[Submitted via press release]
SABC1’s LIVE Talent Search has reached a critical milestone with the announcement of the Top 4 finalists by the panel of judges. Viewers got to see them in action for the first time on Friday, 20 April 2012.
The national search for this highly-sought after presenting position started in February 2012 and received a positive response from the youth of Mzansi who came in their thousands to the announced venues in the regions. The biggest crowd was recorded in Jo’burg with well over 3000 hopefuls congregating at the famed Bassline in Newtown.
The panel that consisted of representatives from the SABC and LIVE's production house announced the Top 14 the week before. And, now the audition process has produced the Top 4 finalists who will get the opportunity to co-host the show with Bonang in the final leg to the auditions process.
The Top 4 are:
1) Nomuzi “Moo-zlie” Mabena (GT)
20-year-old Nomuzi Mabena is affectionately known as “Moo-zlie”. She's a confident, ambitious and determined young lady who is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Communication and English. Her hard working attitude and talent often commands the attention of those she interacts with. She has a special love for media and arts.
2) Marv Mavrik (Mpumelelo Mavi)(GT)
23-year-old Mpumelelo Mavi describes himself as "positivity personified" and is currently a TV presenter on a community channel and is also in training to be a radio presenter on Voice of Wits Campus Radio. He is determined to be the best in the media industry (TV, Radio and Entertainment). He loves being around people and enjoys listening to music across all genres.
3) Wade Delagey (KZN)
23-year-old Wade Delagey is not your typical white guy as he is fluent in isiZulu and has a keen interest in Mzansi cultures. He has a background in radio having worked at Youth Radio as a presenter. He also featured on SABC1 comedy series, Abo Mzala, as Jason. He is very creative and willing to learn. He loves to entertain people. He is currently employed by Mr Price Group.
4) Luthando Shosha (PE)
23-year-old Luthando Shosha studied Interior Design and started working as a show host on Kingfisher FM in 2011. She later joined Bay TV as a presenter. She loves adventure and spending quality time with loved ones and lives by the quote “The whole world steps aside for a person who knows where they are going.”
At this stage the public will be roped into the process to express their preference on the Top 4 - the voting lines opened on Friday 20 April, at 22h00. Viewers are encouraged to SMS their votes via the voting line at 39060 - the Top 4’s voting codes are as stated below:
o sms Luthando at 39060
o sms Wade at 39060
o sms Nomuzi at 39060
o sms Marv at 39060
The Top 4 voting process will close at midnight on Wednesday 25 April, and this stage of the process will produce the Top 2 finalists.
The Top 2 will go through to the next round of eliminations where each finalist will get a chance to present an entire show with Bonang (Fridays, the 27th of April and the 4th of May 2012). At the end of their specific shows the finalists will ask viewers to vote for them.
The ultimate winner will be revealed on the show on the 11th of May 2012.