A3 RYDERZ
A3 RYDERZ
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
A3 stands for anytime, anywhere, anyplace! This hip-hop dance crew from Vancouver, British Columbia, wants to prove that they’re ready for the heat of the CGT competition at any moment. Fuelled by loyalty, hard work and dedication, the A3 RYDERZ strive to bring foundational hip-hop movements to their performances – to show that there’s more to dance than shapes and tricks.
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ABEBE ERIGETE
ABEBE ERIGETE
Hometown: Toronto
28-year-old Abebe Erigete is originally from Ethiopia but now calls Toronto, Ontario, home. At 10, Abebe began circus training at the Addis Africa Circus school. One day, Abebe heard about performers in China utilizing a ladder in their routine and decided to try it for himself.
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ALEXANDRA CÔTÉ
ALEXANDRA CÔTÉ
Hometown: Thetford Mines, Quebec
Alexandra Côté is a 26-year-old dog trainer from Thetford Mines, Quebec. She’s been training dogs since she was fourteen years old – and has participated in shows across North America with her dogs, Tesla and Louka.
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AMIR BRANDON
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ASD BAND
ASD BAND
Hometown: Toronto, ON
The ASD Band comprises musicians Rawan Tuffaha, Ron Adea, Spenser Murray, and Jackson Begley. The band was first formed in 2019 to support Jake’s House, a Canadian Autism charity whose members come from all over Ontario.
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ASHLEY VELDBOOM
ASHLEY VELDBOOM
Hometown: Orillia, Ontario
Ashley Veldboom is a 20-year-old dancer from Orillia, Ontario. She works as a dance teacher and gymnastics instructor for students ages 2-17. Ashley is taking on Canada’s Got Talent stage to show her students that when you believe in yourself and put your mind to it, you can do anything.
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ATSUSHI ONO
BEATRICE LOVE
BEATRICE LOVE
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
Beatrice Love is a 36-year-old singer from Edmonton, Alberta. Beatrice is originally from Treaty 8 territory (Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation reserve #455/Horse Lake First Nation reserve #449). Beatrice grew up singing and thanks her father, a life-long musician, for planting a love of music in her heart.
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BRIAN TYLER
BRIAN TYLER
Hometown: Grenville-Sur-La-Rouge, Quebec
Brian Tyler is a 61-year-old school bus driver and bluesman. Originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Brian first started singing karaoke at 36 years old and was encouraged by his family and friends to pursue his talent for singing.
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CAPTAIN FINN & THE SALTY SEA DOGS
CAPTAIN FINN & THE SALTY SEA DOGS
Hometown: London, Ontario
Based in London, Ontario, Captain Finn and the Salty Sea Dogs have been invading pubs and performing on streets for over six years. Composed of The Captain, The Grand Mearle, The Squid, Popeye and Rosie Dabloon, these salty sea dogs bring theatrical pirate-themed musical performances wherever they go.
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CHARLES PHILIPPE LAURIN
CHARLES PHILIPPE LAURIN
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
Charles Philippe Laurin is a 37-year-old actor/comedian from Montreal, Quebec. From an early age, he loved to entertain and realized his passion for performing. A self-described one-man-variety show, Charles Philippe is known for his impressions of stars from pop culture, history, politics and more.
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CHRISTIAN MASCIA
CHRISTOPHER MAGAS
CHRISTOPHER MAGAS
Hometown: East St. Paul, Manitoba
Christopher Magas is a 57-year-old singer from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who enjoys performing as a soloist as well as with a local Winnipeg chorus, Christopher currently sells new homes for one of Winnipeg’s top builders. While Christopher loves helping people find their dream homes, he would like to pursue his love of performing full-time.
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CIRQUE KALABANTÉ
CIRQUE KALABANTÉ
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
Originally from Guinea, West Africa, now based in Montreal, Quebec, Cirque Kalabanté is a company of acrobats and live musicians. In every performance, Cirque Kalabanté combines traditional African arts with North American circus elements.
