'The best thing I've done'
EVANGELINA Cooper brought the house down when she sang a duet with Jonathan Wilkes at the Stoke's Top Talent final.
The 13-year-old, from Packmoor, above with Jonny, fulfilled a lifetime's ambition when she sang Robbie Williams' Angels to a packed crowd at The Regent.
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Evangelina, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, grabbed perhaps the biggest cheer of the night from a crowd which clapped along and enjoyed every second of her performance.
She said: "It was fabulous, so amazing. It felt incredible, just to go out there and show I have got something good.
"That was the best thing I have ever done."
Evangelina auditioned for Stoke's Top Talent, but wasn't put through to the final stages. Jonny then jumped on stage to make her an offer to perform with him in the final, and was true to his word.
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by Evie's mum, packmoor
Monday, September 21 2009, 12:41PM
“To Gillian of Hartshill
There is one on You tube but is quite hard to find. It would be nice to see it from another view and I have asked The Sentinel for a copy of whatever they filmed of Evie but they haven't got back to me yet. Please feel free to put it on”
by gillian, hartshill, Stoke
Friday, September 18 2009, 7:51AM
“HI Evie, well done girl you knocked everyones socks off with your performance. Blew us all away. I have got a video of it but wasn't sure if I could add it to FB and You Tube. Wanted to get permission first off you and your mum and dad? Please let me know if its okay and then your family & friends will be able to see it across the globe !”
by MJ, Delaware, USA
Wednesday, September 16 2009, 11:45PM
“Your Uncle Gary and Auntie Sue let me know about your duet with Jonathan Wilkes-how wonderful- I wish I could have heard you sing, Congratulations!”
by sandra, Cheddleton
Tuesday, September 15 2009, 9:54AM
“Well done Evie. What a star!
love Charl, James, Neil and Sand”
by Matt, Kerry & Harvey, Staffs, UK
Tuesday, September 15 2009, 7:10AM
“Well done Evie
We are very proud of you and hope you enjoyed every second of your brilliant performance
Lots of love xxxxx”
by Linda, Japan
Monday, September 14 2009, 10:06PM
“Sue and Gary sent me this notice. I didn't hear you sing, but they are so proud of you they want all their friends through the world to know about your success.
What an exciting experience. I hope this experience brings you more chances to sing.
Best of luck in the future.”
by Julie, Packmoor Stoke on Trent
Monday, September 14 2009, 4:23PM
“Fantastic Evie well done mate, a furure star in the making, congratualtions sweetheart
Julie xx”
by pauline dedic, bulgaria
Monday, September 14 2009, 12:37PM
“well done evie we were all rooting for you over here cant wait to see the vidio
love auntie pauline and uncle mick xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”
by Gary Bloomer, Wilmington, DE, USA
Monday, September 14 2009, 12:10PM
“I have the honour of being one of Evie's extremely proud uncles (Evie's Mum is my sister). Distance (3,500 miles) kept my wife Sue and I from seeing Evie's performance in person, but having heard her sing: fearlessly, proudly, joyfully, I know she's one of life's true performers. Sincere thanks to Jonathan Wilkes and everyone connected with the competition for giving Evie this opportunity. And Evie ... you'll always be my super star! Well done on a fantastic performance. You deserve your moment in the spotlight, and no doubt this will be just one of the many more headlines you'll be making. Love, Uncle Gary and Auntie Sue, Wilmington, DE, USA”
by Sue and Gary Bloomer, USA
Monday, September 14 2009, 11:56AM
“We're bursting with pride on the other side of the pond. Bravo Evie.
And, bravo to the folks at Stoke's Got Talent for making your debut happen. The world is your oyster.”