MANILA, Philippines - The SM Little Stars 2011 winners recently had an amazing tour of China as part of the cultural exchange program between the Philippines and China, where SM has its malls. Grand prize winners Steven Ocampo and Rowena Grado, together with first runner-up winner Kate Gellian Viñas enjoyed the five-day tour of Xiamen, Jinjiang and GuLangyu Island with their parents.
The kids had a chance to visit Taopi Entertainment Center before traveling to SM City Xiamen to watch the grand finals of SM Little Stars, where they bonded with their counterparts from SM’s China malls. They then traveled to SM Jinjiang and Gulangyu Island, the island of music known for its scenic beauty and appreciation for music.
They also had a good time at Xiamen’s Sunlight Rock and Shuzhuang Garden, Piano Museum and 44 bridge. A tour would not be complete without shopping at Zhongshan Road with a wide range of stalls to choose from.
The experience as SM Little Stars not only allowed the kids to learn about different cultures and travel to different cities but also opened doors to careers in modeling, singing, dancing and acting at such a young age.
This year, SM Supermalls will again give kiddie talents the chance to shine in the SM Little Stars 2012 search. Over P2.5M and more exciting prizes at stake for the winners: P150,000 cash and shopping money, P10,000 worth of gift certificates from Toy Kingdom and SM Storyland, scholarship in ice skating lessons for six sessions, Bowling Summer Scholarship, children’s prep singing training at Center for Pop Music, college grant from National University worth P320,000, basic personality development program from John Robert Powers and of course a free trip to China.
Like Steven and Rowena, you too can be an SM Little Star. Cute, talented and adorable kids can register now at all SM Supermalls. Finalists will be announced on July 22 and the grand finals will be on Aug. 26.