Here's a medley of the eight performances by contestants from six countries as they appeared before an audience of 771 at the Now Lounge event on Sep. 17. The Gaijin Idol Contestants were (in order of performance): Tim Penn, (America), Guitarist and singer Emma Kuwano (Philippines), Singer Anto Lloyd, (Canada), Vogue dancer Chase & Carl (Hawaii), Guitarist & singer Amos Dunn, (Australia), Singer-songwriter Jay Gutta (America), Rapper Jovana Bardiaux, (Serbia), Singer Leila (Middle East), Belly dancer The second runner-up was Anto Lloyd a Vogue dancer. The first-runner-up was an Australian singer-songwriter, Amos Dunn and ta-ta-ta-dum! ...this year's Gaijin Idol grand prize went to 28 year-old singer Jovana Bardiaux from Serbia. Congratulations! A full report with photos and more videos is now on the Fukuoka Now website. www.fukuoka-now.com Special thanks to Thai Airways International, Hilton Fukuoka Seahawk Hotel, and Pietro for the great prizes! Also thanks to Channa Upli (Sri Lankan Dance Troupe), Toshi Jackson, Das Funkt (DJ) and Dominic Walker (MC). Video and editing by Dennis Medvedchikov
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