By Gasper Crasto; Photographs: Simon Dias...24.04.2019
Every parent will tell you their child is special, but a select few will help kids take their talents and success to incredible levels and international platform.
Holly Rodrigues is a Grade 9 student at Fr. Agnel Ashram, Verna-Goa. What sets him apart from other children of his age is that he is an emerging talent and getting refined each passing day.
Extraordinary God-given talent and his interest to nurture it are appreciable.
Interestingly, Holly’s passion for singing began quite early. The little star, hailing from Gandaulim, Colva, has till now featured on various stages across Goa, singing in many shows. He has taken part and won many competitions too at different levels.
Holly’s notable performances have been in Alfi de Divar's drama – ‘Pakkam’, Marcos Gonsalves ‘Mojea Mamachea Ganvant’ and ‘Pikki Pikki Kazule’, JVR Productions – ‘Giddh’.
• Winner - Angelic Voice of Vasco - 2013 (Juniors)
• Runner Up - Avaz Goynchea Noketrancho - 2016 (Juniors)
• Winner - Nightingale of Goa - 2017 (Juniors)
• Winner - (Best Male Solo Singer) Kala Academy Tiatr Kantaram Singing Competition 2017-18
• Winner - Bangaracho Tallo 2018 - (Duet Category)
• Winner - (Best Male Solo Singer) Tiatr Academy - Goa's 9th Children's Tiatr Competition 2018
• Winner - Quintla Sports & Cultural Club's All Goa Individual Singing Competition 2018
• Winner - (Best Male Solo Singer) Kala Academy Tiatr Kantaram Singing Competition 2018-19
Holly is supported in his endeavor by his parents Zeferino and Naizy Rodrigues and his little sister Hale.
At the moment, the kid is learning to play the guitar. He has a passion for cars and is very fond of collecting miniature models.
Fishing is another hobby that Holly is obsessive about; you can find the boy with fishing rod, sinkers, and floats when he has nothing else to do.
WATCH THE LITTLE ROCK STAR IN ACTION
The star will be in action first time on an international stage in Kuwait at Goencho Avaz - Live Musical Evening on 26th April 2019.
The event, organized by Indian Arts & Culture, is a Charity show in aid of Udant – a less fortunate children’s NGO in Santa Cruz, Goa.