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MELBOURNE singer songwriter Andrew de Silva has overcome massive personal hurdles and stolen a second chance at stardom after taking out the Australia's Got Talent title.MELBOURNE singer songwriter Andrew de Silva has overcome massive personal hurdles and stolen a second chance at stardom after taking out the Australia's Got Talent title.
The former member of '90s boy band CDB said winning the contest was "a dream come true".
An emotional de Silva said he would be happy to put singing at weddings behind him to focus on recording and touring.
"It's all about the music and now I'm just going to start living my dream," de Silva said.
The father of Yazmin, 10, and Jada, 4, said the experience was "life-changing" and the $250,000 prize would help his family become debt free.
He overcame cancer and a serious stutter and shared his touching stories with the nation.
"Those experiences are a part of my history and made me who I am," he said.
His partner of 12 years, Elle, said their daughters were so proud of their dad.
"It's been such a journey and it has changed him," she said.
"He's doing so many things now that he wouldn't have otherwise done."
De Silva said he performed original song Now That I Believe because it was all about keeping faith.
Judge Dannii Minogue said de Silva deserved to have a successful career in the music industry.
"It takes lots of guts to come back to the industry when you've already been part of it," Minogue said.
Runners-up The Wolfe Brothers said de Silva was "the nicest guy we met in the whole competition".
(Source: www.news.com.au)
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Gerard says:
Jul 25, 2012 at 02:48 pmCongratulations and best wishes from Sri Lanka!!!
Anushka Weragoda says:
Jul 25, 2012 at 02:53 pmwowww maxxza dear well SRI LANKA
chrisha n ranjit says:
Jul 25, 2012 at 04:49 pmCongrats! Real proud of you Andrew!!
lamanta says:
Jul 25, 2012 at 05:36 pmsuperb man. proud!
dishana says:
Jul 25, 2012 at 05:53 pmWow!!! So proud of it! Congrats and the very best to you Andrew!
Haresh says:
Jul 25, 2012 at 07:12 pmAll the best Andrew I was watching the update on youtube, congrats you are a true inspiration
Gamini Udagepola says:
Jul 25, 2012 at 10:10 pmCongrats!.
nicky karunarathna says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 02:59 amIs he a Sri Lankan living in Australia?
Srimath says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 03:03 amWell done and we are very proud of you.
All the very best & wish you and your family a very bright future!
shiranee Fernando says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 03:50 amGod has a plan and a mission for you Andrew....he gave you new lease of life...never loose it !! love from Sri Lanka...
Manoj Manawadu says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 04:28 amWE ALL ARE PROUD OF YOU BRO!
SurovSki says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 04:57 amAwesome! :)
CONGRATULATIONS ANDREW!!!
Abbath says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 06:07 amPatta! Congratulations and well done sir!
Geoff Rabot says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 07:03 amGreat Job there Young Man. Makes us proud
Geoff Rabot says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 07:04 amyes
Kris says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 07:50 amCongratulations mate. You deserve it.
Eresha Madugalle says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 08:25 amWoooooooooooooooooooooooooow Congratulations......... Andrew.....
Im so.. so happy....
Best wishes from me and my hubby.....
Jayarine says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 09:15 amCongratulations Andrew!!So proud of you....wishing you a bright future!!
Pasadi says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 09:40 amWow...no words...we all..the Sri lankans r proud of u..keep up d good work..all d best
asoka says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 09:51 ammmm...andrew now tell me for whom you gonna support...SF...MR...RW...?
Sue says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 10:17 amHe was the best right from the start and we Sri Lankans are extremely proud of him.
Ashokkumar says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 11:04 amCongratulations and well done Mr.Andrew de Silva.
Lanka Lion-Sydney says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 12:59 pmWhen Sri Lankan boat people keep arriving in droves on a daily basis in this country tarnishing the image of their motherland it is encouraging news to see a Sri Lankan born singer win the "Australia's Got Talent 2012"last night. Something to be proud of.The sky is the limit if you can only get here but try to make it legally without risking your lives and tarnishing the country's image.
Sam says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 01:20 pmHe was born in Australia but his Mum & Dad came from SL way back in 1972.
Jayam Rutnam - Los A says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 03:09 pmDear Andrew
Just like you, I had faith that you will win. You have talent and you are a likeable guy. Don't ever change. Now you are going on to bigger and better things. May God guide you on the correct path for success, and a great future for your beautiful family.
Jayam Rutnam - Los Angeles, California
Roshan says:
Jul 26, 2012 at 09:38 pmbest wishers from all sri lankans ....
manuri-toronto says:
Jul 27, 2012 at 12:16 amCongrats man...all the way from Canada........to be honest didn't hear you singing much before...but the few clips I watched said it all......
it looks like you had that in your blood...keep it up.....who said dreams dont come true...?....it does only if you believe in it.....good luck...make you career international .....you can do ...
Rohan from Melbourne says:
Jul 27, 2012 at 09:54 amReal talent, music in Andrew's genes! I've seen Andrew perform live with his Sri Lankan Dad in a Fund Raiser organised by a Sri Lankan community group in Melbourne, both were fantastic!! Good hearted guys reach good eights, one fine day!!!
Well-done, Congratulations & Best-wishes!
shandina-Australia says:
Jul 27, 2012 at 10:22 amCongratulations and all the very best Andrew in all yr future endeavours. We all think u deserved to win and most of all in was GOD's plan for u. May God bless u and yr family.