Cayman Goans Creating Ripples
Goan culture and Konkani language is ever alive across the oceans thanks to Goans settled abroad in various parts of the globe staging their love - for Goa’s art and mother tongue.
The latest to shine are Goans in faraway Cayman Islands – a distant land across the Atlantic.
Led by Seby Coelho, a group of Goans have made their presence felt with a captivating entry in the recently premiered GLOBAL GOENCHO AVAZ YouTube singing competition organized by
Chris-Armand Presentation
. CHECK THE SONG:
Aptly composed and titled ‘PORDEXI GOENKAR’, the interesting video consists of a number of singers based on the island that include Domnic Nogueiro, Rafael Noel, Andrew Jude Fernรกndes, Paulo Cardozo, Marvel Fernandes, Seby Coelho, Edwin Fernandes, Joyce Fernandes, McAllister Christiano Fernandes, Seby Pereira, etc.
Music for the video is provided by Kuwait-based musician Maestro
Shahu Almeida
. The profile of participating singers is as amazing as their fabulous presence in the video.
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Working in Cayman Islands since 2017, Domnic worked in Kuwait prior to that, from 2004-2016. The enthusiastic lad is pretty active in singing, acting, writing songs, articles, etc.
Domnic’s favorite quote, “If you wish to move mountains tomorrow, you must start by lifting stones today.”
๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ผ๐พ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ, ๐๐๐ผ
Working in Cayman Islands since 2007,
Raphael Noel
is a senior tiatrist and a carpenter by profession. He is well-known among tiatr circles, has written and directed a number of tiatrs, and composed and sung many songs on stage.Rafael’s favorite quote: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
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๐๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐ - ๐๐ผ๐
๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ, ๐๐๐ผ
Andrew attributes a change in his life through the words from the Bible - Mathew 16:26 which quotes, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”
Andrew’s favorite hobbies are acting, singing, etc.
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Working in Cayman Islands since 2014, Paulo earlier worked for Dempo Group, Thomas Cook – Margao, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and West Africa.
Having a flair to go places, Paulo has traveled to Hongkong, USA, etc. His hobbies include acting (doing character roles), singing and composing songs, writing short plays, travelling, etc.
Kuwait-based superstar Jose Rod is Paulo’s role model in life. He says he has received tremendous support over the years from
Seby Coelho
Maestro Shahu Almeida, and Rafael Noel.Paulo’s catchphrase in life, “Don’t try to step into other people’s shoes, follow your own footsteps!”
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Marvel was born and brought up in Cayman Islands, started working from January 2020.
Marvel’s favorite pastime is writing songs, designing and computer programming.
Favorite quote in life, “True success is achieved by stretching oneself and learning to feel comfortable even in uncomfortable situations.”
๐๐๐ฝ๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐ - ๐๐ผ๐
๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ, ๐๐๐ผ
Former Goa and India footballer, a well-known personality, Seby has been working in Cayman Islands since 2004.
Seby’s favorite hobby is playing football, writing songs, and video films. Seby follows the quote, “If you want to be successful you have to follow your passion, not a paycheck!”
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Working for The Ritz Carlton in Cayman Islands, Edwin loves drumming, singing, reading, drawing, painting, cooking and fishing.
His own quote, ‘’Yes, money plays an important role in our lives, but don’t run after money, do your job; money will run after you.”
๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ช๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ฌ๐น๐ต๐จ๐ต๐ซ๐ฌ๐บ – ๐ด๐จ๐น๐ฎ๐จ๐ถ
Married to Edwin Fernandes, Joyce is a foodie person who loves traveling and singing as well.
She is grateful to Seby Coelho for recognizing her talent to be a part of the PORDEXI GOENKAR video.
Joyce’s favorite quote, “Do not worry about why problems exist in the world, just respond to people's needs.”
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Son of Edwin and Joyce, aged just 15 years old, McAllister is presently studying at St. Ignatius Catholic School, Cayman Islands.
A talented kid, he is a member of the school band. Interestingly, McAllister won first place in the Inter-school All-Goa Art and Culture competition in 2015.
Music is McAllister’s passion, he started playing the piano at the age of 6. Right now he plays the steel drums, Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Clarinet, and Ukulele.
The young kid has acted in Rafael de Macasana’s tiatr ‘Anik Nam’ that featured 3 of the most well-known tiatrist - John D’ Silva, Francis De Tuem and Prince Jacob that travelled to Cayman in 2018.
McAllister’s hobbies include music, acting, composing songs, fishing, snorkeling and diving.
The little star’s quote: “Success is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all - love of what you are doing.”
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Working in Caymans, Seby’s wish is to travel the whole world. His hobbies include playing guitar and listening to music. Also, singing is a passion for Seby.
Seby quotes St. Mother Theresa, his most admired saint, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone to create many ripples.”
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