'I felt amazing – the atmosphere was unbelievable'
SU Annagib discovered mum and dad were right all along when she won Stoke's Top Talent.
Su, who teaches media studies at Stoke-on-Trent College, was stunned when host Jonathan Wilkes announced she had won the talent contest at The Regent theatre on Saturday night.
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Su Annagib
But it was just what her parents Abdullah, aged 72, and Samiha, aged 56, had predicted when they first pushed her to sing in public aged just six.
Su, now aged 28, said: "My parents always wanted me to sing. I first performed when I was six in class.
"This year, when I entered the competition, I knew I was ready to perform. The competition is the first time I have sung in front of an audience since I left school.
"I feel great – over the moon. When I was waiting, I just wanted to get over my nerves. Once I got on stage I just wanted to sing. I felt amazing. The atmosphere was unbelievable."
Su – who was first persuaded to enter the contest by her students – brought the house down with her rendition of Think Twice, a massive hit for Celine Dion.
The former Staffordshire University student won a three-month contract to star in this year's Regent theatre pantomime Dick Whittington, alongside Jonathan Wilkes, and a £1,000 cash prize from show sponsors The Sentinel.
Su, lives in Bradeley with her partner of nine years, Lytton Page, aged 30.
Su's father Abdullah, who lives in Birmingham with his wife Samiha, said: "I'm very proud. I've got a feeling she will be number one.
"She will be remembered forever in this city."
Samiha added: "I'm very happy and very proud."
Su's partner Lytton said: "I was very nervous for her. I was filming her, but my hand was shaking."
Show compere Jonathan Wilkes said: "Su has such natural ability. When she first walked into the audition, all the judges liked her. She has the most infectious smile."
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by lauraine, abbey hulton
Friday, September 18 2009, 8:16PM
“well done su what a lovely person and a lovely voice xx jade duggans mum x jade said well done to and thought you were really good and a lovely person xx”
by Gill Devgon, hartshill stoke
Friday, September 18 2009, 7:58AM
“Well done Su, have put loads of pics and video on FB and You Tube of your performance and being announced as the winner. All the acts were superb that night but you were really amazing. Well done lass ! Look forward to seein you at Xmas we will be down at the front and looking forward ot seein you !”
by me, local
Monday, September 14 2009, 11:21AM
“what a great show on sarurday nite all contestants should be congratulated espiecially michael tremble who was the only contestant who sang a differrent song and he learnt it in 24 hrs well done it shows how good and versatile he is”
by Debbie, Martyn's mum, Chesterton
Monday, September 14 2009, 11:00AM
“Just want to say what a fantastic final Saturday was and how very proud I was to see Martyn and Cole in the final. The boys performed their best ever performance and yes they did it again they made the audience and judges laugh. You need to be very proud of yourselves and continue doing what you do best "making people laugh ".
On behalf of Martyn and Cole i would like to thank everybody at the Regent Theatre for all their help and support over Stokes Top Talent including all of the backstage crew and front of house. We would also like to give a big thanks to Jonny Wilkes and all the Judges over the last week the boys have taken on what you have all said and thank you all for your encouraging comments. We also want to thank Chris McGuigan and Victoria Power you have both been around to not only to answer questions but you have made us all feel welcome at the theatre and given positive feedback to Martyn and Cole.Our last thank yous go especially to Laura Bell you have been brilliant over the last 12 months and we will all miss you at the Regent and wish you all the luck and success in your new adventures.
The biggest Thank You goes to all of Martyn and Coles family & friends and everyone else who voted for them on Wednesday night to get them their place in Saturdays final. x x”
by Debbie, Chesterton
Monday, September 14 2009, 10:32AM
“Congratulations Sue have a great time doing the panto Martyn and Coles family and friends x x”