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CONVERSION
CONVERSION
Hometown: Trois-Rivières, Quebec
Conversion is a group of dancers from Trois-Rivières, Quebec, supervised by choreographer and coach Vincent Desjardins. Conversion likes to create unique shapes, movements and emotions – and they hope to captivate the CGT audience with their storytelling.
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COOL GIRAFFES
COOL GIRAFFES
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
Cool Giraffes is a high-intensity street-dance crew from Edmonton, Alberta. While the crew pride themselves on their strong work ethic – they also believe in having fun and creating lasting memories together.
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CURRAN DOBBS
CURRAN DOBBS
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia
Curran Dobbs is a 41-year-old stand-up comic from Victoria, British Columbia. Curran has been performing stand-up comedy for over ten years and is excited to share his talent with the CGT judges and audience.
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CYDNEE ABBOTT
DARCY MITCHISON
DAVID NT ANNAN
DAVID NT ANNAN
Hometown: Fredericton, New Brunswick
David Annan is a self-taught dancer whose passion for dance was inspired by the movie, ‘Step Up 2’. He grew up in Ghana, Africa and moved to Fredericton, New Brunswick, to attend St. Thomas University. There, he discovered his love for animation-style dancing – which he is excited to bring to the CGT stage.
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DAVID GREEN
DEAN GUNNARSON
DEAN GUNNARSON
Hometown: Onanole, Manitoba
Dean Gunnarson has been proclaimed the “World’s Most Daring Escape Artist” by Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dean’s fascination with the art of escape began at the age of 10, when his mother bought him a book on the legendary Harry Houdini. Throughout his career, the 58-year-old has toured the world with his breathtaking escapes and holds two world records.
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DJC
DJC
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
DJC is a dance duo from Vancouver, British Columbia, comprised of 19-year-old Jayda Bhinder and 15-year-old Deeya Sharma. Feeling that the street dance scene in Vancouver was mostly male-dominated, DJC joined together to combine their talents in an exclusively female act. Jayda and Deeya want to let Indo-Canadian girls like them know that they are never alone, even when it feels like the world is against them.
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DUO A3
DUO A3
Hometown: Quebec, QC
25-year-old Remi Orset has been working in a circus for over five years. Originally from France, Remi travelled to Quebec to pursue his passion for the circus at the Quebec Circus School. At his CGT audition he executed a surprise reveal of his partner, Albanne. Together they are known as Duo A3.
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EMMA GARRIOTT
EVANGEL OMARI BESONG
EVANGEL OMARI BESONG
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
14-year-old Evangel Omari Besong is a singer, songwriter and pianist from Edmonton, Alberta. When he’s not singing and playing the piano, Evangel enjoys helping out his mom in the kitchen, drawing, playing games, hanging out with friends and going to church.
FLEXY-T
FLEXY-T
Hometown: Ajax, Ontario
Toria “Flexy-T” Summerville grew up dancing but was diagnosed with the rare connective tissue disease, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, when she was a teen. Determined to strengthen her body to help manage her symptoms, Toria embarked on a new journey, learning to embrace her disability while exploring the limits of the human body.
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GBA
GBA
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
GBA is a group of acrobats who specialise in eye-catching stunts and African dance. Group members Mohamed Conte, Sekou Camara, Balla Moussa Bangoura, Saa Foumba Koundouno all originate from Guinea, Africa, but now live in Montreal, Quebec. As children, the members of GBA began their journey in acrobatics on the beaches of Guinea. Their pastime turned into a passion and later into a circus career which brought them to Montreal and ultimately to the CGT stage.
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GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ
GENEVIÈVE CÔTÉ
Hometown: Laval, Quebec
Geneviève is a 47-year-old entertainer from Laval, Quebec. She is a single mom and a full-time performer after quitting her job as a waitress to pursue her passion for entertainment 12 years ago. She is looking forward to trying her luck on the CGT Stage!
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JACK THOMAS
JACK THOMAS
Hometown: Burnaby, British Columbia
Jack Thomas is a 24-year-old musician from Burnaby, British Columbia, who has been playing music for over ten years. After losing his right arm in a workplace accident, Jack underwent physical therapy and learned how to live with his new reality. Jack’s goal as a musician and performer is to spread happiness and positivity.
