Next Movie Star finalists emerge
By David Ajiboye
Moji Olaiya
Auditions for selecting Ghanaian contestants for the reality show -'The Next Movie Star, has been held in Accra. After days of auditioning, nine Ghanaians and one Liberian have been selected in Ghana. About 14 contestants were selected in Nigeria.
After a grueling section in the final auditioning which lasted till the early hours of Friday, the panel, made up of organisers, top Ghanaian actors, actresses, Miss Ghana '07 and some media personnel endorsed 10 contestants.
The 10 contestants from Ghana and their colleagues from Nigeria will be camped at a Guest House where they would be groomed, after which the number would be reduced to the final 16 contestants who will move into the Star house in Nigeria, from September 2 to October 2, this year.
The Next Movie Star, the show that has been the biggest and most exciting reality TV show for two years running in Nigeria was shown across 23 TV stations in Nigeria and attracted a lot of media reviews from major print and electronic media in Nigeria.
The winner of the show would drive home a brand new car. The most impressive housemate from the non-winning country will also receive a brand new car. In addition, the winner will receive a plasma television, home theatre, and will be provided with a flat in any city of the winner’s choice in Nigeria or Ghana.
The show will provide instant stardom for participants with series of comedy, drama and special events. It also provides cost saving opportunities for brands and advertising.
The President of Ghana’s Actors Guild, Nii Odotei Mensah advised the contestants to register with the guild for an identity card that will qualify them to feature anywhere. It will also guarantee their security before flying to Nigeria.
Frances Tachie-Mensah, Miss Ghana ’07, nevertheless encouraged them not to think about the ultimate prize but rather showcase their talent to the world.
AUTHENTIC STORY: Suspension of Gulder Ultimate Search 4
Hello Readers,
I thought it was becoming too much of a scare that people have been carrying lots of rumours about the rationale behind the abrupt halt of the very much loved TV reality show: Gulder Ultimate Search Part. 4.
This post was culled from the NB website Check Here, which makes it an original.
Please, No More Rumours!!!
Read The Authentic Gist:
Posted: Sunday, 05 Aug 2007 : C.C Dept
Nigerian Breweries Plc regrets to announce the unfortunate death of one of the contestants in the current edition of Gulder Ultimate Search, Mr. Anthony Mudiaga Ogadje. Consequently, this year’s edition of the Search, which was scheduled to be transmitted from Thursday, August 9, 2007, has been suspended until further notice.
Anthony Ogadje , a 25 year-old Geology graduate of Delta State University, Abraka, suddenly died in the afternoon of Saturday, August 4, 2007 , in what appears to have been a drowning accident in Shere Hills Lake , Jos , Plateau State . All attempts to revive him by the attendant medical team and the life- guards, including his fellow contestants, failed.
The family has been duly informed and an autopsy will be performed to determine the actual cause of his death.Our hearts go out to the family of the deceased.
Chuma Igwe
Corporate Communications Adviser
NB
