Top 12 Roadshow @ Subang Parade (15/12/07)

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Top 12 Roadshow @ Subang Parade (15/12/07)

The Top 12 of OIAM season 2 will be at a roadshow in Subang Parade from 3pm to 5pm this Saturday (15/12/07).

Go and check out this season's finalists for a chance to get to know them better and to find out who really has the goods.

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OIAM 2 (Top 12) Roadshow @ Subang Parade (15/12/07)


No sooner than 24 hours after they were announced as the top 12 for this season, the contestants had to contend with their first public promo, which was held at the Subang Parade Shopping Complex (Petaling Jaya) from 3.00pm to 5.00pm the very next day.

It was great to see all 12 contestants turning up at the event and mixing it up with the weekend shoppers like true professionals. Even the established among the lot seemed quite thrilled to be given a chance to gain exposure with would-be fans. It was also very pleasant to note that a well heeled star like Siti Sarah, did not shirk her OIAM duties and seemed more than pleased to be there, unlike last year¡¯s calamity, Dayang, who erroneously missed 7 out of her 10 OIAM engagements. After all winning a million ¡®moolahs¡¯ is serious game and all contestants should give all activities organised for the competition its due respect and should unconditionally toe the line, irregardless of whom they may be. I certainly hope that all of them will continue with this trend.

Probably due to the short notice, and also probably due to the fact that most of the fans of the show had limited exposure to the contestants, the turnout at the venue was a little thin. This will most likely change in due course, but it was good to see family members of some of the contestants turning out to support their kin. Among those who turned up were former child star Shahila¡¯s (Shyla) sisters & cousins, and Melbourne returnee Iz¡¯s cousins & friends. Understandably some of the contestants who hail from places such as Sabah, Johore, Penang & Negeri Sembilan may only see their family members turning up much later in the season. Siti Sarah also seemed to have a fair share of supporters among the people gathered around, going by the uproarious cheers she got, and so did cutie pie Mark, whom we at Rentak think will be the most likely to be photographed with (at least by teenage girls and even their mums, LOL).

The MC for the day (sorry we forgot his name) kicked off the afternoon by introducing the top 12 in two groups ¨C team A which comprised of Siti Sarah, Ayu, Joni, Mark, Rina & Ab, and ¨C team B which comprised of Shone, Rony, Tiara, Intan Sarafina, Iz & Shyla. Team A took the stage first and was grilled by the MC on their quest to be millionaires. They later partook in fun games with selected members of the audience who were paired up with them, and both they and their partner¡¯s antics and actions had everyone in stitches. The lucky volunteers of course did not walk away empty handed as they were given nice goody bags as they left. Soon after, the contestants gave a short demonstration on why they made it into the top 12, and why fans of the show should pick them as their favourites. The same activities were repeated with team B, before all 12 of them got together on stage to sing ¡°Ain¡¯t Got Mountain High Enough¡± collectively and in bits. Although it was a decent enough rendition, it was clear that some of the contestants were struggling to keep up, and were totally out of their element. Nevertheless, the happy shoppers and fans who turned up had a good time, as did we, the Rentak crew.

The good news is that all the contestants seemed to be taking OIAM seriously and are already acting like true professionals (in both performances & public relations), which is a good indicator at the level of competitiveness this season. Perhaps studying two seasons of Malaysian Idol & a season of OIAM has given them an added advantage this year. Rentak Sejuta wishes all of the contestants the best of luck, and looks forward to a mesmerizing season. Be assured that all of you will get the maximum and equal coverage from us.

To the helpful crew of 8TV who continuously extend their courtesy to us at Rentak, to ensure that all our viewers to get the best of OIAM, thank you once again!!!



8TV's behind the scenes hunk Adam feeling all X'mas-cy backstage.


Joni, Ayu, Mark, Rina (hidden) & Ab getting briefed.


The usual suspects from 8TV - Aishah, Sam & Eileen.



Pearl of the Orient vs. Land Below The Wind


Enough X'mas pics, its back to work for Adam.


Talking about work, our Rentak crew here, Jen & Faiz, being busy taking pics (of themselves, LOL)!!!


Now this is what I call work! The resident DJ looks so comfy, and majestic as well.


Finally, some fans...


...to add to the X'mas atmosphere.


Our very vibrant MC, too bad we forgot his name.



Making a nuisance of himself with the audience. Hee! Hee!


His next victim was from China. Poor fella!!!


As best as she tried she got stuck as well.


You would have they have already won. They seem awfullly pleased.


Team A on parade.


Move aside Suki Low, here comes Joni Tham!!!


Watch out for this dreamy fella girls.


Doesn't he look like the A&P Director in the movie "Showgirls"?


Siti Sarah looking all set to take all the way, but she does have some strong competition.


The MC kicks off game time with AB looking like he is sharing MCing duties.


Of all the people Mark picked to partner him, it had to be Iz's cousin. Aiyoh!!!


All set for game time with their audience partners.


Not the winning team.


Someone's got their attention.


Just her luck, Joni picked Shyla's sister to partner her.


"Aa...aa.... I think I left my brain at home"


Walk like a DJ trying to be an Egyptian




Is this So You Think You Can Dance or OIAM?




The crowd may have been small but they certainly were entertained.


Iz charming the fans




Shyla looking sultry






Rony looks like he was having a good time


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There's never a dull moment with Tiara


Team B being intorduced.




Game time for team B.


Tiara, the new host of OIAM?




Has Rony found himself a young new fan?


The Top 12


Iz's family were there to support him.


Now, don't these 2 look a matching pair? Nope, they havent run off and produced all these kids so quickly.


Hmmm. Jen, Jen.!!!


In that case its my turn then. LOL!!!


Friendly competitors


8TV interviewing "wild card" contestant No. 13!!! (Just kidding)

[jEn-[X]- a.k.a jEn-ToLaK]

dragon.. the host name is Baki.. lols

[faiz7612]

thanks 4 d pics....

very nice

[azreenyusof]

IZ, i love ur jihad scarf! n obviously i love ur singing. SUPERB!
Two thumbs up!

[villafrenz]

nice picture.... did you have the pic @ selayang mall???....

[uptowndragon]

villafrenz said:

nice picture.... did you have the pic @ selayang mall???....

Sorry we don't have any pics from Selayang Mall Road Tour as none of our crew were available to cover it on that day. Those who have it are most welcome to post them.

[jinli]

thanks for sharing
so nice o