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JASON & BRONWYN IRWIN
JAMES ALCOCK
JAMES ALCOCK
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
James Alcock is a 58-year-old singer from Mississauga, Ontario. Over the years, James has performed as a tribute artist for famous singers like AC/DC, Ronnie James Dio and Iron Maiden.
JOZE PIRANIAN
JP PARENT
JP PARENT
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
JP Parent is a magician from Montreal, Quebec, who received his first magic kit at age 9. At age 20, he produced his show and was invited to work on a cruise ship. What was supposed to be a four-month contract ended up being a 25-year career. His show is a mix of comedy, magic and illusions.
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JULIA & MOSES
JULIA & MOSES
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Julia and Moses are a dance duo from Toronto, Ontario. They first met six years ago at a dance workshop, where Julia (accidentally!) punched Moses in the face. The two eventually became close friends and dance partners – and hope that their mindful movements will wow the CGT judges.
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KALSEY KULYK
KATHERINE LYNN-ROSE
KATHERINE LYNN-ROSE
Hometown: Burlington, Ontario
Katherine is a 19-year-old Chinese-Canadian singer/songwriter passionate about Asian representation in musical theatre. Hailing from Burlington, Ontario, Katherine draws inspiration from her experience growing up in North America in an Asian immigrant household.
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KAREN FLAMENCO
KAREN FLAMENCO
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
The Karen Flamenco Dance Company is a Vancouver-based group of young dancers who grew up learning the art of flamenco dance. On the CGT stage, they hope to demonstrate authentic flamenco movements and rhythms with a modern twist.
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KENTON & LISE
KENTON & LISE
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
KENTON & LISE are a performing duo from Toronto, Ontario. 31-year-old Kenton Blythe & 36-year-old Lise Cormier first met at an animation voice workshop. Since then, the two have been making music and memories together.
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KEVIN FAST
KEVIN FAST
Hometown: Cobourg, Ontario
Kevin Fast is a 59-year-old Cobourg resident and a full-time Lutheran pastor passionate about performing for audiences. He is looking forward to entertaining the judges.
KNIGHT1
KNIGHT1
Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
Knight1 is an anonymous entity that prefers to conceal his true identity. He hopes that his appearance on CGT will confirm whether or not he is destined for a music career and will consider revealing his true self if he wins Canada’s Got Talent.
KONAH RAYNES
KONAH RAYNES
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
Born in Liberia, Konah Raynes is a 29-year-old R&B and pop singer living in Ottawa, Ontario. Konah started singing in church at 12 years old and now balances his passion for singing with his work as a professional courier. Konah can’t wait to deliver the performance of a lifetime to Canada’s Got Talent!
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L.I.V.E.
MAGIC BEN
MAGIC BEN
Hometown: Whitehorse, Yukon
19-year-old Magic Ben grew up in a small Inuit community in Northern Quebec. At the age of 9, Benjamin was stunned to see a magician for the first time at his parents’ wedding. The next day, he went to YouTube to learn his first card trick. Magic Ben speaks three languages: French, English and Inuktitut. He is hoping to be a bridge linking all Canadians together through his experiences living North, East and West.
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MARQUIS
MARQUIS
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Marquis is a high energy hip-hop dance crew from Winnipeg, Manitoba. When faced with the harsh Manitoba climate, the Marquis dancers love to get together and dance away the ‘Winterpeg’ blues. This crew is so excited to showcase themselves on Canada’s Got Talent and to represent Winnipeg!
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MAYA GAMZU
MAYA GAMZU
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Originally from Israel, 14-year-old Maya Gamzu began singing at 3. In 2018, Maya’s family moved to Canada – where singing songs in English helped Maya learn the language and adapt to a new country. Today, Maya sings in four languages and calls Toronto, Ontario, home.
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MCELMAN & THE MAESTRO
MCELMAN & THE MAESTRO
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
McElman & The Maestro is an opera duo from Toronto, Ontario, consisting of ‘The Maestro’ Daniel Elby, an 80-year-old classical baritone and his protege, McElman a 30-year-old tenor.
