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Muscat: Gulf Voice of Mangalore - Victoria Soares, Dolphy Vaz Get Ticket to Kuwait

  •   Fri, Oct 03 2008 04:27:30 AM

Muscat: Victoria Soares, Dolphy Vaz Get Ticket to Kuwait

by Dolly Sequeira
Daijiworld Media Network Muscat


Muscat, Oct 3: It was a fantastic show of great music talent in Muscat. It was also a perfect start of the much awaited and first of its kind talent hunt show in the Gulf region. The first semi finals of the Gulf Voice of Mangalore commenced at Muscat with an graceful exhibition of mesmerizing Konkani Music. Victoria Soares, one of the finest singers of Muscat and Dolphy Vaz, the stalwart of the Konkani singers in Muscat were selected to final rounds at Kuwait which will be held on 17th October 2008.


Certainly it was a distant dream for the twelve semifinalists came into reality as the Gulf Voice of Mangalore organizers hosted the semifinals on 2nd October 2008 in the main Parish hall of Sts Peter and Paul Church, Muscat.  The Muscat Konkani song lovers filled the hall to capacity. The twelve artistes performances were mesmerizing and to add to their tunes were the truly talented and professional musicians flew specially for this occasion from Mangalore. 




 

The event started at 8:30 pm in the traditional lighting of the lamp by Father Albert D’ Silva,  Stanley Fernandes – Chairman of the GVOM organizing committee, MCCP president Clarence Pinto and Samuel D’ Silva – main coordinator of MCCP. All the sponsors of this event were honored by Stanley Fernandes and Clarence Pinto.  


As the Konkan Kogull Wilfy Remimbus, Konkan Myna Meena Remimbus, Yodeling King Melwyn Peris and Sangeeth Guru Joel Pereira entered the hall the crowd applauded them to show their gratitude. 


The performances of the 12 twinkling star singers selected from the preliminary rounds of 26th September 2008, was highly appreciated by the gathering. The whole event had a rocking effect to the audience and was felt like a homely event back home. The event was conducted by Leslie Rego with his humor and professionalism 




 

As the Konkan Kogull Wilfy Remimbus, Konkan Myna Meena Remimbus and Yodeling King Melwyn Peris performed some of the great Konkani numbers, the young and old tapped their feet and sang the rhythm to fill the atmosphere of this event. 


The first international Konkani event staged in Muscat as pert of Gulf Voice of Mangalore was truly appreciated by all present there a unique feeling for all those present there and witnessed this reality show. 



When Leslie Rego announced the two winners for the finals, the gathering applauded them and wished them best of luck and showered their blessing. 


The main sponsors of the event was Leo Quadros of Canterbury Castles – Bangalore and Adhia Trading and Contracting LLC - Oman .


The sponsors were :
Vincent Machado and Family, Michael Pinto – Ideal Tailors, Denis Mascarenhas, Flaviana Pereira – Lahoob Trading, Ghala National Enterprises, Technofit Trading Co. LLC, Tristar Transport Co., Carrier Trading Co., Suraj Rebello, Donald Pinto, Divakar Shetty – Multitech Contracting LLC, Francis Aranha, Darwish Group, S. K. Poojary,     Suleyam Al Kiyumi – Daniel Fernandes

 

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    • Stan Mathias, Udupi/London

      Fri, Oct 17 2008

      Hi Billa, Good Luck and God Bless you.

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    • Janice vaz, muscat / Oman

      Thu, Oct 16 2008

      Wishing u all the best for the finals dad. Hope u will do ur best. Love Janice

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    • Mohan, Pavanje / Muscat

      Thu, Oct 16 2008

      Congratulations!!! victoria and dolphy. All the very best With Regards, S. Mohan

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    • Voctor Wilfred, Pangla/Shankerapura-Muscat

      Mon, Oct 06 2008

      Dear Victoria And Dolfy, CongratulationsKeep it up.. By the Blessings of GOD bring more and more victory FROM KUWAIT and make MCCPI proud. GOD BLESS YOU. VIctor nazareth / celine nazareth/Royston nazareth

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    • Victoria Soares, Kalmady / Muscat

      Mon, Oct 06 2008

      First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Kuwait Organizers of Gulf Voice of Mangalore for creating such a great opportunity to the singers like me to exhibit our singing talents. Konkani singers received international recognition through this competition.

