MEXICALI - EstrellaTV's talent show, "Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento" held auditions in Mexicali on Saturday.
The sound of music filled the Plaza Nuevo Mexicali on Saturday as hundreds of contestants performed on stage and in front of a large crowd.
The Spanish television show is similar to American Idol or America's Got Talent. For Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, your talent is not limited to anything, if you have a talent, you're welcomed to audition.
The event featured a little bit of everything… singers came and showcased their vocal skills while dancers danced the day away to different styles of music. One contestant performed her dance routine to the sound of Shakira music while another did the same with a Michael Jackson soundtrack.
Other talents included a comedy skit and even an aspiring actor performed a scene Every contestant received quite the ovation from the hundreds in attendance.
"I think this is great", says Carlos Enriquez Torres Cabrera, "it helps me get known in this business".
The contestants that will be chosen to perform in Los Angeles in front of the judges have an opportunity to win the grand prize, 100 thousand dollars and a television deal with EstrellaTV.
Some of the contestants came by themselves while others had quite the following, like Enrique Marin Nuñez. He had multiple fans snapping pictures of him during his auditions
"This means a great deal to me", says Nuñez, "I have worked really hard because I love music".
The auditions ran for almost 8 hours and although only a select few will be chosen to go to Los Angeles, it doesn't take away the hard work and dedication from each and everyone of them.
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