MEAVE
MR. CUDDLES THE EVIL OCTOPUS
MR. CUDDLES THE EVIL OCTOPUS
Hometown: Gibsons, British Columbia
Mr. Cuddles lives with his nameless, inconsequential lobotomized assistant in his top-secret underground lair near B.C.’s Sunshine Coast. Mr. Cuddles’s talents include science-based thought control, performing lobotomies and – if he’s had enough to drink – show tunes. He works all day, every day, on elaborate schemes to rule the world and hopes to unleash his greatest scheme yet on Canadian audiences.
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MVP DANCE
NIKO SOFIANOS
OLGA & VIOLET: MOMMY & ME
OLGA & VIOLET: MOMMY & ME
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
39-year-old Olga Kobzar and her 11-year-old daughter, Violet Maizenberg, are an acrobatic duo from Richmond Hill, Ontario. Their act, Mommy & Me, showcases a new level of trust and love between a mother and daughter.
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PAOLA TROILO
PAOLA TROILO
Hometown: Laval, Quebec
Paola Troilo is a 57-year import-export manager for fine Italian foods. In 1988, Paola left Canada to work in Italy, where she remained for approximately 14 years. Today, she lives in Laval, Quebec, with her husband, Nicola and her dog, Romeo and is a mother of two sons.
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POLLY MOONSHINE
POLLY MOONSHINE
Hometown: London, Ontario
40-year-old Polly Moonshine is a yeehaw kinda gal. When she’s not fighting in the streets, Polly yowls tunes and cares for her legion of cows. On stage, Polly loves to let loose and channel her inner Dolly Parton. Polly Moonshine hopes her performance will bring joy to audiences across Canada.
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RAYMOND SALGADO
RAYMOND SALGADO
Hometown: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Raymond Salgado was born and raised on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The 24-year-old Filipino-Canadian started singing in his pre-teens and now feels ready to share his talent with the CGT audience and judges.
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REESE NELSON
RICHARD FORGET
RICHARD FORGET
Hometown: Whitby, Ontario
Richard Forget is a magician from Whitby, Ontario. Richard has been performing magic for over 20 years and has tried to create magic nobody else is performing. He credits magic with helping him endure and overcome many hurdles in his life. Richard would describe his act as thoughtful, provocative, a little esoteric and very entertaining.
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SIMA SAXENA
SIMA SAXENA
Hometown: Victoria, British Columbia
Sima Saxena is a performer and mother of two from Victoria, British Columbia. As a child in India, Sima dreamed of a life in show business, but after moving to Canada 30 years ago and starting a family, all thoughts of performing were put on the back burner. Sima hopes her time on Canada’s Got Talent will prove that where there is a will, there is a way, and that age doesn’t matter!
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SOULS OF STEEL
SOULS OF STEEL
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Souls of Steel Orchestra began in 2007 as a community band comprised of parents, teachers and community members. They have since evolved into a not-for-profit steel orchestra dedicated to the art of the steel pan and musical excellence. Souls of Steel are excited and honoured to bring the steel pan to one of the biggest stages in the world – Canada’s Got Talent.
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SYD BOSEL
T.ACOS X T.EENAGERS
T.ACOS X T.EENAGERS
Hometown: Granby, Quebec
T.ACOS X T.EENAGERS is a mega hip-hop dance crew from Granby, Quebec. The 26-member group comprises four very different dance crews from the same studio family. While as separate groups, T.ACOS X T.EENAGERS have taken home various awards: this is one of their first times performing as a mega crew!
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TAP DANCE CANADA
TARA MEYER
TARA MEYER
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tara Meyer is a 38-year-old pole artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. As a former ballerina, she quickly became known for combining her technical ballet skills with her pole routines. Tara hopes this sport will change someone’s life in the same way that it changed hers!
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TASOS NIKOPOULOS
THE BEARHEAD SISTERS
THE BEARHEAD SISTERS
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
Carly, Trina, and Allie Bearhead are a group of singing sisters from Paul First Nation in Alberta and are a part of the Nakota Sioux Tribe. Aged 28, 26 & 23, they have been singing together for over 18 years and consider their talent a generational gift. Carly, Trina and Allie believe in the power of song and ceremony and thank music for keeping their family group united and strong.
