Azerbaijani singer performed in Hollywood

Source: AzerNews

An 11-year old young vocalist Ibrahim Nasrullaev represented Azerbaijan in the World Championships of Performing Arts 2013 in Hollywood (USA).

Worldstars magazine published an interview with Ibrahim, who said apart from singing, he also dreams of becoming a film star.

"Attending this championship is already success. If fortune smiles on me, I will become a Hollywood star some day. And I will try my best to achieve this," Ibrahim told the magazine.

Ibrahim, who studies at Children's art school 3 under the Baku Department of Culture and Tourism, expressed his gratitude to all those who supported him in creative endeavors, noting that the country's leadership create all opportunities to represent Azerbaijan in various spheres of culture.

The World Championships of Performing Arts is the only international performing arts talent competition and educational experience of its kind held annually in Hollywood, an entertainment capital of the world. Treasured bronze, silver and gold medals are awarded to world champions in dancing, singing, acting, modeling, instrumentals, and variety arts in the junior age categories (15 and under) and seniors (ages 16 and over), solos and groups. In addition, a total of over $130,000 USD in scholarships is presented by the famed Millennium Dance Complex in North Hollywood, California and the prestigious New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts School of Film and Television.

Each year, countries send their best and most outstanding talent to the United States. Over the course of a heated week of events, these competitors go head to head "Olympic-style" in a wide variety of competitions. In each category there is a fierce contest of skills to see who is truly the most accomplished in the world. Each winner gets a coveted gold medal which brings with it the respect and admiration of people around the world along with potentially a career opportunity of a lifetime. The incredible strength of national pride pushes each and every one of these competitors to give their best.

Contestants competing at the World Championships of Performing Arts have that very precious opportunity of performing before and networking with entertainment industry professionals.