BAJAN SUN MAGAZINE
DEC 2014
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“It's a lot of hard work and time, it comes with many
challenges, nobody said it would be easy so if getting
into the entertainment industry is what you really want
to do just be prepared to work hard and dedicate
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yourself to it cause it becomes your life!” - These are
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artists
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the words of Shanice Holder aka ‘Paris’, a Barbadian
born Recording Artist and Model to young aspiring
such
as
herself
seeking
to
enter
the
entertainment industry.
Motivated by the support she receives from family and
friends with special mention being made to her father;
Shanice began her journey as a singer from the age of
eight and explored modelling from the age of 13.
Though performing only locally so far at school
pageants and small events, Shanice like many other
young Barbadians have, entered the prestigious
Richard Stoute Teen Talent Competition.
From these experiences Shanice proudly and humbly
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shared that the responses to her performing has been
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onto the stage and begins singing her loved-ones
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voice. I guess this is what we call a Pleasant Surprise.
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motivated her through the years, when asked: ‘What
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great, because a lot of her friends and family are
unaware of her singing ability. As such, when she gets
become overwhelmed when they hear her amazing
Beyond the support of her family and friend which has
inspires you to perform?’ - Shanice stated; “my
inspiration comes from seeing my favourite artists
perform and the crowd response they receive. It's really
amazing the way music touches others, and even more
amazing when it's something you have written
yourself, and from the heart.”
PHOTO BY ZICO MILLER
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