      I am grateful to Oman team's mentor and guide, versatile composer and musician par excellence Mr. Apolinaris D'souza for his guidance and assistance which will always be remembered by us. Last but not the least, my dear friends and well wishers, I would like to thank each one of you from the bottom of my heart for your prayers and best wishes conveyed through email, phones and by directly meeting me.

      Please keep me in your prayers so that I may be able to give a best performance in the finals in Kuwait.

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    • RICHARD/MARINA, MANGALORE/MUSCAT

      Sun, Oct 05 2008

      CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU DEAR DOLPHY AND VICTORIA. WE ARE TRULY PROUD OF YOU! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR THE FINALS IN KUWAIT. WITH PRAYERFUL WISHES FROM RICHARD/MARINA/CHRIS/RIONA AND BEJAI FAMILY.

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    • Queenie Sequeira/Fernandes, Udyavara/Malad

      Sun, Oct 05 2008

      Well done!!!Keep it up Victoria Soares. All the best for the future (Goldie's cousin Queenie)

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    • Antony D. Fernandes, Kalmady

      Sun, Oct 05 2008

      Dear Billa, We are very proud of you. We wish you all the best for the finals. May god bless you. With love & prayers, Mom & Dad

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    • Sylvester Alva, Kidiyoor/Muscat

      Sun, Oct 05 2008

      Congratulations Victoria.You made all of us Kalmadians(Stella Maria church)proud.Wish u all the best for the finals.Regards from Precilla,Sushma,Samantha,Sheldon

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    • Hubert Vaz, Mangalore

      Sun, Oct 05 2008

      Dearest Dolphy, With immense joy and pride, I congratulate you on your singing talent and for your achievements. Hip Hip Hurray!!!!!May you continue to sing from your heart and reach out to millions. Wishing you the very best. Love and prayers always. Mai, Hubert ( dattu ), Gracy and Nisha

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    • Hubert Vaz, Mangalore

      Sun, Oct 05 2008

      Dearest Dolphy, Heartiest congratulations on your singing achievement. We are extremely proud of you and share in your joy. All the best in the final round. With prayerful wishes for a great final. You simply rocked, go on, ROCK IT AGAIN AND AGAIN.ALL THE VERY BEST. Lovingly,Mai, Hubert ( Dattu ), Gracy and Nisha

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    • Dilip Correa, Muscat

      Sat, Oct 04 2008

      Dear Victoria and Dolphy, It was indeed a great show of talents. All the very best for your finals in Kuwait.

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    • VINCENT MONIS & FAMILY, UDUPI / MUSCAT

      Sat, Oct 04 2008

      Dear Billa, Congratulations. We were excited to know about your selection in the final round. Wish you all the best and want to see you with the trophy of Gulf Voice of Mangalore in kuwait. God bless you.

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    • chandrakantha, AUH/KALMADY

      Sat, Oct 04 2008

      Congrats Billa !i still remember your melodius voice.

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    • Kathleen Menezes, Houston, Texas

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations on getting to the finals Auntie Billa(Victoria)! You have a beautiful and magnificent voice. If anyone can win, it's definately you! I would wish you luck, but I bet you don't need it. Love*and hugs and kisses*, Katie P.s. You better win...

