Fatima Ferreira is a respected singer and actress who has been performing for almost 40 years. She has released many albums with great success and her songs “Adeus A Vida” and “Emanuel” were #1 hits. She has performed around the world.

Tony da Silva is a graduate of Ryerson Polytechnic University and has been a recording engineer for over 25 years. He owns a live production company, handling events such as the CHIN picnic, Beaches Jazz Festival and Taste of the Danforth. He is promoter of both local and international talent. Tony also plays sax and bass.

Henrik Cipriano is a singer who has been performing for more than 20 years both as a solo artist and with his band Black Tulip. He has released 2 albums and has performed in many countries around the world.

Hernani Raposo is a musician, composer, arranger, conductor and producer. He owns Midi-Tech Studios and is one of the most sought after producers in the Portuguese community. Hernani also works with many international recording artists, having earned 3 platinum records with Mexican record company, Discos Musart. Currently most of his live performances are devoted to playing the Portuguese guitar for Fado. The 1st place winners in both categories of this contest will be recording their CD at Hernaniʼs Midi- Tech Studios.