The second quarter final of 5 MINUTES OF FAME screens on 16 November at 7.30 PM.

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Resident vocal mentor and judge Bella Kalolo-Suraj will be joined by guest judge, singer songwriter Tommy Nee.

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Bella Kalolo-Suraj says the task of judging has not got any easier in the second series of 5 MINUTES OF FAME.

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“Last year was hard, but it’s still really, really tough having to choose only one of the two from each category,” says singer-songwriter, actor and vocal coach Bella Kalolo-Suraj (Ngāti Porou, Hāmoa, Tonga).

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“The amount of talent out there is incredible, it is so inspiring to work with all these amazing people and help them hone their skills and fully develop their potential. I feel so privileged,” says Bella.

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THIS WEEK ON 5 MINUTES OF FAME – WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 7.30 PM

Under 16:

Te Kahurangi George (Tūwharetoa, Te Arawa), from Rotorua vs Amelia Taatiti (Ngā Puhi), from Paraparaumu

Male:

Ellaphon Tauariki (Ngāti Whātua)), from Tāmaki Makaurau vs Steve Tofa, from Kirikiriroa

Female:

Keira Batten Coogan, from Tūranganui-a-Kiwa vs Manaia Munro (Ngāti Kahungunu), Tairāwhiti

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Jan McKay (Ngāti Porou), from Flaxmere vs Keepa Smith (Ngāti Kahungunu) from Masterton

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