We are proud to have Charlize Maalouf, CSB Year 11 student, Singer, Actress, and Sanremo Junior Finalist, take the stage to share her journey. She will discuss how she pushed past self-doubt to chase her dreams in the performing arts. Charlize was a finalist at Sanremo Junior and won the silver medal at the World Championship of Performing Arts in the USA. More recently, she was the only child from outside the United States selected for a prestigious Broadway training program.
Following this experience, she took the stage with another solo at His Majesty’s Theatre in London.
Charlize has played leading roles in major children's musical productions, including School of Rock, The Sound of Music, Annie, and Madagascar.
Her competitive achievements include 1st place at the Cezar Ouatu Festival and FICCO, further solidifying her status as one of the most promising young performers in Romania.With an impressive resume at such a young age, Charlize continues to shine as a multifaceted artist, combining passion, dedication, and exceptional talent in every performance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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