~by Gasper Crasto; Image: Simon Dias
Kuwait: In the world of showbiz, there are numerous stars surfacing from time to time – some sparkle in the limelight while some burn out silently. There are few who make a rock-solid place for themselves in the hearts of fans and admirers.
One such star who needs little introduction is Olavo Rodrigues, simply known as O’luv – a star who has shot to meteoric rise and holds a pride of place in Goa’s entertainment world.
O’luv stands out as an amazing entertainer, and is still climbing the ladder of popularity charts.
If someone can create music with the combination of a comb and a mere piece of paper, it is indeed a phenomenon in itself. This seems to have become a sort of signature act of O’luv that has fascinated audiences all over and left many mesmerized.
Olavo stands apart from other range of singers and musicians in Goa with his ability to make sweet music a self-made mechanism. He sings in languages ranging from Portuguese, Hindi, Marathi, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, etc, as fluently as he sings in English and Konkani.
O’luv is now regarded a pioneer of Konkani pop. Though he has few albums to his credit, he has become a hit with everyone – young and old, Goans and non-Goans.
O’luv has had the privilege of working with legendary singers such as Lorna, Sudesh Bhosle, Sadhna Sargam, etc, and has performed at International shows including the prestigious Jazz Festival in Netherlands.
The young singer was awarded Yuva Srujan Puraskar by Goa Govt for his excellence in the field of music. His Konkani album ‘Love You Goa’ was nominated at the 6th Global Konkani Music Awards at Mangalore in 2014.
Having been discovered by Late Chris Perry, Olavo knew he was meant to be a singer right from his early years, he took to the stage at the age of 7.
O'LUV - EARLY YEARS
In his early years, O’luv acted in various plays, and came out winner in every singing competition he participated, be it at the village level, all-Goa, school, college or church.
Hailing from the scenic village of Chinchinim, the versatile singer was once called “Chinchinim’s precious gift to Konkani stage” which further boosted his confidence and there was no looking back.
It was his quest for performing with a winning streak which has never diminished, and today we have among us a multitalented pop singer, an inspiration to the new wave of pop singers emerging out of Goa representing Konkani Pop.
The talented star is perhaps branded as one of the ambassadors of Goa to make Konkani known globally.
O’luv is surely an amazing package for the Kuwait audience, he is an unquestionable heart-stealer and is sure to prove his mettle as the undisputed Pop star of Goa.
Watch out for the star – O’LUV RODRIGUES, he’s gonna blow your mind at the Mega Musical Show ‘LOVE YOU GOA’ organised by Kala Mogui Kuwait, Friday – 14th October 2016 at the American School Auditorium – Maidan Hawally.
OTHER STARS OF ‘LOVE YOU GOA’
Apart from O’luv, the mega musical will see a brass band magic on stage featuring musicians on saxophone, trombone and trumpet along with a cluster of select Goan musicians and singers.
Goencho Avaz fame Divya Naik is also lined up to perform while celebrated comedy brothers Prince Jacob and Humbert will also entertain Kuwait after a long time.
Other exciting stars that will hit the stage include child prodigy Joyrus Mascarenhas, Olga Vaz, Saby de Divar, Anil Pednekar, Olinda Fernandes, Simon Dias, Albino Lourenco, Cajie D’Costa, etc.