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. The Top 3 got a chance to experience the imperial cities of China, Xiamen, Jinjiang and GuLangyu Island.
Grand prize winners Steven Ocampo and Rowena Grado, together with first runner-up winner Kate Gellian Vinas enjoyed the five-day tour of Xiamen, Jinjiang, and GuLangyu Island tour with their parents.
The kids had a chance to tour 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 had also a good time at Xiamen’s Sunlight Rock and Shuzhuang Garden, Piano Musuem and 44 bridge. A tour of course would not be complete without shopping at Zhongshan Road, a famous place for being the ultimate street to shop at with a wide range of stalls to choose from.
This experience as an SM Little Star not only allowed them to learn about different cultures and travel to different cities but also open 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 P2.5 million pesos and more exciting prizes are at stake for the winners: P150,000 cash and shopping money, P10,000 worth of gift certificates from Toy Kingdom and SM Storyland, scholarship at the 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 August 26.