Last Saturday, Republic Bank Ltd held its bi-annual Talent Spectacular competition, Fifty Shades of Blue, before a packed O2 Park, in Chagaramas. The competition, which includes the Group's regional partners, embracing Tobago, Barbados, Grenada and Guyana, was first staged more than 20 years ago as a small talent piece, which took place at the end of every staff sports day. It is now held bi-annually, each time with a different theme.
Like last year, Team Barbados again walked away with the title, with their production entitled Out of Many. Second place went to Republic Bank's Avalene Harris, editor, Group Marketing and Communications. She also captured the People's Choice award for her rendition of Regina Belle's If I Could.
Team Grenada also tied for second spot. Fourth and fifth places were Sharda Beharry and Christopher Aird respectively, of the Group Marketing and Communications Department. The winner took home a grand prize of $7,500 and a Challenge Trophy.
The judges panel included Johnny Gonsalves, Noble Douglas and Glenda Collens. The evening was hosted by Hans Des Vignes, with support from co hosts Penelope Spencer and Cecilia Salazar who had the audience in stitches. Some of the contestants were accompanied by the Cut + Clear Crew.
Prizes were also distributed to patrons with the Best Blue Outfit and Best Decorated Mask.