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Comment: Amy Marie Borg Amelia1691 (talk) 11:35, 9 June 2025 (UTC)
Amy Marie Borg (born 2001) is a Maltese soprano known for her performances on the 2018 season of the British television talent competition Britain's Got Talent. She reached the semi-finals and received widespread praise for her powerful soprano voice.[1]
Early life
[edit]Amy Marie Borg was born and raised in Malta. She is of British descent, with family roots in Manchester and Lancashire. From a young age, she showed a passion for singing and classical music, which she pursued through formal training and local performances.[1]
Borg began her vocal training under soprano Rosabelle Bianchi, later continuing with Alison Ellul, and eventually studying with the renowned late Juliette Bisazza Zanni, who played a significant role in shaping her classical technique and performance style.
Early Competitions
[edit]Before her Junior Eurovision journey, Amy Marie Borg was a finalist in KKI Junior 2014 (Festival Kanzunetta Indipendenza Junior), a popular Maltese music competition for young performers.[2] The Festival Kanzunetta Indipendenza has a long tradition in Malta, celebrating Maltese music and culture. This early achievement provided Amy with valuable experience and recognition in the Maltese music scene.
Junior Eurovision
[edit]Amy Marie Borg began her singing career at a young age and reached the finals of Malta’s national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015.[3] This early experience helped shape her classical crossover style and prepared her for later success on Britain’s Got Talent.[4]
Career
[edit]In 2018, Borg auditioned for the twelfth series of Britain's Got Talent (series 12) (BGT) with a classical crossover performance that impressed both judges and viewers.[5] She advanced through several rounds, earning a place in the semi-finals.[6] Her performances received standing ovations and positive critical reception.[7]
Although she did not advance to the final round, her appearances helped raise her profile internationally.[8] Following the show, Borg has continued to develop her singing career, performing at various events both in Malta and abroad.[9]
Britain's Got Talent
[edit]In 2018, at the age of 16, Borg auditioned for the twelfth series of Britain's Got Talent. Her rendition of Nella Fantasia impressed the judges and audience alike, earning her a standing ovation and widespread media coverage. Simon Cowell remarked that her voice was “absolutely stunning”.[10]
Following her audition, she progressed to the semi-finals, where she performed a classical piece to strong applause. Her journey was featured in several national publications including The Mirror, OK! Magazine, and The Sun.[11][12][13]
Musical style
[edit]Amy Marie Borg is a classically trained soprano known for her powerful and expressive vocal performances. Her repertoire centres on traditional operatic arias and classical pieces, showcasing her technical precision and emotional interpretation.
Judging and Mentoring
[edit]In 2018, Amy Marie Borg joined the judging panel of *Sajf ma’ Gaffiero*, a televised Maltese talent show for young singers produced by Gaffiero Productions.[14] She has since returned as a vocal judge for multiple Gaffiero Productions competitions, mentoring emerging vocal talent and sharing her expertise in classical and crossover singing.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Young Maltese stuns Britain's Got Talent". Times of Malta. 2018-04-25. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "KKI - Junior 2014". M3P. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Britain's Got Talent's Amy Marie Borg was 'nervous' about singing for Simon Cowell - but once she's performed, she's a star". Metro. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Malta in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015". Wikipedia. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Amy Marie Borg takes the spotlight with mesmerising performance". ITV. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Maltese singer Amy makes it through to Britain's Got Talent semi-final". Lovin Malta. 2018-05-01. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Standing ovation for Amy Marie Borg during Britain's Got Talent semi-final". TVM News. 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Feisty rendition fails to get spot in finals for Amy Marie Borg". Times of Malta. 2018-05-28. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Two young Maltese singers making waves away from our shores". Malta Today. 2018-06-01. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Britain's Got Talent, episode 3: Amy Marie Borg stunned the judges with her voice – review". The Telegraph. 2018-04-28. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Nervous teenager breaks nation's hearts". The Mirror. 2018-04-28. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Who is Amy Marie Borg?". OK! Magazine. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Meet Amy Marie Borg". The Sun. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 2025-06-09.
- ^ "Sajf ma' Gaffiero – 2018". M3P. Retrieved 2025-06-09.