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Sam’s the Man at WonderWorld TV Contest

Sam Verlinden with guitarSam is currently in 1st place with 48,000 votes for his music video entry “I’ll Be There” by Michael Jackson. At the time of this blog entry there were roughly 15 hours left for this leg of voting so with your help Sam should capture this win by tomorrow.
His other videos have not moved much since our last blog. However, this is fine as WonderWorld will only allow one win per month in order to give everyone an equal opportunity.  What will be interesting, is to see which one will prove to be the favorite for next month.  The MJ tribute is one of my favorites because, recording at home, without the aid of a lot of sound equipment, Sam’s pure and controlled voice really shows forth.
Here are the links once more for your voting convenience.

DON’T FORGET TO CONTINUE TO VOTE FOR HIS ALL IMPORTANT RIBBY NOMINATED VIDEO TOO. HE WILL NEED LOTS OF VOTES IN ORDER TO CAPTURE THIS WIN! He currently has only 74,250 and this needs to more than double.  Ok fans it’s time to do your part!

Be watching for an exclusive blog which will be coming up very shortly.  I will be posting Sam’s solo performance of last nights production of “Tommy the Musical”.  Sam has been just sensational the last few shows with his voice sounding better than ever!  You won’t want to miss this post. Also upcoming will be an interview with director James Wenley and Sam along with some behind the scenes photos.

Sam Verlinden Belt’s it out of the Park!

Sam kicks rugby ball in park
“Tommy the Musical” has been playing since last Wednesday evening with only 3 nights left.  Our inside reporter tells us that Sam really brought the house down in last nights performance.  His solo was not only moving but you could feel the anguish of  “Tommy” his character, crying out in the song.
There is no limit to what we will be seeing this young performer doing in the near future.  Sam’s convincing performance last night in Tommy, will soon attract the attention of one of the many watchful eyes that are upon him.
Today this blogger watched his first Rugby match! But not before I got some great information from Sam concerning his favorite sport.
When Sam is not singing and staring in a Musical, his favorite pastime is to play Rugby.  Sam plays rugby for Auckland Grammar Junior Rugby Club in the U11 team, but will be in U12 next year. He usually plays wing position but sometimes plays center. I also understand he played 2nd 5.  These positions are all backs.
I asked Sam what he liked best about the game and he responded saying;
“Rugby is a fun contact sport, I like the team involvement and I like to win.
Halfback in rugby union is different to halfback in American Football, but I wouldn’t mind playing half back in American Football one day. Rugby is probably New Zealand’s number one loved sport. Our NZ All-Blacks are the number 2 team currently in the world – but they should be number 1.  Number 1 is South Africa and we can’t wait to beat them”.
Sam holding his rugby ball

Lookout south Africa if all New Zealand fans are like Sam Verlinden they will cheer their team to First Place.

I guess what makes Sam such an outstanding young man is his ability to achieve.  If he can bring home all the gold from from the World Performing Art Championship, I’m sure he will do the same for his rugby team, and someday even for the All Blacks.

Sam we look forward to the last 3 nights of Tommy to see you, hear you and feel your expression in your solo’s.

KICK IT OUT OF THE PARK KID!