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Pictured Cynthia Ambrose, who organised the concert with Emmanuel Castis who last week Thursday entertained residents of Sandringham Gardens
Two entertainers sang separately for the most part and focused on classical hits that brought memories flooding back and even had some residents dancing in the aisles! Among others, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand numbers were featured and especially delightful was the Jersey Boys hit, “You’re just too good to be true…”
SA-born Castis now lives in California. This man with the magnificent voice, won the celebrity reality competition Strictly Come Dancing in 2008 and is also known for his acting roles in many stage and television productions.
He was a lead in the Broadway hit musical Jersey Boys which also took South Africa by storm and part of the Isidingo inner circle for which he won a 2004 People Magazine Crystal Award for Best Actor in a soapie series.
Gaylard is a classical songstress and concert performer who developed a love for singing at a very young age and soon realised she could bring pleasure to others through her music. She spends a great deal of time and energy expanding her repertoire which she takes to various venues in the Gauteng area.
Both performers were warm, generous and charming in their approach to the audience, giving of their talents wholeheartedly. The afternoon will long be remembered for the joy it brought to a very appreciative audience.
