videos and performed at huge events such as RusRadio's Made in the USSR concert at the Starlite Festival, Marbella Russian Film Festival and Marbella's Art Festival.

This year they are partnering with the UK's No 1 Online International music contest FameStage.com and winners will perform at the FameStage UK Finals in London to give participants even more exposure and improve their chances of success.

Famous judges from the music industry will put the performers through their paces in-

cluding; Music Industry heavyweight Roger Cook, Talk Radio Europe Presenter Allan Bowley, RusRadio's Robert Wibberly, formerly from Rank Entertainment UK, and singing star Stephen Lloyd Morgan.

For more information and to order tickets visit www.realitystar.com or email info@realitystar.com

Key event information • Reality Star Semi-final - 14 December at the Puerto Banus Grand Cinema from 16.30-19.30.

Tickets - 15€ with first 100 tickets

available for 20€ for two.

• Grand final of the Reality Star January 25th 2014 Puerto Banus Grand Cinema.

• Contact - www.reality-star.com or email info@reality-star.com

Last year's finalists: Where are they now?

Winner of the Reality Star Prize, Salome Simone, participated at the biggest International Song Contest ''Sunshine Steps 2012 '' in Monte Negro. She is an amazing talent, singer, model and dancer and is hotly tipped to succeed.

Zoe Louise -Winner of Real-

MusicBox 2013 Awards ceremony, one of Russia's events for the music industry in Moscow's Kremlin.

Jani Izoria - Amazing young tenor from Georgia was a sensation in last year's competition and now lives in Italy and is managed by RS Productions.

This 18-year-old classical singer conquered the hearts of Marbella society this summer, performed at the biggest festivals and charity events and is travelling extensively to perform with invitations from London, Italy and Moscow.

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NEW TALENT

This December saw 20 semi-finalists competing for a coveted place in the final of Reality Star 2013. Twelve junior and eight senior contestants performed a wide range of songs for the judges’ scores and to entertain the crowds. After each song the panel of five experienced judges scored their efforts from 1-10 and only the best were given a place in January’s grand final.

Six finalists in the junior category have been confirmed – Annie White, Lucia Pineda, Safina Usmanova, Veronica

Malka, Muriel Blechschmidt and Gilles Vanmaldeghem. As competition was so tight, there will be a pre-final shootout for the 2 remaining places an hour before the final on 25th January.

The seven senior finalists are: Ksenia Petrova, Jade Williamson, Jose Ortiz Garcia, Mkhitaryan Astrik, Reyes Carillo Real, Nadia Kostenko and Mkhitaryan Arevik. Classical singer Kesnia Petrova received a standing ovation and the top score of the night for her a cappella performance, beautifully sung in both Spanish and Russian.

Organizer Natalie Stuart-Fox from RS Productions thanked co-founders Avalon London, sponsors Sotogrande International School, El Corte Inglés, Marbella Wine Warehouse, Rus Radio, official celebrity photographer David Packwood, Marbella Town Hall and all the supporters and friends who made this second edition of the talent contest possible.

These finalists will fight it out on 25th January to be crowned the winner of Reality Star. Tickets are now on sale for this fantastic show at reality-star.com

LADIES WHO LUNCH This month La Sala is offering something a little special for all the ladies. From Monday to Friday ladies dining in the restaurant can enjoy complimentary cava between 1pm and 3pm. After the manic month surrounding Christmas, why not gather together a group of girlies and head to La Sala for an afternoon of divine cuisine, fantastic

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¡Feliz año nuevo a todos! Esperamos que este sea otro año fantástico como comunidad única de aprendizaje comprometida con aportar lo mejor a nuestros hijos Este año hemos dado a conocer SISTech, un laboratorio de aprendizaje digital en el que los padres y residentes de Sotogrande pueden saber más acerca del software y los productos de Apple. Nuestros expertos en TI ofertarán cursos que van desde nivel básico a avanzado, incluida una introducción a Mac World, la edición de medios y mucho más. Para obtener más información sobre los próximos cursos, envíe un correo electrónico a jose@sis.gl.

