Star Search (Chinese: ???????; pinyin: Cai Hua Heng Yi Chu Xing Xiu) was a television show from 1988 to 2010 organised by MediaCorp TV Channel 8 to scout for Chinese language-speaking talent.
Video Star Search (Singaporean TV series)
History
Star Search started out as a Singapore local talent show, restricted to residents of Singapore. After the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation discontinued its drama training courses in the early 1990s, Star Search became one of Channel 8's main sources to scout for talent. In 1999, the show expanded to include regions such as Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Guangzhou (China). From 1999 to 2003, the show took the format of a knockout competition where the male and female champions and first runners-up from each country will go to Singapore compete for the overall champion prize in their respective genders.
Back after a four-year hiatus and into its 9th installment, Star Search 2007 marks the return of the mother of talent search programs in Singapore. Many of its "alumni" have gone on to have successful careers in showbiz with MediaCorp and elsewhere.
Star Search returned for its 10th installment in 2010.
Maps Star Search (Singaporean TV series)
Format
Auditions typically take place several months beforehand. The chosen contestants are sent for training and begin rehearsing. Finalists are usually mentored by veteran MediaCorp artists. There are different segments to test the contestant in several areas. In the acting segment the contestant acts out a skit prepared beforehand, which often features a current MediaCorp artist. While it is scripted, the artist may improvise to test the contestant's ability to do so. In the Q & A segment, contestants are tested on their oratorical skills by answering a randomly chosen question on the spot. In the performance segment, each contestant is to perform a special item and are judged on their charisma, confidence and ability to perform under pressure.
They are judged by a panel consisting of both local and foreign celebrities. Past judges have included Anita Mui, Chow Yun-fat, Alfred Cheung and Andy Lau.
The winner would be awarded a full-time contract with MediaCorp besides the prizes. Other finalists deemed suitable enough are often given contracts as well.
Past winners
Past contestants
- Chen Hanwei ??? (1988)
- Peter Yu ??? (1990)
- Ann Kok ??? (1993)
- Yao Wenlong ??? (1993)
- Carole Lin ??? (1995)
- Brandon Wong ??? (1995)
- Yvonne Lim ??? (1997)
- Vincent Ng ??? (1997)
- Constance Song ??? (1997)
- Joey Swee ?? (1997)
- Evelyn Tan ??? (1997)
- Apple Hong ??? (1999)
- Priscelia Chan ??? (1999)
- Zzen Zhang ??? (2001)
- Melvin Sia ??? (2003)
- Tracy Lee ??? (2007)
- Robin Goh ??? (1995)
- Dennis Toh ??? (2001)
See also
- Star Idol
- Star Search 2003
- Star Search 2007
- Star Search 2010
References
External links
- Star Search 2007 - Official Website
- Star Search 2007 - Mediacorp English Forum
- Star Search 2007 - Mediacorp Chinese Forum
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