The second Qualifying round of the 3rd season of the Amateur Singing Contest with John Santos
The CONTESTANTS...
Juvenile
1. Diane Reis - My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion)
2. Melissa DaCosta - Hopelessly Devoted To You (Olivia Newton John)
3. Jordan Pereira - Olhos Castanhos (Francisco José)
4. Nancy Marques - Better In Time (Leona Lewis)
5. Marissa Gilson - Somewhere Out There (Linda Ronstadt)
6. Emily Ferreira - Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson)
7. Soraya Martins - Eu Sei Tu Es (Santamaria)
8. Claudia Pereira - Longe Do mundo (Sara Tavares)
Adult
9. Elisabete Soares - Up (Shania Twain)
10. Sara Marques - I’m Alive (Celine Dion)
11. George Marques - Si Tu Te Vas (Enrique Iglesias)
12. Brian Vasconcelos - Baile De Verão (José Malhoa)
13. Roger Leal - Tiro Liro Liro (Roberto Leal)
14. Dalquis Peña - Contigo En La Distancia (Christina Aguilera)
15. Linda Canhas - Jardins Prohibidos (Paulo Gonzo)
16. Paul Soares - Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
THE JUDGES...
Mano Belmonte is a professional singer, actor and recording artist. He began performing as a child in Portugal and has been a member of the artistic community here in Toronto for more than 30 years... thanks for being here Mano
Ago Quintal is a graduate of the prestigious Eli Kassner Guitar Academy and has been playing guitar for the past 33 years. He is a studio musician as well as a composer and is in the midst of recording a rock album. He currently performs with the band Cha Cha Cha... thanks Ago
Steve Medeiros is a trained singer who has 2 albums recorded and is
currently working on his third. He has been singing for 16 years and
has performed across Canada and also on cruise ships... thanks Steve
Mario Jorge has been a singer since the late ‘60s. He began with
protest songs and moved on to the fado in 1982. He released his first
album in 2003... thanks Mario
Mario Jorge has been a singer since the late ‘60s. He began with protest songs and moved on to the fado in 1982. He released his first album in 2003... thanks Mario
Miguel Domingos is a musician who plays many different
instruments. He is also a singer, music teacher and conductor who has
been the “maestro” to some of the Portuguese concert bands in
Toronto. He’s been leading the Banda Do Senhor Santo Cristo for the
last 17 years ... thanks Miguel
Behind the scenes we have:
- Tony Camara, Melanie Camara and Lisa Santos, who will be taking care of counting the ballots, among other things.
- Onofre Duque, the contest’s official photographer.
- Joe & Adroalda of Silvestre Video will be taping the night’s events.
We’d like to thank Madeira club for hosting this second part of the contest. Remember that the contest is will be moving on to Portugal Bar & Lounge - 1197 Dundas St. W. starting next Wednesday. January at Arsenal Do Minho, February at Casa Dos Açores and back to Casa de Madeira for the Final Qualifying round as well as the Grand Finale. Thanks to all the clubs for participating in this event.
...and the WINNERS are:
Juvenile
Melissa DaCosta - Hopelessly Devoted To You (Olivia Newton John)
Marissa Gilson - Somewhere Out There (Linda Ronstadt)
Adult
Elisabete Soares - Up (Shania Twain)
Paul Soares - Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison)
