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McDonald's Young Entertainers - 1999 Grand Final

1999 Television
  • Variety
  • Music
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Jason Gunn hosted this popular late 90s teen talent quest. In the show's last grand final, held at Wellington's Te Papa museum, King Kapisi and Stacey Morrison assess the year's finalists. They include two family groups, and 11-year-old Hayley Westenra performing ‘The Mists of Islay’ — which Westenra later recorded after she found global fame. Also appearing is another young prodigy: Singapore-born violinist Vanessa Mae. The show's resident singing and dancing troupe includes future Sticky TV presenter Drew Neemia, future journalist Adrian Stevenon, and future White Sox softballer Tianna Areaiiti.

Key Cast & Crew

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Jason Gunn
Presenter
BU
Bill Urale (aka King Kapisi)
Judge
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Adrian Stevanon
Super Trooper
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Drew Neemia
Super Trooper
TA
Tianna Areaiiti
Super Trooper
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