Denise Belfon

Soca diva, Denise “Saucy Wow” Belfon was among 32 other individuals selected to take part in the semi-final round of the 2005 National Lotteries Classic Chutney Soca Monarch scheduled for Saturday 8 January, 2005 at the Rienzi Complex, Couva.

Fifty-five contestants, including Belfon, competed in the preliminary round, which was held this weekend at Screamers 2, Gulf City, La Romain with a desire to reach the grand finals to compete against last year’s winner, Rooplal Girdharrie. Girdharri will compete in Saturday’s semi-final round.

The finals of the competition will take place on January 22, 2005 at Skinner Park, San Fernando.

The 33 semi-finalists are:

1. Adesh Samaroo
2. Asha Kamachee
3. Budram Holass
4. Davindra Ramdath
5. Drupatee Ramgoonai
6. Heeralal Rampartap
7. Lalman Maharaj
8. Mohip Poonwassie
9. Nigel Salickram
10. Ramkissoon Ramrattan
11. Roger Beharry
12. Sudesh Jagroo
13. Anand Lawkaran
14. Boyie Basdeo
15. Carlene Wells
16. Denise Belfon
17. Edward Ramdass
18. Helmant Sundar
19. Lynn Khan
20. Narendra Ramgobin
21. Phoolmatte Ramjattan
22. Ricardo Melville
23. Sarika Mahabir
24. Rooplal Girdharrie
25. Anant Hansraj
26. Boya Mohammed
27. Clint Thomas
28. Devanand Gatoo
29. Franchesca Allard
30. Kaminee Maharaj
31. Mario Jitman
32. Neesan Prabhoo
33. Surendra Ramoutar