Malta's Got Talent 2022 - S02 E02

Welcome to Entertainment Malta’s breakdown of Malta’s Got Talent 2022. This is the second program of season two, and oh what a show! Just like the first episode this season, the show has so many OMG moments. And of course, let’s not forget another brilliant Golden Buzzer act! It’s no wonder that the show has a great following. Let’s dive straight into last night’s show!

Acts On Malta's Got Talent Episode 2

During this show we get to see a strongman, Rappers amongst other singers, dancers, a reverse speaking act, musicians, and of course the Golden Buzzer act! So from here, it’s on with tonight’s show! But before going on to the acts we get a short recap, showcasing the acts shown in the previous episode. 

Gianni, the show’s host, makes a grand entrance, driving himself into the show! Well sort of!

The Strongman

Untrained strongman, Tony Farrugia of Maltese displays his strength by bending steel, lifting two gas cylinders on his pinkies and hammers in nails on a piece of wood with his hands, breaking the wood in the process. The WOW moment comes at the end of his act where he invites the judges to go outside to see him pull a semi-truck. He does this with ease! The Judges’ four Yesses allow Tony to pass onto the next stage of the competition.

An Argentinian Singer

Alejandra, 48-year-old mother of two, from Argentina, goes on to sing ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’, unfortunately quite out of tune in English, but much better when she continues the song in Spanish. The judges were not so impressed, all of whom buzzed her to stop! Unfortunately with four No(s) she did not pass through to the next stage. 

The Reverse Speaker

Next on is 32-year-old Chris Reif who goes on to show an unusual talent! Chris is able to speak in reverse and quotes famous celebrity scenes in reverse.  Valentina Rossi challenges him with a random phrase, which he gets spot on! His ‘talent’ impresses the judges who all give him a Yes. 

A Rapper Violinist

Brady Frendo, a 14-year-old Vionalist, has played the violin since he was 2. But it is not just the violin that sets this competitor apart from others. Brady is also a rapper and combines both during his act. However, he does not make it through to the next act as the judges did not feel he was ready for the next stage and receives 4 No(s) from them.  

The Bubbly Singer

Yiwen Yin is a 30-year-old singer from Shangai, China, now living in Malta. Yiwen, with a bubbly character, gives a very energetic performance. The judges each award him with a Yes!

Not Such A Singer

Andrei Dobbin is 17 years old and is a singer. Unfortunately, he does not go too well and the judges all buzz him, stopping him from continuing with his act. They also give him four No(s).

Another Rapper

Next on is ‘Immunity’ (Renzson Mizzi ), an 18 -year-old Rapper. Ironically his personality on stage, while he is rapping, is the complete opposite of the shy personality he showed us when being spoken to. He expresses himself with a totally emotional, semi-aggressive Rap, somewhat reminding us of Eminem’s style. With a little advice from the judges, he manages to Rap his way onto the next stage with four well-deserved Yesses from our beloved judges. 

Dancers In Heels

‘Yada On Heels’ is back this time with two female dancers and a male dance, Rosario. In the last season, Yada On Heels, made up of three made dancers, could not go on due to one of the dancers being restricted by Covid. This year they get on to the next round with three Yesses and one No from judge Valentina Rossi. 

A Singer

Gabrielle Spaniolo a  23-Year-Old singer from Italy is on next with an interpretation of ‘Always’ by Bon Jovi. Judge Ray Attard is not convinced by the performance and is the first to give a red buzzer, followed by Valentina Rossi and then Sarah Zerafa. Unfortunately, he does not pass with four No(s) from the judges.

The Musician - Season's Second Golden Buzzer Moment

The show continues with 16-year-old Bettina Farrugia, a musician, and composer who plays four instruments. Tonight she plays her own composition on the piano, originally written for a short film. Her emotions are transmitted through her brilliant music and her performance is awarded a Golden Buzzer from Judge Gordon passing her straight through to the Semi-Finals!

A Energetic Dance Group

Last on stage is UP (which stands for United Performers), which together as a team is a dance group. The choreographer is  27-year-old Luke. Their energetic routine, a dance that was prepared in just two weeks, earns them four Yesses from the judges. 

What Do We Think Of Tonight's Show?

Once again we enjoyed the show but noticed that it lacked a little bit of variety. We hope to see different types of acts during the next episodes and more talents. We cannot fault any of the judges’ decisions and feel that they are very true to the way they are carrying out their work. Well done Judges.

The Golden Buzzer Act, is well deserved too and we look forward to what Bettina will bring to the semi-finals. Just in case you missed it, let’s take a look at Bettina’s Golden Buzzer moment delivered by Judge Gordon Bonello. 

