One-on-One withFinalist Karin
Encouraged by friends to audition for Idols, Karin Kortje's journey has possibly been one of the most inspiring and amazing transformations of all. From a timid, unremarkable girl to a increasingly beautiful and self-confident woman, Karin has changed before the country's eyes into a performer of Divaesque stature.
She knew she wanted to be a singer when she realized that she really liked the way she sounded when she sang. Now that she's achieved the enviable position of being an Idols finalist, her next goal is to make it all the way to the top. But once Idols is over, she admits that she'll miss the luxurious lifestyle she's enjoyed over the past few months, but even moreso, she'll miss all the wonderful people she's worked with.
With so much fame and public adulation, it would be easy to get an inflated ego, but Karin remains remarkable grounded and self-centered. How does she stay so down-to-earth? She reminds herself of the lessons she learned from her parents, and credits them for the person she is today. Acknowledging the emphasis on the "rags-to-riches" aspect of her story, she says that tales of her background tend to be exaggerated, and that she had two wonderful parents, a good and loving household, and emphasizes that while their lifestyle may not have been a luxurious one, they never struggled and always had what they needed. If she wins Idols (and possibly even if she doesn't) she plans on moving to Johannesburg to further pursue her career and build a good life for both her and her son. If she does win, the first thing she'll do is ask for the keys to her new car.
Karin also wishes to thank her fans, and says she is both surprised and overwhelmed by their support. She promises to do her very best to keep entertaining them in the future.
I don't think she'll have any problem keeping that promise.
She knew she wanted to be a singer when she realized that she really liked the way she sounded when she sang. Now that she's achieved the enviable position of being an Idols finalist, her next goal is to make it all the way to the top. But once Idols is over, she admits that she'll miss the luxurious lifestyle she's enjoyed over the past few months, but even moreso, she'll miss all the wonderful people she's worked with.
With so much fame and public adulation, it would be easy to get an inflated ego, but Karin remains remarkable grounded and self-centered. How does she stay so down-to-earth? She reminds herself of the lessons she learned from her parents, and credits them for the person she is today. Acknowledging the emphasis on the "rags-to-riches" aspect of her story, she says that tales of her background tend to be exaggerated, and that she had two wonderful parents, a good and loving household, and emphasizes that while their lifestyle may not have been a luxurious one, they never struggled and always had what they needed. If she wins Idols (and possibly even if she doesn't) she plans on moving to Johannesburg to further pursue her career and build a good life for both her and her son. If she does win, the first thing she'll do is ask for the keys to her new car.
Karin also wishes to thank her fans, and says she is both surprised and overwhelmed by their support. She promises to do her very best to keep entertaining them in the future.
I don't think she'll have any problem keeping that promise.
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