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Star Search: Where Are the Winners Now?
3 Feb
Summary
- Original Star Search winners like Brad Garrett achieved major success.
- Alisan Porter won Star Search as a child and later The Voice.
- Billy Porter's career surged after originating a role in Kinky Boots.
Netflix is reviving the beloved talent competition series Star Search, with new episodes airing live Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the show originally ran from 1983 to 1995, offering a platform for aspiring stars across various categories.
Many contestants who found success on Star Search have gone on to have notable careers. Brad Garrett, the first $100,000 grand champion in comedy, later became famous for his role as Robert Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond. Alisan Porter, who won as a young singer, later triumphed on Season 10 of The Voice and continues to pursue music.
Billy Porter, a Carnegie Mellon graduate, won Male Vocalist and later originated the role of Lola in the Broadway hit Kinky Boots, significantly boosting his career. Other past winners who achieved recognition include Jenny Jones, who transitioned to talk show hosting, and Tatyana Ali, known for her role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