Estamos deseando que llegue final de mes para ver la actuación teatral de D1, "Death Card" que se representará el 24 de enero en el hotel San Roque.

Varios segmentos de la obra se

incluyeron en los prestigiosos exámenes de actuación de la LAMDA y lograron el reconocido premio de bronce, así que sabemos que será un gran espectáculo.

Nos complace anunciar que cuatro de nuestros estudiantes han llegado a la final de Reality Star 2013/2014 que se celebrará el 25 de enero en el hotel Kempinski. Los finalistas son Annie White, Safina Usmanova, Veronica Malka y Gilles Vanmaldeghem. Les damos la enhorabuena y les deseamos la mejor de las suertes. Entradas a la venta en www.reality-star.com

Febrero es una época ocupada ya que los estudiantes de D1 tienen sus exámenes de prueba y se preparan para el viaje CAS (Creatividad, Acción, Servicio) a Asni. Del 17 al 21 de febrero,

habrá visitas con consejos para inspirar las futuras carreras y, a mediados del trimestre, un grupo vivirá aventuras en la nieve y practicará esquí de invierno en Sierra Nevada.

También debemos anunciar el nombramiento de un nuevo director en funciones, John Foulkes-Jones, tras la dimisión de Chad Fairey por motivos personales y médicos.

A very Happy New Year to you all! We look forward to another great year as a unique learning community committed to bringing out the very best in our children Already this year we have launched SISTech, a Digital Learning Lab where parents and Sotogrande residents can learn about Apple products and software. Our IT experts will offer courses from beginners to advanced, including an introduction to Mac World, media editing and more. To find out about the

upcoming courses please email jose@sis.gl.

At the end of the month we can look forward to the D1 Theatre Performance "Death Card” 24th January at the San Roque Hotel.

Extracts from the piece were entered into the prestigious LAMDA acting exams and achieved a much sought after

distinction for the Bronze Award, so it will be a great show.

We are delighted to announce that four of our students have made it through to the Reality Star 2013/14 final on 25th January at the Kempinski Hotel.

The finalists are Annie White, Safina Usmanova, Veronica Malka and Gilles

Vanmaldeghem. Huge congratulations to them and best of luck!

Tickets are on sale via www.reality-star.com February is a busy time with D1 students taking their mock exams and preparing for their CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) trip to Asni. On 17th - 21st February, there will be Inspiring

Futures Careers Advice visits and in half term a group is heading off for Soto's Winter Ski and Snow Adventure in the Sierra Nevada. We must also announce the appointment of a new Acting Head, John Foulkes-Jones, following the resignation of Chad Fairey, due to personal and health reasons.

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LINE-UP: This year’s hopefuls.

Reality Star 2013/14 talent show EIGHT junior and seven senior contestants will take to the stage in an attempt to win the Reality Star 2013/14 title next Saturday January 25 at 6pm at the Kempinski Hotel.

The winner will be rewarded with a recording contract with RS Productions, a share of the €3,000 prize fund and the opportunity to perform at a number of high profile events around the world.

There will also be special prizes for the runner-up, a third prize, Best Performer, and the Special Reality Star Prize every year goes to a Best Original Song category.

The Grand Final show will begin with a performance by last year’s winner.

Each of the finalists will sing just one song of their choice for the audience and judges. The expert

panel will mark the performers from 1-10 to reveal the winner at the end of the show.

This is the culmination of months of auditions and a global star search by organisers RS Productions and Recording Studio Avalon London.

The event is supported

by Marbella City Hall and sponsored by Sotogrande International School, El Corte Ingles, Marbella Wine Warehouse photographer David Packwood, Freaklips Studio and official Media Partner Russian Music Box International Television.

The final is a great chance to spot an upcoming star and support local talent. Tickets are on sale via the website www.reality-star.com.

Auditions for the Reality Star 2014 will start in March.

