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Twelve acts will be competing for a $1,000 prize in the final of a talent competition on Friday.
The NescafŽ 'Show Them What You Got' contest, organised by Nescafe and Bahrain-based show business company 'Out Of The Box', has been showcasing young aspiring entertainers.
"This competition proves that we do have a lot of talent here in Bahrain. They just need to be discovered!" said Albert Gayo who has been hosting the contest which is likely to become an annual event.
Gulf Weekly assistant-editor Marie Claire, one of the judges, said the competitors showed a lot of potential during the heats and praised the enthusiastic audience members who came out in support. But she believes the finalists need to "step up a notch" with their stage presence in the grand final at Baen Saeng Thai Auditorium in Adliya.
The competition has been open to all nationalities between the ages of 16 and 28 and auditions were held at the University College of Bahrain (UCB), New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Bahrain Training Institute (BTI), Kingdom University and the Bahrain Carlton Hotel.
The winner will walk off with the prize money and a return flight ticket to any GCC country. Second place will receive $500 (BD188) plus a GCC return ticket and the third prize gets $300 (BD113) and gift certificates. Entrance to the grand finale is free and starts at 8pm. For more details contact Mr Gayo on 39277920.
We want to entertain you!
Rapper Ali Falah, 20, a Bahraini media worker from Hamad Town.
He has already produced, mixed, mastered and released two tapes of his music. He has performed in more than 100 shows home and abroad, including opening for Kelly Rowland during her recent visit to the kingdom. He said: "I joined the competition to help further the development of the music scene in Bahrain. I just want everyone to have a good time."
Singer May Al Qassim, 17, a Bahraini student at St. Christopher's School from Riffa.
She has been playing the keyboard since the age of eight and loves writing poetry and lyrics. In the final she will be singing one of her own songs and says she also has "a surprise" up her sleeve!
Flutest Abdulla Abdul Karim, 27, a Bahraini mechanic from Isa Town.
His friends encouraged him to enter the competition. It is his first contest and he usually plays in a band called Black Strange. "I find that music is a universal tool in which people can communicate with each other," he said.
Rapper Hussam Assem, 21, a Bahraini student at NYIT from Hamad Town.
He hopes to put his contest experience to the test and has been told he has "good flow".
"I love the way people express themselves through their rhymes. That's the best part about rap; the words and the beats," he said.
Salsa dancer Hector Raul Brito, 25, an Argentinean administrator from Hoora.
He has been dancing since the age of six and loves the Latin flavour. "The thing with dance is that it is never the same because there will always be a new step to learn or a new move to make," he said.
Singer and guitarist Alaa Hussain, 16, a Bahraini student at Naseem International School from Budaiya.
She is excited to have reached the final and although she suffers from stage fright will do her best to shine. She said: "I love to sing and hopefully this will help me overcome my fear about stepping out on stage."
Singer Hassan Bin Shams a.k.a Tiny'O, 17, a Bahraini pupil of Naseem International School, from Budaiya.
He has been working on improving his vocal skills and is now producing his own music. "The main reason I sing is to express myself and make sure that reality really hits home through my words," he said.
Actors Anwar Al Gisri, 19, from Riffa and his Adel Malki, 22, from Hamad Town, both Bahrainis studying at the Bahrain Institute, impressed with their comical sketch and aim to deliver more of the same in the final.
There are also two break-dancers in the final hoping their moves will make their mark with the judges once more. Mohammed Khalid Ali, 20, and 17-year-old Aabed Abdulla Abdul Latif had the audiences cheering their moves throughout the heats.
The five-strong Al Shabeeba Group will be performing another dramatic play in Arabic showing the diversity of the entertainment on offer.
Finally, singing sensation Mohassana Mammooty, 19, aims to shine with another Indian classic on the big night.
