16-year-old student Pallavi has won the latest edition of local Tamil reality singing competition Yaar Antha Star.
Following a three-month stint on the Mediacorp-organised competition, she came out on top at the Yaar Antha Star 2024's Grand Finals on 31 March to take home the winner's title and a $10,000 cash prize.
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An initiative to nurture young singing hopefuls from Singapore, Yaar Antha Star 2024 saw 12 contestants put on themed performances weekly and receive guidance from Nirmala Narasimhan and Elamaran Natarajan. Contestants were assessed based on their pitch, pronunciation, rhythm, and stage presence.
Pallavi, an arts student at One World International School, impressed judges with her growth and versatility during her time in the competition.
Going up against finalists Soorya, Swathy, Shruthilayaa, and Resshma in the two-round Grand Finals, she put her own spins on Tamil favourites and demonstrated her ability to adapt to pitch and tempo shifts.
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“Congratulations to Pallavi for her well-deserved win, and to all finalists for delivering outstanding performances at the Grand Finals! Yaar Antha Star 2024 reflects Mediacorp’s ongoing commitment to nurturing emerging homegrown talents, providing them with a platform to pursue their aspirations and showcase their skills. We are immensely proud of all the contestants who participated in the competition, and look forward to witnessing their future endeavours as they continue on their journey," said Sabanitha Shanmugasundram, Head of Content Commissioning & Indian Community Engagement at Mediacorp.
All episodes of Yaar Antha Star 2024 are now available to stream on mewatch.
