Following
what was one of the most exciting talent show launches last week, to celebrate
the 2nd week we are promoting young talented singers right here in
the UK!
WE
SUPPORT KATHERINE JENKINS...ON DANCING WITH THE STARS SEASON 14, 2012 ON ABC copyright ABC
We
support Katherine Jenkins on Dancing with the Stars. Flying the British flag
high, Katherine’s incredible first dance earned her 2 nines and 1 eight.
In
case you were wondering who the world's most prolific classical crossover
artist is, look no further than Katherine Jenkins!
The
Welsh Mezzo Soprano has sold in excess of seven million albums since launching
her career in 2004. An internationally recognized figure, Katherine, at the age
of only 31, has become an ambassador and inspiration for millions of people
around the world.
When
she was 23, Katherine signed what was said to be the biggest ever UK classical
recording deal; she has broken records becoming the fastest selling mezzo soprano
ever, has released eight studio albums, has won two Classical BRIT awards and
broken countless records with her albums going platinum around the world. She
has performed with Placido Domingo and Andrea Bocelli, had lunch with and
performed for the Queen and other members of The Royal Family as well as Prime
Ministers and dignitaries around the world.
Having
recently worked with internationally renowned producers including David Foster
and John Shanks, Katherine's unique and timeless vocals have defined the genre.
Known for her interpretations of popular songs, operatic arias and hymns,
Katherine is also known for her long-standing work with the British Forces
Foundation for which she is a trustee and has consequently made various trips
to Iraq and Afghanistan to entertain the troops. This support for the troops
has led her to being referred to as the Forces Sweetheart.
Cherished
as one of Britain's favorite singers, Katherine has become one of our greatest
musical exports. Now she's adding Dancing with the Stars to her already
impressive list of accomplishments.
To celebrate the return of BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT – we shall be
showing some of the memorable auditions, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
throughout the week.
IT’S
TIME, The Voice vs Britain’s Got Talent. Which one are you watching?
A
COMPILATION OF OUR TOP FAVOURITE WINNERS AND RUNNERS UP. It’s almost all of
them so far but they all did Britain proud.
CHALLENGE:
Do you have a memorable audition that you think is a better act than the
winners or runners up and you think SHOULD HAVE WON BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT? Post
it here or on our blog.
Susan Boyle - Britains Got Talent 2009 Episode 1 - Saturday 11th April
(2) CHALLENGE: Do you have a memorable audition that is more DANGEROUS than the knife stunt by Mike Henderson?
We love Mike's stunt just for the reaction of the judges when he lunges to catch the knife when Piers buzzes him. We also love the fact that Simon buzzed him after he thought Mike had stabbed himself and killed himself!
(3)
CHALLENGE: Do you have a memorable audition that you think is a better animal
act than Pip and Buddy in their audition video? Post it here or on our blog.
(4)
CHALLENGE: Do you have a memorable audition that you think is a better kid’s
act than Shaheen Jafargholi in his amazing audition video? Post it here or on
our blog.
Watch Shaheen Jafargholi - Britain's Got Talent 2009 audition, our favourite kid’s act on our blog. This young Welsh boy won the hearts of the nation, Michael Jackson himself saw the video of Shaheen's rendition of whose loving you. He was later asked to perform at Michael Jackson's memorial in America.
To
celebrate the return of BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT – we shall be showing some of the
memorable auditions, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly throughout the week.
(5)
Kevin Cruise – a cruise ship entertainer – our favourite GUILTY PLEASURE act.
It’s camp, it’s cheesy, it’s got colour and glitter and we love it! A close
second is Hoop Lala so we will include their video as well.
CHALLENGE:
Do you have a memorable audition that you think is a better guilty pleasure audition
than Kevin Cruise? Post it here or on our blog.
I first met the incredible band Miss Terry Blue
when they performed at the Talent of London in August 2010 when they peformed
to an incredible reception at legendry rock venue, Proud Camden in North
London. I have since followed their career and my colleague Ereomala covered
their EP release in August 2011. Click on link below
Recently described as some of
the “hottest talent in the country” and one of the most “promising up and
coming acts in the capital”, ‘Miss Terry Blue’ are musicians from Germany,
France, Italy, Russia and the UK who met in London – the capital of music in Europe.