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Malta’s Got Talent ( MGT ) returns to our television screens via TVM.

The previous MGT was back in 2020. It was also the first season of this popular TV show. That season’s presenter, Gordon Bonello, is now in one of the Judges’ chairs for this season. In his place, presenting the show, there is the one and only Gianni Zammit!

Gianni is renowned for his bubbly personality, and is very popular on radio and television and for his singing. He is also known to be a great fan of Kiss. We believe he will be a great host who knows how to make the show exciting throughout the programme.

The returning judges are; popular, actor director and presenter, Ray Attard and influencer and model Sarah Zerafa.  Whereas the new judges are; the popular presenter and actor Gordon Bonello and radio presenter, actor and model, Valentina Rossi. They make a very interesting team and fun programme.

Tonight’s Show

Todays acts include singers, dancers, a magician, a gymnast, an impersonator and a BMX act. There are quite a few surprises throughout the show, especially towards the end of the show. During the last season, in 2021, there was no audience present due to Covid restrictions. This season, however, the audience are back and are present in the theatre where the show is being held.

The BMX ACT

This started the show, 3 young men, known as the Malta BMX who gave an impressive BMX act with their bikes. They finsished walking off happy with four yeses given by the judges.

The Singer

First singer of the programme is 17 year old Aiden who sung perfectly to the likes of four yesses from the judges.

The Gymnast

Shesonelle is a 10 year old gymnast who impressed the judges with her talent. She too happily walked off with four deserved yesses for her talent.

The Dance Team

Here we get to see One Step Dancers, made up of a group of dancers coming from various countries across the world, come together to give our audience a Latino dance. Unfortunately they were not good enough for the likes of our judges with Ray and Sarah giving them a yes each and Gordon and Valentina giving them a no each. They did not pass onto the next stage with a total of two yeses and two nos.

The Rapper

18 year old rapper Alex is next up and impresses the judges and audience present with his excellent rap. He walks off with 4 well deserved yesses.

The Impersonator

An Adriano Celentano impersonator, together with his keyboardist do not impress the judges that much with all judges pressing the buzzer to stop the act. Gordon’s remark ‘Disastro Naturale’ is followed by other similar remarks from the judges and passing four Nos to the act.

The Masked Magician

Masked magician Dale Van Rein is next up using what judge Gordon describes as simple party tricks however pleasing the judges with his upbeat mime presentation. He earns four Yesses that allow him to pass on to the next stage.

The Timid Soprano

14 Year old Kieran Bonello timidly walks on stage. Soft speaking and shy acting, after the usual introduction, he goes on to give goose pimples to those watching surprising everyone with his amazing soprano heavenly voice.  Judge Sarah is so impressed that she goes on to give this amazing talent a well deserved Golden Buzzer. This puts him straight into the semi finals. Well done Kieran! See the video for yourself below.

Another Singer

Next on stage is Giacomo, a 15 year old singer. Unfortunately he does not make it through to the next round with all the judges agreeing that it is not yet his time and voting four Nos.

The Dancer

Michelle comes from Itally and has been living in Malta for over nine years. Michelle has a passion for dance and provides a beautiful emotional dance that earns her four yesses from the judges.

One last Singer

Joanne is a thirty year old mum and she impresses the audience present with a fantastic voice but most importantly a beautiful Maltese song. Not all the judges are impressed by her singing techniques, however they see a huge potential in her abilities and give her four yesses enabling her to pass on to the next stage.

Our verdict

Here at Entertainment Malta we enjoyed the show, found the acts that passed through the next stage deserving of their YES votes and agree with the judges where they said NO. Gianni delivered as expected and we totally agree with Sarah’s Golden Buzzer choice and look forward to the next show. But before we go, let’s take a look at that emotional Golden Buzzer Moment once again .

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Judge Sarah Zerafa, provides us with the third Golden Buzzer of Malta’s Got Talent first season. Her award goes to singer Nicole Hammet. Nicole’s Soprano/Rock performance included a Rock Opera styled delivery.

Watch the moment Nicole steals that precious Golden Buzzer push hereunder:

However Nicole Hammet’s performance is causing a stir across Maltese social media. People are saying that she is imitating Cristina Ramos’s performance in Spain’s Got Talent. Cristina Ramos went on to win Spain’s Got Talent with her amazing voice and diversity.

Many people agree that the producers have to disqualify Nicole for copying Cristina’s performance. Others say a talent show such as Malta’s Got Talent, is not about how originality but about how good the performer is to deliver the talent. It is apparent that most agree that Nicole Hammet is very able to deliver her talent excellently and should remain.

What do you make out of this?

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