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Three men from the North East chosen for ITV 'Superstar' show
Three men from the North East have made the finals of ITV's talent show 'Superstar'. The show is looking for a man to play the leading role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Jesus Christ Superstar' stage play.
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North Tyneside's Afnan leaves 'Superstar'
The moment North Tyneside's Afnan Iftikhar leaves ITV's 'Superstar', the search for someone to play Jesus in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar production.
ITV 'Superstar' contestant was Customs House regular
The theatre 'The Customs House' has confirmed that ITV Superstar contestant Afnan Iftikhar was a regular performer there.
He is pictured above in his role in Puss in Boots, but he also performed in Aladdin.
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Afnan Iftikhar: the model from North Shields
Afnan Iftikhar is one of three people from the North East who has made it into the live finals of ITV's 'Superstar' show. Superstar follows Andrew Lloyd Webber's search for a leading male for 'Jesus Christ Superstar' on the West End.
Background
Afnan taught himself to play the guitar and drums and joined another band called Back Seat Angel. He was influenced by bands such as Led Zeppelin, Audioslave and Muse. It wasn't until university that he discovered musical theatre.
Jon Moses: the singer from Newcastle
Jon Moses is one of three people from the North East who has made it into the live finals of ITV's 'Superstar' show. Superstar follows Andrew Lloyd Webber's search for a leading male for 'Jesus Christ Superstar' on the West End.
Background
Jon Moses said that he spends all the time he can singing in the shower or performing in amateur shows. He went on to become a cabaret singer and sung in holiday parks across the UK. He's had various jobs in telesales, but still wants to be a star.
Ben Forster: the performer from Sunderland
Ben Forster is one of three people from the North East who has made it into the live finals of ITV's 'Superstar' show. Superstar follows Andrew Lloyd Webber's search for a leading male for 'Jesus Christ Superstar' on the West End.
Background
Ben was in the National Youth Theatre, Italia Conti Stage School and then went on to perform in Le Cava. He also played Doody in Grease. In 2009 he made it through to the boot camp in the X-Factor.
Moses, Iftikhar and Forster make show finals
Three men from the North East are through to the finals of ITV's hit show 'Superstar'. Afnan Iftikhar and Ben Forster made it to the last ten. Jon Moses, from Newcastle, also made it through as an understudy.