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February 7th to 13th 2014 SUR IN ENGLISH

FACTS & FACES Scout group celebrates Chinese New Year in Fuengirola FUENGIROLA

Fuengirola Beavers and Cubs enjoyed an cultural and fun evening learning about Chinese New Year celebrations last week. The children prepared for the activity by watching a video showing dragon dancing in China. Parents and leaders helped the children to use their creative skills to make six large dragon heads out of recycled boxes, colourful card, crepe paper and crayons.

A break for a Chinese meal of sweet and sour chicken, noodles and prawn crackers energised the

children for the next stage of the evening where they worked in groups to create their own dragon dances using the heads they had made and colourful blankets they had brought to the meeting. Each group performed their dance while the others provided the rhythm.

For more information about the adventurous and fun opportunities provided for boys and girls by Fuengirola Scout Group go to the website at www.fuengirolascouts.com where children can be added to their waiting lists.

The prize winners from the Reality Star Talent contest. :: SUR

Reality Star Talent Safina Usmanova and Jade Williamson were announced as winners of the recent Reality Star Talent Contest :: SUR IN ENGLISH ESTEPONA. The Kempinski Hotel set the scene for the fiercely competitive Reality Star Talent Contest in which Junior winner Safina Usmanova (14) and Senior winner Jade Williamson (18) came out on top of a very talented bunch.

The two singers had only one song to prove their talent in and wowed the judges with their performances. Senior winner Jade Williamson from Scotland sung a beautiful rendition of Adele’s Skyfall while Russian Junior winner Safina impressed with her multilin-

gual ability singing in both English and French.

The competition, organised by RS productions with the support of the Studio Avalon London, Marbella Town Hall and the Russian Music Box International Television and sponsored by the Sotogrande International School and El Corte Inglés, also saw spectacular talent in its runner-ups, Annie White from Gibraltar (junior) and Reyes Carillo from Marbella (senior) whose voices are ones to look out for in the future.

Other prizes were given to Tomás de la Rosa (junior) and José

Ortiga (senior) who achieved best performance and prizes for best original song went to Veronika Malka (junior) and Arevik Mikhatan (senior).

A special prize was also given the competition’s youngest contestant, nine-year-old Bogdan Rodionov from Russia whose professionalism and talent earned him special recognition.

This competition offered opportunities of recording contracts, international tour dates, video and album production and the opportunity to work with some of the best song writers in the business.

Children enjoying the colourful Chinese celebration. :: D. P.

IKEA raises thousands for charity

Lions and Specsavers help Sight First

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:: SUR. Through the support of customers and employees IKEA has managed to raise a total of 26,043 euros in aid of its ‘The power of education’ campaign with Unicef and Save the children. The money has gone to financing projects in 18 countries. IKEA Malaga specifically has also donated over 3,200 toys to AVOI, an association of volunteers who help children at the Hospital Materno-Infantil.

:: SUR. The La Cala Lions have helped the Fuengirola branch of Specsavers collect 900 pairs of glasses for the Lions International Campaign.

The Lions Campaign is part of the Sight First objective which helps thousands of disadvantaged people around the world with their sight problems. La Cala Lions have three charity shops close together in La Cala de Mijas with a wide range of fashionable attire, men’s wear, good quality books and bargains galore.

Donations are always needed and profits go to help people in need locally and worldwide.

The shops are open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Barbershop Singing School FUENGIROLA/ALMUÑECAR

Marbella club. :: SUR

Lions Golf Charity Competition Youngsters enjoyed raising money for Philippines. :: SUR ALMUÑECAR

:: SUR. Lions Golf Nations Cup is to be held in the Costa del Sol in aid of obliterating the terrible illnesses measles from the world. It welcomes all golfers to its competition and courses range over some of the best in the Costa del Sol. Dates are 23rd March to 30th March, subscription deadline 1st March. For more information contact www.lionsgolf.info

Charity in aid of typhoon Haiyan ALMUÑÉCAR

:: SUR IN ENGLISH. The Year 10 students of Almuñécar International school have being raising money in aid of the typhoon disaster in the Philippines. They collected a total of 500 euros for the Save the Children recovery effort.