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THE CAST
THE CHEERFORCE GOLDEN GIRLS
THE CHEERFORCE GOLDEN GIRLS
Hometown: Oakville, Ontario
The Cheerforce Golden Girls are an all-female cheer squad from Oakville, Ontario. This tight-knit team works hard, dreams big and loves performing as a group. The squad hopes to live up to their name and bring home the gold at Canada’s Got Talent!
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THE DREAMBOATS
THE DREAMBOATS
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
The Dreamboats are bringing back good ol’ rock n’ roll! The band consists of Mississauga’s very own Ritchie Hummins, Johnny Fiacconi, Justin Zoltek, and Dave Kirby. They’ve been playing the retro classics, as well as their retro-inspired originals, for more than a decade – and hope to deliver a CGT performance that has the audience dancing and singing the night away!
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THE TREVOR SHOW
THE TURNBULL BROTHERS
THE TURNBULL BROTHERS
Hometown: Glace-Bay, Nova Scotia
The Turnbull Brothers are 19-year-old twins Aaron and Evan from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. They hope to pursue their shared passion for performing blues, country and classic jazz music full time.
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THE SIGMAZ
THE SIGMAZ
Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario
The Sigmaz is a youth hip-hop dance team from Simply Swagg Dance Studio in Scarborough, Ontario, who use dance as a safe space for self-expression. The Sigmaz hopes to inspire the next generation of talent from Scarborough and across Canada.
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TRA MY TRINH
TRA MY TRINH
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
Born and raised in Vietnam, Tra My Trinh inherited her love of circus performing from her mother. As a child, Tra My watched her mother perform, and from the first moment she heard an audience burst into applause, she knew she wanted to be a performer too. Tra My hopes to bring her best work to Canada’s Got Talent.
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VAL & GANNA
VAL & GANNA
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Val and Ganna are a husband-and-wife dance duo from Toronto, Ontario. Ganna, originally from Ukraine, and Val, originally from Russia, have been dancing together for five years. Though their respective home countries are in conflict – on the dance floor, Val and Ganna move as one. These performers want to show Canada’s Got Talent the beauty and power of ballroom dancing.
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VOICES ROCK PRIME
VOICES ROCK PRIME
Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
Voices Rock Prime is a pop/rock choir for the 21st century! This group of over 50 seniors describe their choir as a place where members come together to experience music, laughter, and all the health benefits of singing.
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WILL STELFOX
WOODY & FENTON
WOODY & FENTON
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Woody & Fenton is an aerial acrobatic duo based in Toronto, Ontario. Born and raised in Australia, Woody has been a professional aerialist for over ten years. He met Fenton when he moved to Canada, and the two have created a unique bond and a soulful dancing dynamic. Woody and Fenton hope to show the world that love is love regardless of gender and sex.
XPECTACULO
XPECTACULO
Hometown: Scarborough, Ontario
32-year-old Luis Cesar was born and raised in Mexico. As the son of a Latin dancer, Luis Cesar was naturally drawn to the spotlight and began performing on the street at the age of 17. Fifteen years later, Luis Cesar is now a professional performer who calls Scarborough, Ontario, home.
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XPOGO STUNT TEAM
XPOGO STUNT TEAM
Hometown: Orillia, Ontario
Harry White, 28, Michael Mena, 29 and Duncan Murray, 21, are friends who met through their shared love of pogo. This trio’s passion for pogo has taken them across Canada, the United States and numerous countries worldwide.
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XTREME SOUL STYLE
XTREME SOUL STYLE
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Xtreme Soul Style is a competitive dance crew from Vancouver, British Columbia. Their style incorporates hip-hop, street dance and breakdancing. They are looking forward to bringing their skills to the CGT stage.
YOUNG MOMMY
YOUNG MOMMY
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Young Mommy, a.k.a Monica Morong, is a 46-year-old mother of four girls from Sacramento, California. Born in Montreal, Quebec and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Monica grew up exclusively listening to rap music – and after having kids, she started a clean-rap movement. Now, Young Mommy is ready to share her music and story on Canada’s Got Talent!
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