Showing posts with label contest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label contest. Show all posts

Monday, June 11, 2018

Out of DR


Dominican hip hop dance troupe the charmed the four judges and audience at the "America's Got Talent” show on NBC and made it to the next round. The street dance troupe spokesperson said they were there to pursue their dream. They are competing for US$1 million in prize money.

Judge Heidi Klum hearing they were from the Dominican Republic remarked: "I love the Dominican Republic!”. Other judges are Howie Mandel, Mel B, Simon Cowell and Tyra Banks. The reality competition is in its 13th season. The judges were all praise: "Pure amazing brilliance in dance,” "different kind of passion, " Within those two minutes you did everything you should do, so powerful, so cool, infectious.”

The urban dancers are members of the Academia Nucleo Extremo. The troupe had won the Hip Hop International competition in 2016.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INPK3t3mLaI&t=30s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INPK3t3mLaI

Monday, December 08, 2014

Sparks Fly At Contest


Standing at six feet four inches tall, Mark Sparks captured the hotly pursued title of Mr. Caribbean International at the thirteenth annual staging of the competition this past Saturday.  Before a sold-out audience at the Hedonism II resort in Negril, Jamaica, Sparks ignited the crowd and won over the adjudicators with his charm, chiseled features, statuesque physique and sharp intellect.

When asked what role he believes a man should play in his home and community, he empathetically stated that a man “should lead from behind and be a pillar of strength”.  Thirty-three year old Sparks, who is of St. Lucian and Jamaican heritage, was also presented with the award for Best in Interview and placed third in the competition’s rigorous fitness challenge.

Sparks was accompanied by 1st runner-up, Dwayne Walker (Jamaica) and 2nd runner-up, Godwin Charles(St. Vincent & the Grenadines) as the Top Three Finalists in the last round of competition.  Walker, who has represented Jamaica very well at several international bodybuilding competitions, also walked away as the winner of the fitness challenge and was presented with the sectional award for Best PhysiqueMeanwhile, Charles, a trained dancer, was presented with the award for Best in Talent.

Sparks wins a cash prize of $2,500 USD and a seven night stay at the Hedonism II resort.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

New Show Filmed in D.R.


A new reality series is airing on E television. Escape Club is a one-hour, real-life soap opera where 12 men and women leave their old lives behind them, head for a resort getaway in Punta Cana on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic and look for a change in their destinies. 
The reality show will have them cut off from the outside world and they will soon learn that living on an island isn't all about suntans and champagne. They must now fight for their spot on the island and prove that they are worthy of the grand prize - an entire year with all expenses paid to extend the escape. 
The series starts on E! on Sunday, 8 June at 10pm EST. 
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXFe6V5Wbvc

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Win A Trip!!!














Black Gay Gossip has teamed up with Inferno DR to offer one lucky winner an all-inclusive trip to the premier LGBT event going down in the Dominican Republic this Labor Day weekend.

The all-inclusive package includes: hotel, airfare, transfers, meals & beverages and activities. Dates are September 2nd through 6th.

Visit the SITE to enter your email address in the subscriber box for your chance to win!