The Global Perspectives students organised a number of activities for all tastes including cake sales, geography tournaments, multi days and sports competitions.

On top of this presentations were given in classes to educate other students about the devastating effect of the typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. In the coming months a variety of other causes will be helped by the schoolchildren.

:: SUR IN ENGLISH. The Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) is holding two ‘Sing Harmony in a Day’ courses, perfect for those who have always wanted to give singing a go but never had the chance.

The first of these will be at Lux Mundi, Fuengirola on Saturday, 22nd February and the second will be at the Hotel Arrayanes, Paseo Cotobro 5, Almuñécar on Sunday, 23rd February.

Attendees will benefit from the professional experience of Gail Grainger, musical director and SABS president.

For more information call 952 560 651 or email robert.arlan123@gmail.com for Fuengirola and call 958 784 801 or email tropicaltones@gmail.com for Almuñécar.

Donated glasses. :: SUR

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Concurso. Marbella ha sido el escenario elegido por la cadena televisiva Russian Music Box para poner en escena su talent show Reality Star Marbella, un concurso de voces venidas de toda Europa donde los ganadores tienen la oportunidad de sacar al mercado su primer disco musical y promocionarlo

De Marbella a Rusia: voz y talento musical  El concurso de talentos ha conquistado el corazón del pueblo ruso

y acaba de celebrar su segunda edición en la Costa del Sol

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La emoción y el nerviosismo de tener tu sueño al alcance. así estaban los 60 participantes del talent show Reality Star Marbella,

un espectáculo con sello ruso que ha decidido instalarse en tierras malagueñas.

La Costa del Sol ha sido el escenario idílico para que esta ilusión pueda hacerse realidad y todo gracias a la televisión Russian Music Box, canal similar a la MTV en este país, con una audiencia potencial de 140 millones de espec-

tadores en todo el territorio.

Pero el camino no ha sido fácil para los concursantes. al final del sendero se vislumbraba el premio, que no es otro que la grabación de un disco, tesoro muy codiciado para quienes quieren comenzar su carrera profesional en el mundo de la música. ante la competencia hay que arriesgar.

la voz cantante. Operación Triunfo, Factor X o La Voz son algunos de los ejemplos con los que contamos en España y de donde han salido cantantes como David Bisbal, Manuel Carrasco o Nuria Fergó.

Reality Star Marbella es otro talent show que viene a sumarse a la larga lista de concursos europeos para descubir voces y cualidades musicales. De esta manera los par-

ticipantes tienen una plataforma para promocionarse además de la oportunidad de firmar con una discográfica si salen vencedores.

Internet es otra vía que se está utilizando mucho actualmente para este tipo de fines. La página de YouTube es un canal donde muchos aspirantes a cumplir su sueño en la música cuelgan sus trabajos. Tras esto solo queda esperar a la suerte.

PROGRAMAS MUSICALES

La nueva fórmula de descubrir artistas  El camino para hacer una carrera musical tiene un enorme abanico de posibilidades. No existe tan solo una manera de conseguirlo. Cada cuál busca su fórmula para ser escuchado y darse a conocer. En la última década han sido los programas musicales los que han llevado

 EN EL CONCURSO DE TALENTOS MUSICALES, celebrado en Marbella, han participado 60 persona. 1 Safina Usmanova fue la ganadora del concurso en la categoría Junior. 2 Jade Williamson se alzó con el premio en la categoría Senior, cantando una canción de Adele, Skyfall. 3 Foto de familia de los participantes en el concurso, que ha desarrollado su segunda edición en la Costa del Sol. 4 El talent show está organizado por la cadena Russian Music Box.

Por eso en los castings se escucharon todo tipo de canciones pero especialmente las baladas en inglés aptas solo para voces privilegiadas.

