SuperStar KZ 1
Finalists
(ages stated at time of contest)SuperStar KZ 2
Finalists
(ages stated at time of contest)SuperStar KZ 3
SuperStar KZ Season 3 premiered on Channel One Eurasia on November 11, 2005.Auditions
Over 12,000 people auditioned for SuperStar KZ Season 3 across nine cities: *Almaty: October 7, October 8, November 1, November 2 *Aqtau: October 10, October 11 *Aktobe: October 13, October 14 *Pavlodar: October 15, October 16 *Kostanay: October 18, October 19 *Karaganda: October 20, October 21 *Astana: October 22, October 23 *Öskemen: October 24, October 25 *Shymkent: October 27, October 28Top 148
In November, the Top 148 successful candidates met in Almaty to perform in a three-day theatre round consisting of a chorus, duo & solo performance where eliminations would take place at each stage. During the first and last stage contestants can sing any song, during the duo stage a pre selected song was to be chosen, this included (among others) - ''Could I Have This Kiss Forever?'' by Whitney Houston & Enrique Iglesias and ''Махаббат Жалыны'' by Madina Sadvaqasova.Top 40 - Semi Finals
Five groups of eight contestants performed every Sunday night to determine the two best singers of each group to advance to the Top 12. There was a ''Wildcards'' show or "Lucky ticket" round as it was known on the sixth week to give a last chance performance from unsuccessful contestants. Contestants sing a song of their own choice with piano and guitar backing.Group 1 (January 7, 2006)
*Adylzhan Umarov - ''Ljubit' tebja'' by Santos (musician), Santos & Julija Nachalova *Ayan Birbayev - ''Aisulu'' by Bangor (band), Bangor *Daniar Otegen - ''I Believe I Can Fly'' by R. Kelly *Ekaterina Revanova (from Karaganda) - ''Landysh Serebristyj'' *Marzhan Makisheva - Lebedinaja Vernost` by Evgenij Martanov *Meruert Musrali *Nurzhan Kermenbayev (from Satpaev) *Zarina Eleusizova - ''All At Once'' by Whitney HoustonGroup 2 (January 14, 2006)
*Alia Abilkairova (from Almaty) - ''Je T'Aime'' by Lara Fabian *Altynay Sapargalieva, Altynai Sapargalieva (from Zhanaözen) - ''The Voice Within'' by Christina Aguilera *Arstan Myrzagereev (from Karaganda) - Gde Zhe Ty''?'' by K-7 (band), K-7 *Dauren Orazbekov (from Karaganda) - ''Noch' podruga'' by A-Studio *Gulmira Irzhanova (from Kostanai) - ''Underneath Your Clothes'' by Shakira *Gulmira Zakirjanova (from Kostanai) - ''Ömir-özen'' by Altinay Zhorabayeva *Sarman Tulebaev (from Karaganda) - ''Belle'' *Vjacheslav Balashov (from Ust-Kamenogorsk) - ''Neobyknovenyje glaza'' by Rashid BehbudovGroup 3 (January 21, 2006)
*Anastasia Rossoshanskaja (from Karaganda) - ''Otpusti Menja'' by Valeriya *Ardak Kenzhesarin (from Pavlodar) - ''Alatau'' *Irina Pisareva (from Pavlodar) - ''Vyshe Oblakov'' by Slivki *Qarlyğaş Tastambekova (from Almaty) *Marat Orazbaev (from Zhanaözen) - ''Razluka'' by 101 *Meruert Niazbaeva (from Kostanai) - ''I Have Nothing'' by Whitney Houston *Naila Zaitova (from Almaty) - ''Beautiful'' by Christina Aguilera *Rinat Malzagov (from Pavlodar) - ''Nemnogo Zhal`'' by Filipp KirkorovGroup 4 (January 28, 2006)
*Daria Akparova (from Karaganda) - ''I Will Survive'' by Gloria Gaynor *Dinara Koskeldiyeva, Dinara Koskeldieva (from Almaty) - ''Hero'' by Mariah Carey *Erlan Alimov (from Kostanai) - ''Ty Sdelana Iz Ognja'' by Vadim Uslanov *Mnash Zhanbolatova (from Almaty) - ''Stena'' by Larisa Dolina *Timur Kalekperov (from Ust-Kamenogorsk) - ''Kak Ty Krasiva Segodnja'' by Valery Meladze *Vladimir Kim (from Karaganda) - ''Vechnaja Ljubov`'' by Andre Makarskiy *Zarina Beisembaeva (from Karaganda) - ''Mezhdu Nami Zima'' by Dilnaz Akhmadieva *Zhanara Khamitova (from Karaganda)Group 5 (February 4, 2006)
