L-R: back row:

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Melani Miguel, Stephanie Wojtowicz, Melanie Frade, Maithrie Gangodawila, Ashley Elliot. Middle row - Rachel Skilich, Jacob Ewaniuk, Sophia Ewaniuk, Patrick Lopes, Katherine da Silva, Angelisa Hatfield, Kristen da Silva.

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Front row:

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Alessandra Longshaw, Raisa Fregonesi, Davied Anthony, Melanie Costa, Suzanne Medeiros, Michelle Morgado

Nancy Costa has been a singer/songwriter for the last 13 years. She is currently recording 2 CDs, one of Fado and one of pop. She also won the CIRV FM Song Festival 3 times.

Tony Gouveia is a singer/songwriter with more than 10 albums recorded, including one released by Polygram Records. He has sung and played in various bands but is most well-known as the frontman of Tabu.

Rosario Arceis an award winning recording artist and actress originally from Bolivia. She began singing and performing on radio at a very early age. In 1987, she won the title of “Talent of the Year” in her homeland.

Henrique 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.

L-R: Hernani Raposo, Rosario Arce, Tony Gouveia, Nancy Costa, Henrik Ciprinano

And The Winners are...

Juvenile

​Alessandra Longshaw - Hurt

Melanie Frade - Perfect

Adult

​Stephanie Wojtowicz- Chce Zatrzymac Ten Czas

Raisa Fregonesi - Destinazione Paradiso

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ASCJS on "Vamos Ao Bailinho" - 1st Qualifying Round - October 26, 2011