The lead singer and songwriter Isabella from Germany was trained classically as
an Opera singer before finding her way to contemporary music. She brought ‘Miss
Terry Blue’ together in February 2010. Since then it has seen them to do many
high profile gigs across the UK and some top London venues such as headlining
their own shows at 02 Islington Academy through to London’s china whites night
club. Miss Terry Blue are exciting and really special live.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge, Producers of Saving Face
Saving Face, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daniel Junge's
film about a plastic surgeon who travelled to Pakistan from the UK to help
victims of acid attacks, won the Documentary (Short Subject) Academy Award. The
documentary won Pakistan its first Oscar.
Dr Jawad & Daniel Junge @ 3rd TheWrap.com Pre-Oscar Party
Mingle
Media TV and Kristyn Burtt were invited to come out and cover the 3rd Annual
TheWrap.com Pre-Oscar party at the Culina Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel
and hosted by CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Sharon Waxman.
CONGRATULATIONS
TO DR JAWAD FOR HIS OSCAR WIN FOR DOCUMENTARY SHORT “SAVING FACE”.
DR JAWAD IS THE SURGEON THAT WAS ABLE TO GIVE KATIE PIPER A NEW FACE AND ALSO
HELPS VICTIMS OF ACID ATTACK INCLUDING IN HIS NATIVE PAKISTAN. IF
YOU REMEMBER WE RAISED MONEY FOR THE KATIE PIPER FOUNDATION IN CHELSEA, LONDON IN
AUGUST 2011.
Dr Jawad & Katie Piper (c) KPF
Katie's tranformation through surgery (c) KPF
MOHAMMAD
ALI JAWAD MBBS FRCSI (TEXT COPYRIGHT THE KATIE PIPER FOUNDATION)
Trustee
OF THE KATIE PIPER FOUNDATION
Mr Jawad is the leading burns and plastic surgeon who
performed Katie’s pioneering surgery. He enjoyed a long-standing and highly
successful NHS affiliation at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and is currently
devoted to his role as Lead Surgeon at his private practice in London, the Nip
Tuck Surgery. Mr Jawad also fulfils regular commitments to a number of
international centres across the globe including Scotland’s flagship NHS
facility, The Golden Jubilee Hospital and frequently travels to Pakistan where
he focuses on victims of acid attacks.
Katie’s surgeon, and KPF Trustee, Mr Jawad, has been
filmed recently undertaking his humanitarian work in a new documentary
following the personal stories of two acid attack victims whom he treats.
Saving Face has been nominated for an Oscar at the 84th Academy Awards®, to be
held this Sunday night, in the category of Documentary Short Subject.
Dr Jawad, Katie Piper with Prime Minister Gordon Brown (c) KPF
Whether successful or not, the documentary will be
screened to invited guests at two private viewings in London 28-29 March at the
Human Rights Watch Film Festival – click on link below for details. From all at
the Foundation, congratulations on your Oscar nomination Mr Jawad! www.katiepiperfoundation.org.uk/events/documentary-saving-face/
Saving Faces, Dr Jawad with patient (acid victim)
SAVING
FACE DOCUMENTARY
From Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia (All rights reserved and copyright to owners)
The film follows London-based Pakistani plastic surgeon, Dr. Mohammad Jawad, as he
journeys to Pakistan to perform reconstructive
surgery on survivors of acid violence.[6]
Saving Face also broaches the subject of the under-reporting of acid violence
due to cultural and structural
inequalities towards women. The film also features two women
attacked by acid and their struggle for justice and healing. The Acid Survivors
Foundation of Pakistan, which is featured in the film, had documented over 100
acid attacks a year in Pakistan but estimates far more due to lack of
reporting.
Obaid-Chinoy has also stated that the film is "a
positive story about Pakistan on two accounts: firstly, it portrays how a Pakistani-British doctor comes to treat
them and it also discusses, in great depth, the parliament’s
decision to pass a bill on acid violence". Obaid-Chinoy has also said that
the film assisted in the trial and conviction of one of the perpretrators of acid
violence on a female victim.
PRODUCTION
Obaid-Chinoy chose the subject of acid violence after
being contacted by Junge, who had already filmed portions of the documentary
prior to their discussion. Obaid-Chinoy commented to the Wall Street
Journal that "The subject matter immediately appealed to me:
Acid violence impacts women in southern Punjab and changes the lives of
hundreds of women each year." The documenters initially had some
difficulty contacting and gaining the trust of the survivors in the film as
well as connecting with the local community, but stated that "once we had
spent a considerable amount of time on the ground and had established
relationships, we did not experience any further obstacles.
Disclaimer: We do not represent or have no involvement or connection with the film makers or individuals connected with Saving Faces. The information above is posted for information sharing purposes for our readers and social network members.