*Anastasiya Usova, Anastasia Usova (from Aqtöbe) - ''Adagio'' by Laura Fabian *Anton Ivlev (from Kostanai) - ''Giamaica, Jamaica'' by Robertino Loreti *Asem Tasbulatova (from Shymkent) - ''Jalt Etip Ötken'' by Asem (singer), Asem *Evgeniy Gartung (from Rudniy) - ''Tropikana-zhenshchina hina'' by Valery Meladze *Irina Kononova (from Ust-Kamenogorsk) - "I Got You (I Feel Good), I Feel Good (I Got You)" by James Brown *Marat Nigmatov (from Astana) - Serenada ''2000'' by Bravo (band), Bravo *Timur Akhmetzhanov (from Aqtöbe) - ''Insatiable'' by Darren Hayes *Vera Kan (from Almaty) - ''Geroi Ne Moego Romana'' by Yuliya NachalovaWildcards (February 18, 2006)
*Anastasia Usova - ''Baqyt Quşağinda'' by Shamshi Kaldayakov *Ayan Birbaev - ''As Long As You Love Me'' by Backstreet Boys *Daniar Ötegen *Dariya Akparova *Erlan Alimov - ''Serdtse, Skazhi'' by Ivan Breusov *Gulmira Irzhanova - ''Don't Speak'' by No Doubt *Marat Orazbaev - ''Ya Eto Ty'' by Murat Nasyrov *Marzhan Makisheva - ''Karma'' by Alicia Keys *Mnash Zhanbolatova *Naila Zaitova *Sarman Tulebayev - ''Golos'' by Aleksandr Panayotov, Aleksandr Panajotov *Vera Kan - ''Inogda''Top 12/Themes
Each week there was a common theme on which the contestants base their song choices: *Top 12: Contestant's Choice (including special guest jury member Tomas N'evergreen) *Top 11: Russian Hits *Top 10: Hits From Soviet Era Films *Top 9: Latino (demonym), Latino Hits *Top 8: Kazakhstan, Kazakh Hits *Top 7: Eastern Hits *Top 6: My Idol *Top 5: 70's & 80's Hits *Top 4: Hits Of The New Millennium *Top 3: Love Songs *Top 2: Grand FinalJury/Hosts
The jury members for the third season were: *Nagima Eskalieva - Recording artist. *Ludmila Kim - VJ. *Kayrat Kulbayev, Qairat Qūlbaev - Vice president of local media firm Shahar Media Group & HiT TV. *Igor Sirtsov - TV producer of local channel KTK. and hosts for the third season were: *Alan Cherkasov *Sabina SaiakovaHosts
The show has had many hosts throughout the three seasons including: *Nuray Mukades, Nurai Mukades (Season 1 Auditions) *Irina Kordyukova, Irina Kordjukova (Season 1 Liveshows & Season 4) *Serik Akishev (Season 1 Liveshows) *Erik Solo (Season 2) *Ulpan Kuraisova (Season 1 Auditions & Season 2) *Sabina Sayakova, Sabina Saiakova (Season 3) *Alan Cherkasov (Season 3) *Adil Liyan, Adil Lian (Season 4)SuperStar KZ Jury
Season one
* Batyrkhan Shukenov - Famous singer and musician. * Roman Rayfeld - Famous music critic. * Arman Murzagaliev - World famous violinist. * Lyayla Sultan-Kyzy, Laila Sultanqyzy - Famous radio and TV personality.Season two
* Dariga Nazarbayeva, Dariga Nazarbaeva - Daughter of the First President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev, Nursultan Nazarbaev. * Almaz Amirseitov - Director of Premier Records KZ. * Oleg Markov - TV producer. * Diana Snegina - DJ from radio station "Europa Plus Kazakhstan"Season three
* Nagima Eskalieva - Recording artist. * Ludmila Kim - VJ (media personality), VJ. * Kayrat Kulbayev, Kairat Kulbaev - Vice president of local media firm Shahar Media Group & HiT TV. * Igor Sirtsov - TV producer of local channel KTK.Season four
* Nagima Eskalieva - Recording artist. * Taras Boichenko - * Serik Akishev -Bottom three statistics
Season two
*On November 11 Oleg did not originally made the finals but replaced another contestant who withdrew as he got the 3rd most votesSeason three
Season four
Themes:See also
*X Factor (Kazakhstan)External links