TLC ?Next Great Presenter? semi-finalists announced

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TLC Next Great Presenter semi-finalists announced --

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:52

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TLC Entertainment s (DStv 172) Next Great Presenter campaign has announced the Top 12 semi-finalists who have made it through to the next stage. The Top 12 were selected from the more than 1500 auditions received from passionate fans all over the African continent.

The Top 12 semi-finalists will have the opportunity to prove that they are the perfect fit for the lifestyle channel at a three-day boot-camp in Johannesburg where they will attend various mentorship sessions hosted by experts in the industry.

In the end, it will be up to the viewers to choose the winner from the three shortlisted finalists who make it through the boot-camp stage. The winner will ultimately be crowned TLCs Next Great Presenter and become the official host of TLC Top 10 a brand new series coming to TLC Entertainment in December.

The finalists are:

Adenikeo O. Adebayo

The Nigerian presenter, host and writer is also a Nollywood Movie Awards panellist and film consultant.

Felix Earnest Otieno Mududa

Felix is from Kenya, judges say that it was his fun-loving and bubbly character that caught their attention.

Bahumi Madisakwane

Bahumi is South African and describes herself as a lover of life, people and entertainment.

Tendai Karonga

Tendai, from Zimbabwe, says that she is all about being true to herself.

Lisa Fiandeiro

Lisa says that the channel has given her more life options.

Crystal Kayaro Emonde

21-year-old Crystal Kayaro Emonde is from Kenya and is currently majoring in Biomedical Engineering at the Kenyatta University.

Tracy Bonolo Mgolodela

South African finalist Tracy Bonolo Mgolodela says she will be competing with nobody but herself.

Mpiwa Bagwasi

25-year-old Mpiwa Bagwasi is from Botswana and is currently n HR intern. She looks up to Oprah Winfrey.

Star Khulu

Star is from Johannesburg and is a brand architect, qualified journalist and avid fashion-lover.

David Mbeha

Hailing from Namibia, David is a passionate 20-year-old presenter who believes every dream is possible.

Kylie Eriksen

Kylie is South African. After finishing a degree in drama, she began working as a freelance performer, choreographer and cameraman/editor whilst attending a television presenting course.

Anray Amansure

Anray is a full-time acting student. She has performed at festivals, international theatre productions and music concerts and has recently started training at Bonfire Theatre Company.

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