Princess Cruises Announces Finalists for Fifth Annual Entertainer of the Year Competition
Guests Can Vote for Top Performer during Upcoming Caribbean Princess Cruise
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (December 9, 2015) – Princess Cruises will soon crown the
top guest entertainer for 2015 during the cruise line’s fifth annual Entertainer of the
Year
competition. Four talented finalists have been carefully chosen from the vast
array of onboard performers — including vocalists, comedians, magicians,
tribute bands and other specialty acts — who delight guests each year, and will
compete for the title during Princess’ upcoming Entertainer of the
Year cruise.
Guests aboard the March 6, 2016 Caribbean Princess cruise to the Western
Caribbean will be able to cast their ballot for their favorite performer after
viewing several live performances from each act during the cruise vacation.
The four nominees for the title of
“Entertainer of the Year” are:
A.J. Jamal — Comedian A.J. Jamal,
the self-proclaimed comic “King of Clean”, is best known for his appearances on
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, HBO’s Comic Relief, Showtime
at the Apollo and the television series Comic Justice where he
received an ACE Award nomination for hosting the show. A.J. is a volcano
of energy, touting a sharp wit and clean style that the world is sure to enjoy.
Alex Ramon — Magician Alex Ramon
is the recipient of the Christopher Illusionist Award, one of only 20
magicians in history to receive this recognition. He has previously acted
as the “Magical Zingmaster” for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
and has also toured the globe as a star of Disney Live. Alex created a
piece of magic for Taylor Swift, a performance featured at the American Music
Awards presentation.
Nathan Foley — Singer, dancer and
musician Nathan Foley hails from Sydney, Australia. With 23 years of stage and
television experience as a singer and presenter on the Australia hit show HI-5
and the 2015 series I Will Survive. Foley is the recipient of
several awards, including three Logies (Emmy equivalent), five Arias (AMA
equivalent) and a Helpmann Award (Tony equivalent). As a soloist, Nathan
received the MO Award, A.C.E. Award for Best Young Entertainer and the “Variety
Humanitarian Award” for Best Young Artist of the Year.
John Bressler — Musician John
Bressler is a multi-talented piano player and keyboardist known for his
exuberant stage presence. His performances feature the talent, passion, wit,
ridiculous and a genuine likeability, all making his show a must see.
“For a fifth year in a row, we are proud to
introduce the incredible talent found in the finalists of our Entertainer of
the Year competition,” said Adrian Fischer, Princess Cruises vice president,
entertainment experience. “With the caliber of this year’s contestants, it will
be difficult to select just one winner. I’m thrilled our guests will be the
ones to cast their vote and choose 2015’s best onboard act.”
The finalists have been determined by the
Princess Cruises entertainment department based on guest surveys and onboard
audience response.
The winner, who will hold the title of “2015
Princess Cruises Entertainer of the Year,” will be announced on the final
evening of the cruise at a celebratory event in the Piazza and will receive a
$5,000 cash prize.
Previous Princess Cruises Entertainer of the
Year winners include comedian Carlos Oscar and vocalists Tony Tillman, Zach
Winningham and comedic magician Ben Seidman for the years 2011, 2012, 2013 and
2014 respectively.
The fifth annual Entertainer of the Year
voyage will depart on March 6, 2016 aboard Caribbean Princess on a Caribbean cruise, and port calls
include Key West, Freeport, Bahamas and Princess Cays. The seven-day
sailing from Houston is currently available for booking with fares beginning at
$689 per guest, based on double occupancy.
More information about Princess Cruises’ live
entertainment and other onboard activities is available at www.princess.com/activities.
Additional information about Princess Cruises
is available through a professional travel consultant, by calling
1-800-774-6237, or by visiting the company's website at princess.com.
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About Princess Cruises:
One of the best-known names in cruising,
Princess Cruises is a global cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of
18 modern cruise ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of
choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment
of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising,
Princess carries 1.7 million guests each year to destinations around the globe
ranging in length from three to 111 days. The company is part of Carnival
Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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For further information contact:
Brea Burkholz, bburkholz@princesscruises.com, 661-753-1542
Karen Candy, kcandy@princesscruises.com, 661-753-1540
