Over 100 kids prove their prowess at talent contest

A host of highly talented young people were discovered at the Prince & Princess Cheongsam-Samfu 2020 / Ambassador 2020 finals competition which took place at Quill City Mall, Kuala Lumpur. 

There was no lacking in talents as more than 100 children aged 3 to 18 & above took to the stage to prove their fair for performance from dancing to singing and catwalk on the runway.

The panel of judges included Malaysian singer-songwriter Hasnol Arif, John Robert Powers Indonesia (Bali) facilitator, International Women’s Association Kuala Lumpur ( IWAKL ) president Joyce Nelwan, and LUIRE by Raden Sirait overseas director Datin Thata Joyce Sigar, among others.

Four winners were announced during the talent round which was held on day one of the two-day event. 

Cheryl Soo Xuan Rou emerged champion in the dance solo category with her energetic belly dance performance, while mesmerising Latin dancing duo Har Mithrasan and Tan Yu Syn were proclaimed champions in the group dance category. The pair also won the overall talent champions title. 

The singing champion was awarded to Kingsley Bong who captivated the audience with a CNY-themed number, with Chanel Chan being honoured as champion in the music/others category for her colourful variety act. 

Day two of the competition which focused on kids modelling, saw Nor Natasha Nazira crowned as the Mini Miss Cheongsam (3 to 7 years old) champion, while Dzeco Siew Wei Xian emerged victorious in the Mini Mr Samfu category. 

The Little Miss Cheongsam and Little Mr Samfu titles (8 to 12 years old) went to Cloey Bong and Chan Ken Zing respectively.

The Miss Pre-Teen Cheongsam title (13 to 17 years old) was awarded to Suraya Tasha Sulaiman, the tallest and most decorated finalist in the competition, while the Miss Cheongsam title (18 years & above) went to Casandra Low Yun Faye.

Four grand champions were also selected to represent the country at the international level competitions. 

Kingsley Bong and Nur Tania will represent Malaysia at C-Plan Kids Supermodel 2020 competition in Beijing, China while Hani Ixara and Tasha will represent Malaysia in the Asia Pacific Prince & Princess 2020 Final.

Various other titles were also awarded during the competition, including Brand Ambassadors, Best Runway, Best Smile and Creative Costume.

The competition, held in conjunction with the Chinese New Year, was organised by kids talent development academy ParisZki Talents Touch which is helmed by its principal Suzaan Bougendoul.

A Festival Fashion Show was also presented at the two-day event. Fashion house Luire By Raden Sirait showcased their “Cheongsam” designs , with Indonesian Kebaya featured by Batik, Kurasi and Rumah Kebaya. 

Also held was a charity bazaar organised by Club Yummy Mummy with more than 30 booths selling a variety of products and F&B itemsfrom Indonesia, Austria and Italy. The bazaar also featured cooking demonstrations by Chef Nikkela (Middle Eastern/Caribbean), Mom Schwarz (Austrian Pancakes), Chef Tony (Italian Risotto) and Paola Gianotti (Italian-Decoupage).

The highlights of the event were the presentation of two wheelchairs by Badan Amal Kasih Sayang Malaysia (BAKASA) and a cheque presentation of RM 2850.00 by Club Yummy Mummy to Pertubuhan Sayang Autism Malaysia (PERSAMA) founder Thila Laxshman. PERSAMA is a NGO focused on helping children with special needs (autism).

ParisZki Talent’s Touch will return with the Asia Pacific Kids Fashion Week 2020 in April and the Asia Pacific Prince & Princess 2020 International Finals in June.