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    • abel menezes, houston ,tx

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congrats!!!!!!!!...on going to the final round! Love you, Abel

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    • Vinod, Kalmady,Mumbai

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations Billu,Wish u all the best,God bless u,love u,Vinod& Neethew

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    • Philomena, Goa

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Viva Dolphy! Congratulations on being selected from Oman to go for the final round in Kuwait. We were thrilled to read this news on Daijiworld. Good luck and God Bless - Amor, Philo, Jason, Joel and Josh

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    • SANJAY, KALMADY

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      CONGRATULATIONS VICTORIA.GOOD LUCK FOR FINAL, WE WILL PRAY FOR THAT.......ALL KALMADY CATHOLIC GUYS........(SANAJY)

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    • Rohith D' Silva, Mangalore

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations dear uncle Dolphy, we wish u the very best in your finals. Wit lots of love, vaz family.

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    • peter lewis, kalmady/k s a

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      'CONGRATULATIONS' Victoria(billa). All the best for final. God bless you.

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    • Peter, Mangalore,Muscat

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Fabulous show by MCCP. Victoria and Dolphy undoubtedly are the best singers in Muscat and I am happy they got due recognition by the esteemed jury. All the best .

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    • Alban Lewis, Upoor - Udipi

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congrats Victoria all the very best for the 17th of October.

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    • Shala D'Souza, Udyavar/Saudi Arabia

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      CONGRATULATIONS, Victoria and Dolphy.

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    • Kevin Dias, Mumbai

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congrats Victoria, It's great news to read on Daiji the voice of Manglore that you are on your way to the finals on the 17th of October to Kuwait, also my very best wishes to Goldie your hubby, for sure he must have been an inspiration in this moment of joy that you have made not only him and the members of the family i.e. Mother in Law Sophia, Cdr.Caesar, Oswald, Lesliee, Edna, Domnic and Dr.Ms. Erica, you have their blessings for sure I must say from the bottom of my heart, not forgetting your lovely parents whom I have visited so often while on my visits to Udipi, they must be filled in joy specially your Mum.What more can one say that you have the blessings of a mighty family and their prayer's, it's now to make Katapady , Muscat and finally Manglore proud. I did hear your voice once on your visits to Mumbai and yes you have done all of us proud keep it up and all the very best for the 17th of October. God Bless. Kevin Dias - Mumbai

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    • Marina veigas, Kuwait, Pune

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations to Victoria Sores, Dolphy Vaz. Wish you all the best for the finals in Kuwait

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    • Flavia Castelino, Muscat

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Hearty Congratulations to dear Victoria and Dolphy. Wish u all the best for the final round in Kuwait.GOOD LUCK! Wishes from Neil,Gail,Wilfred and Flavia Castelino.

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    • joseph fernandes, mangalore/qatar

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations to Victoria Soares, Dolphy Vaz. Wish you all the best for the finals in Kuwait.

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    • Wilson Lewis, Kalmady/Pune

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations Victoria!!!! All the Best for the Finals.

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    • hilda Fernandes, muscat

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations Victoria and Dolphy. Wish you all the best for the finals.

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    • Ida Pinto, Bangalore

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations!!! victoria and dolphy. All the very best.

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    • Stany Menezes, Oman

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations to Victoria Soares and Dolphy Vaz.

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    • Veena Menezes, Malpe/Houston,Tx

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Congratulations on being ed for the final round. I am so proud of you sis! Wish you best of luck! Love, Veena, Cliff, Katie,& Abel

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    • Gerry D'Mello & family, Bendur / Canada

      Fri, Oct 03 2008

      Hurray!!! We have no words to express our happiness after hearing this great news. Hearty congrats to Dolphy Vas & Victoria Soares, the proven Singing Sensations of Oman, on being selected in the final round in Kuwait. We were thrilled to see Konkan Kogull Wilfy Rebimbus, Konkan Maina Meena Rebimbus, Yodling King Melwyn Peris, the great musicians Joel Pereira & Joswin Pinto and Ace compere Leslie again on stage in Muscat. MCCP has created a history by organizing this amazing music show. Kudos to MCCP President Clarence Kaikamba and the entire E.C. for their dedication and hardwork. Well done guys... we are proud of you!

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