Miss Jamaica World 2007, Yendi Philipps, has been announced as the new host of the popular Digicel Rising Stars show.
When the STAR spoke with Yendi yesterday evening, she was delighted to be the new host saying, "I feel very good, fantastic. I was surprised that I got through but it's something I really wanted. I think it's excellent exposure and an excellent opportunity."
Although Yendi still has a few months remaining in her reign as Miss Jamaica, she has vowed to make time for the show after having been called in for casting. This will be Yendi's second time on live television after having done a brief stint on a live show four years ago.
Yendi was one of nine contenders for the coveted spot after the recent departure of long-time host Denise Hunt. Among the persons who were also looked at as possible hosts were Miss Jamaica 2006 winner, Sara Lawrence, and contestant Sanique Vacianna, TV personalities Renée Garel (Lady Renée ) and last year's host for the show's 'Chill Room', Kiki. Performers such as actress Sakina Deer, Guyanese singer Tamika Marshall and the sole male potential actor, Stephen McHew, were also screened.
Digicel's Rising Stars head of corporate affairs, Yvonne Wilks, told the STAR prior to the launch that Yendi was the clear champion at the end of the auditions. "When we reviewed the screening, she was by far the best. She had the most balanced response. It was unanimous she was the best for the programme. Nine people competed for the number-one programme and fair and square she came out on top," Wilks said.
Yendi Philipps rose to popularity in recent months when she won the coveted Miss Jamaica World title and placed in the top 15 at the Miss World finals. Known for her youthful exuberance and caring nature, Yendi will bring a fresh outlook to the popular talent competition.
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somehow i expected this
XavHew said
15:11 04/09 2008
A dat yo seh!
up2 said
15:13 04/09 2008
i would have preferred kiki still..but lets c
***DK*** said
15:14 04/09 2008
y dem caan mek other ppl eat a food??? luk how much other pretty girl inna JA an dem go bacc fi 1 dat ave d cheddar aredy
Buddah said
16:00 04/09 2008
she look good
STUWY77 said
16:37 04/09 2008
One more pretty face to look at.
Garrick said
18:26 04/09 2008
mi woulda har
bLaCkBeatZ said
18:31 04/09 2008
mi like har but maybe kiki shuda get it....she hotttt 2
-- Edited by owadkelly at 19:31, 2008-04-09
the doc said
18:58 04/09 2008
stuwy77 wrote:
One more pretty face to look at.
well said
the doc said
18:59 04/09 2008
Garrick wrote:
mi woulda har
sound better still
gregory44 said
04:03 04/11 2008
any man who wouldnt yeandi muss related to beenieman cuase dem a muss fish.
YENDI: Rising Stars' new host
Yendi Philipps
Miss Jamaica World 2007, Yendi Philipps, has been announced as the new host of the popular Digicel Rising Stars show.
When the STAR spoke with Yendi yesterday evening, she was delighted to be the new host saying, "I feel very good, fantastic. I was surprised that I got through but it's something I really wanted. I think it's excellent exposure and an excellent opportunity."
Although Yendi still has a few months remaining in her reign as Miss Jamaica, she has vowed to make time for the show after having been called in for casting. This will be Yendi's second time on live television after having done a brief stint on a live show four years ago.
Yendi was one of nine contenders for the coveted spot after the recent departure of long-time host Denise Hunt. Among the persons who were also looked at as possible hosts were Miss Jamaica 2006 winner, Sara Lawrence, and contestant Sanique Vacianna, TV personalities Renée Garel (Lady Renée ) and last year's host for the show's 'Chill Room', Kiki. Performers such as actress Sakina Deer, Guyanese singer Tamika Marshall and the sole male potential actor, Stephen McHew, were also screened.
Digicel's Rising Stars head of corporate affairs, Yvonne Wilks, told the STAR prior to the launch that Yendi was the clear champion at the end of the auditions. "When we reviewed the screening, she was by far the best. She had the most balanced response. It was unanimous she was the best for the programme. Nine people competed for the number-one programme and fair and square she came out on top," Wilks said.
Yendi Philipps rose to popularity in recent months when she won the coveted Miss Jamaica World title and placed in the top 15 at the Miss World finals. Known for her youthful exuberance and caring nature, Yendi will bring a fresh outlook to the popular talent competition.*******
somehow i expected this
-- Edited by owadkelly at 19:31, 2008-04-09