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On the Scene John Berger |
2003 talent search
finals at Don Ho’s
YOUNG STARS: Don Ho's was filled to capacity for the club's Talent Search & Karaoke Contest 2003 finals on Wednesday. The restaurant was so full that general manager Adam Suapaia helped his hard-working wait staff take orders and bus tables. Jordan Segundo and Tani Lynn, right, entertained the crowd while the votes were being tallied. Marlene Baldueza looked great in white.
GREAT JOB, BENJAMIN!: Hoku Ho chatted with finalist Benjamin Cross after the contest. Cross gave one of the most impressive performances with a high energy gospel rendition of "Joyful Joyful." Finalists Katie Leiva, Alison Maldonado, and Sandy Kinoshita also proved themselves stellar entertainers.
SHE'S GOING TO VEGAS: Winning contestant Christina Youngs, second from left, was congratulated by Don Ho, left, Nancy Bernal and Al Waterson. Youngs will be performing in Don Ho's Holiday Showcase in Las Vegas. She also won a record deal with the Mountain Apple Company. Don Ho's 2004 Talent Search begins in January.
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John Berger has covered the local
entertainment scene since 1972. Contact
him at jberger@starbulletin.com.