El ramillete cultural ha sido muy variado. Los concursantes proceden de distintos países de Europa, aunque la mayoría residen en la Costa del Sol. Los talentos se han dividido en dos categorías, una Senior para los adultos y la Junior, para los más jóvenes artistas. Una vez seleccionado el personal dio el pistoletazo de salida el concurso, que puso su broche de oro la semana pasada entre llantos y emociones.

La final se vivió con mucha intensidad. Cada uno de los cantantes eligió el tema para enfrentarse en duelo en un espectáculo repleto de sensaciones.

El último programa fue amenizado también con otras actuaciones que dieron un respiro a los finalistas y les ofrecieron un tiempo de reflexión y concentración entre bambalinas antes de saltar al escenario a darlo todo. Entre los artistas invitados cabe destacar el baile flamenco de José Ortiz que deleitó al público de la sala.

Y llegó la hora de la verdad. Un jurado experto musical fue el encargado de valorar las actuaciones y puntuarlas del uno al diez. Nuevamente aquí se puso de manifiesto la riqueza cultural ya que valoraron en tres idiomas: el inglés, el español y el ruso.

Tras el recuento de votos Jade Williamson se alzó con el éxito en la categoría adulta y Safina Usmanova con la Junior. ambas quieren dedicarse al mundo de la música y el espectáculo y desean hacer carrera profesional.

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Cada uno de los cantantes eligió el tema que iba a interpretar en una final cargada de emociones Las ganadoras sacarán un disco al mercado además de participar en la «Russian Box Party» de Moscú adele, Skyfall, porque sabía que tenía que apostar por algo fuerte. La música es mi ilusión y quiero vivir de ella», asegura Jade.

Esta joven escocesa vive en Fuengirola y le gusta cantar baladas en inglés además de soul. Por su parte, la vencedora en la categoría infantil es una apasionada del pop y espera ansiosa hacerse un hueco en este estilo. ambas grabarán un disco y tendrán todo el apoyo de la organización para su promoción. Jade y Safina participarán el próximo 27 de noviembre en la Russian Box Party que se celebrará en Moscú.

Pero no solo en Rusia se verá este concurso. El Reino Unido, país muy amante de este tipo de formato, también contará con la retransmisión del programa.

El pueblo ruso cada día está más cercano a Marbella y a la Costa del Sol. año tras año se incrementa el número de visitantes y ahora este espectáculo que verán desde sus casas será una nueva plataforma de promoción para esta ciudad y todo el litoral.

Reality Star Marbella cumple su segunda edición arropada por el público de Rusia y espera próximamente poder organizar otra temporada para descubrir entre el público europeo quiénes son las mejores voces del momento.

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JUNIOR WINNER: Safina Usmanova from Russia.

Stars of the future to watch out for THE Hotel Kempinski hosted the final of the Costa del Sol International Talent Contest Reality Star 2013.

Eight junior contestants and seven senior contestants battled it out to win the title.

They each performed one song in front of a judging panel.

The winner of the junior category was 14-year-old Safina Usmanova from Russia.

Runner-Up was Annie White, 14, from Gibraltar, who the judges said was a name to remember for the future.

The Best Original Song went to Veronica Malka, 14, from the USA, and the Best Performance was given to Tomas de La Rosa, a rapper.

The judges awarded a special prize for the Youngest Performer to

nine-year-old Bogdan Rodionov from Russia, who impressed with his maturity and confidence.

Winner of the Senior category was 18-year-old Scottish singer Jade Williamson, praised by the judges as a ‘very promising young talent’.

Runner-Up was Reyes Carillio from Marbella; Best Performance went to Jose Ortis from Malaga and Reality Star Special Prize for the best original song went to 19-year-old Arevik Mikhatan from Armenia.

Winners get a recording contract with RS Productions and Avalon Studio, London, and will be invited to different events in the UK, Georgia, Russia and other areas.

Registrations are now open for the next edition of the competition.

To find out more visit www.reality-star.com

6 - 12 February 2014 / Costa del Sol

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