 |
| Filipa (Credit: Richard Cook) |
South Africa’s own YouTube sensation
Filipa Carmo da Silva (18) has won the
RyanSeacrest.com search for the best One Direction cover of their smash hit
‘Story of My Life’. The competition, which began in January with 26 finalists,
was driven by public vote and each week a number of contestants were
eliminated. Filipa walked away with top honours ahead of X-Factor UK’s twins
Jedward (who placed second) and X-Factor US finalist Josh Levi (who placed
third). Filipa was approached by Ryan Seacrest’s production team and asked if
she would enter the competition, which is run via the popular American radio
personality’s website. “Winning this competition has been the highlight of my
career so far and to have the support from the media and public both in South
Africa and overseas has been mind blowing,” said Filipa, who recently moved to
Cape Town to pursue her studies in performing arts. Filipa matriculated in 2013
at Cornwall Hill College in Pretoria. The song was recorded and produced by
South Africa’s finest producers Brian O’Shea and Crighton Goodwill and Kyle
White directed the music video. Filipa’s debut original single is scheduled for
release in March 2014.
Comments
Post a Comment