The
first World Idol special features performances from each
of the 11 Idols contesting the world crown, with viewers
in the participating countries voting following the broadcast.
The voting process will account for population differences
between competing countries with all voting details currently
being finalised. The second World Idol special will features
the thrilling worldwide results as each country's vote
is revealed similar to the Eurovision song contest.
Alan Boyd, President of Worldwide Entertainment, FremantleMedia
Production, comments: "We are thrilled to announce the
production of what promises to be a great global television
event. All of the contestants have proved themselves
worthy winners in their own countries, and this provides
an amazing opportunity for viewers worldwide to see
the range of incredible talent that Idols has uncovered
around the world."
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Will Young Winner of Pop Idol (ITV)
Age: 24
Birthplace: Hungerford, Berks, England, UK
Previous Occupation: Student
Idol Single: Evergreen/Anything Is Possible
Debut Album: From Now On
Idol Winner Since: February 2002
"Success for me was becoming a professional singer.
And as that develops, it is singing my own material. In
the studio they think I'm absolutely mad, I'm always saying
'this is wonderful, I can't believe this is my day job!'"
- Will Young
Age: 25
Birthplace: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Previous Occupation: Law Student
Idol Single: Once In A Lifetime
Debut Album: One Step Closer
Idol Winner Since: June 2002
"The whole experience has been great and I am taking
it one step at a time with clear planning whilst supported
by an excellent team of people. It was a huge step to
take when I decided to put my law studies aside but I
believe that I have made the right decision to follow
this passion for music." - Heinz Winckler
Age: 18
Birthplace: Pszczyna, Poland
Previous Occupation: Student
Idol Single: Moze sie wydawac
Debut Album: Ala Janosz
Idol Winner Since: June 2002
"And now - the World Idol! I'm happy I'll meet people
who won the show in other countries. It will be a totally
new experience for me and for sure a great chance to present
myself to the so-called 'wide world'." - Alex
Age: 21
Birthplace: Burleson, Texas
Previous Occupation: Cocktail waitress
Idol Single: A Moment Like This
Debut Album: Thankful
Idol Winner Since: September 2002 "I'm not materialistic, but I am ambitious. I'd love
to break globally and can't wait to go to England. There
is so much ahead of me and so much I want to accomplish.
It all seems to be happening so quickly that I have to
force myself to stop and realize how truly 'Thankful'
I am. " - Kelly Clarkson
Age: 17
Birthplace: Schoonhoven, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Previous Occupation: Student
Idol Single: Step Right Up
Debut Album: Jamai
Idol Winner Since: March 2003
"I have fond memories of 'She's The One' because Jim and
I wrote it in the Idols' dressing room. We were both in
our shorts, sitting behind the piano." - Jamai Loman
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Alexander Klaws Winner of Deutschland Sucht den Superstar
(RTL)
Age: 20
Birthplace: Germany
Previous Ocupation:
Idol Single: Take Me Tonight
Debut Album: Take Your Chance
Idol Winner Since: March 2003
"I don't really feel like a superstar. I am realistic
and always try to keep my feet on the ground. One can
only become a superstar one day through hard work and
I still have a long, long road ahead of me." - Alexander
Klaws
Age: 25
Birthplace: Bergen, Norway
Previous Occupation: Plumber
Idol Single: She's So High
Debut Album: I
Idol Winner Since: May 2003
Kurt's debut album, I, was released in September,
and – as the single before it – went straight in at #
1. The album consists of nine original songs and three
cover versions, among them, She’s So High, and Duran Duran’s
beautiful Ordinary World. The album went platinum on the
day of release.
Age: 20
Birthplace: Kuwait; currently resides in Jordan
Previous Occupation: Aviation Student
Idol Single: Ala Babee Wa'if Amaren ("Two Moons Standing
At My Door")
Debut Album: Diana Karazon
Idol Winner Since: August 2003
"I feel success in every moment especially when I
stare at my mother's face." - Diana Karazon
Age: 29
Birthplace: Vosselaar, Belgium
Previous Occupation: Builder
Idol Single: For You
Debut Album: Rhubarb
Idol Winner Since: May 2003
"During Idool, it all turned into one big joke. At
the beginning, I was told I wasn't suitable, but as the
show went on I found a place for myself, and that was
fun, too." - Peter Evrard
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Guy Sebastian Winner of Australian Idol (Network 10)
Age: 22
Birthplace: Malaysia, currently resides in Adelaide
Previous Occupation: Recording Engineer/Vocal Coach
Idol Single: Angels Brought Me Here
Debut Album: Just As I Am
Idol Winner Since: November 2003 "I make up tunes in the shower, sitting in the car
and always carry around a Dictaphone (it's built into
his mobile phone) so if a tune comes into my head I can
record it into the voicemail on my phone - that way I
don't forget it." - Guy Sebastian
LINKS:
Australian Idol: http://au.australianidol.yahoo.com/
Official Guy Sebastian site: http://www.guysebastian.com.au/
