By
Gasper Crasto
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the new generation of Konkani stars, budding youngster Princewell Fernandes
hailing from Orlim, Goa, has captivated everyoneโs attention and imagination.
A
Konkani singer and actor of immense calibre, Princewell received great
reception on his first visit to Kuwait in Maestro Shahuโs musical show last October.
Elder
son of famous tiatrist-couple Philip de Orlim (of Trio Kings fame) and
Socorrina Fernandes, the talented prince currently works in UK, and lives in Hounslow,
London.
Watch the star at his best in a
star-studded 4K mega Konkani โAMI GOENKARโ presented by dynamic Goan
writer-director Shri Fidelis Fernandes scheduled to take place on 21st February
2020 at the luxurious Khaldiya University auditorium.
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After
his initial education at St.Pius High School, Orlim and Rosary College,
Navelim, Princewell went on to pursue Hotel Management.
โMy
first step on Konkani stage was at the age of 12, I sang an opening chorus in
my dad's tiatr,โ recalls Princewell.
The
young actor-singer, born with an in-built DNA of drama and art, has performed
in tiatrs on the professional stage for prominent directors such as Mario
Menezes, Menino Mario, Samuel Carvalho, etc and also acted for his dad Philip
de Orlim till 2018.
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In
his short stint, Princewell has won many awards and accolades for his acting.
In
2018~19, he acted and sung for Mario Menezes famous drama of โtiatristanchea
burgeamcho tiatrโ โ 100% in which he received rave applause and best actor awards
for his negative role as a PT Sir.
The
young lad is also credited for acting in 4 video films by Philip de Orlim,
namely โKombo Sasupaiโ (Princewell was just 8 years at the time), โNovem Jivitโ,
โTambdi Matiโ and โGhorkan Asson Namโ.
The
wannabe star has also sung in an audio album โPonvotiโ, an album of 50 songs by
Philip de Orlim apart from playback singing for Menino Mario's upcoming film.
Princewell
also holds credit for singing in Preeti Coutinho's audio album โOllechim
Mogrimโ apart from singing in various other audio albums.
He
has also performed at All-Goa Mando Festival with โOllechim Mogrimโ in the teenagers
as well as the senior category for 4 consecutive years from 2014 till 2017.
He
was a part of Lenten concert in the year 2016 conducted by Preethi Coutinho and
in 2017 & 2018 conducted by Fr. Romeo Monteiro
The
young master has been a member of St.Michael's Choir, Orlim.
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Some
of the prominent dramas (tiatrs) that Princewell has performed (acting and
singing) are as follows:
โข Sonvsar Bhurgeamk Zai Toso? - by
Philip de Orlim
โข Chedde Ani Chedvam (Konkani natak) -
by Philip de Orlim
โข Ravina Somplem vo Sopoilem - by Anil
Kumar
โข Vath Pallovli - by JLC Production
โข Kiteak Loztha - by Menino Mario
โข Kaklut Korneanim Dakoi - by Pascoal
D'Costa
โข Go To Hell - by Milagres de Chandor
โข Salaam Tumkam - by Milagres de
Chandor
โข Ek Istor Mogachi - by Amar Sawant
โข Mogacho Ghontter - by Menino Mario
โข 100% - by Mario Menezes
โข Tachea Huskean Jiye - by Teotonio
D'costa
โข Goodbye Papa - by Irineu Gonsalves
โข Bhurgem Tem Bhurgem - by Mario
Menezes
โข Dogui Bodmas - by Samuel Carvalho
โข Okman Burgeamk vo Dhormank? - by
Peter De Merces (staged in UK)
โข Ugdas Dovrun Ghele (Musical Show) -
by Shahu Almeida (in Kuwait)
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ยท
Won 1st place at Goencho Avaz All Goa
Konkani Singing Competion in 2014 for duet category
ยท
1st place for 3 consecutive
years from 2014-2016 at All Goa Mando Festival with โOllechim Mogrimโ
(teenagers category)
ยท
Won 1st with โOllechim
Mogrimโ in the year 2018 (senior category)
ยท
Won 2nd place at All Goa
Carol Singing Competion at Betalbatim in 2016 with โThe Archangels of Orlimโ.
ยท
Won 3rd place at All Goa
Konkani Singing Competition in 2015 organized by Lawry Travasso.
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Princewell
celebrates his birthday, today 11th January.
Goan
community in Kuwait wishes the budding prince a wonderful birthday and
all the most amazing things in life.
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Mangalorean film actress and
entertainer Ester Noronha, will be one of the major attractions of the show.