Factor X (Chile)
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Factor X Chile is a television show, adapted from the original UK show
as part of The X Factor franchise
. The auditions were in January 2011. The first season
of the Chilean version was premiered on television in March 3, 2011. It will be hosted by Julian Elfenbein, the same host of the other recent successful talent show
Talento Chileno, the Chilean versión of the Got Talent franchise. It is the second version of this format made in Latin America
, but the first to meet the new requirements of the franchise in the level of production. The judges for the first series
of the show are Zeta Bosio
, Karen Doggenweiler
and Tito Beltrán
, with various guest judges. The first season aired on Thursday and Sunday, starting on March 3, 2011 in TVN
.
. The judging panel consists of three judges who know the musical and artistic environment will mentor and train the participants alongside guest artists. Soloists, duos, trios or groups can take part. The winner will get a contract with a record label
to record and produce their debut album, in addition to obtaining a cash award.
There are five stages to Factor X competition:
Over 25s
Groups
(led by Sebastian Raponi and Alicia de las Casas) was working on the project in parallel to the Talk show
A/Z. Raponi and De las Casas, are renowned for their work in the production of successful projects in Canal 13
like La Granja VIP
and Hit, La Fiebre del Karaoke, among other prime time shows of that network. The producers initially thought assigning hosting to Rafael Araneda
, but his move to Chilevisión
put an end to that plan.
On November 21, 2010, the launching of the X Factor format was officially announced by Televisión Nacional de Chile
Channel known as TVN. This was the a first Chile
an television. the station had previously worked with other British licenses like Dancing with the Stars
, and their expertise was recognized in respect of organizing the new X Factor format.
The show marks the start of the new state television programming for the 2011 season, and will be hosted by Julián Elfenbein
who joined TVN
, after leaving Chilevisión
and successful projects such as Fiebre de Baile and Talento Chileno. The big success of these shows encouraged TVN to to buy the rights for The X Factor
license. Elfenbein oficially joined the channel in January 2011 and immediately become involved in the production work that was in charge of the team's executive producer, Sebastian Raponi.
's Talento Chileno (Chilean's Got Talent), which premiered the second season in the same half of the year, however, by both FremantleMedia
Productions can not be broadcast during the same time in different channels, according to the license purchase agreement by which the production of CHV
will be the second season of Talento Chileno May 2011. Sheila Aguirre, chief executive of FremantleMedia
told to El Mercurio
that producers of the original version of The X Factor UK
will visit Chile
periodically to certify that the version of the program is held to govern the parameters set by the license, in addition to being present during the auditions of January.
During the last week of November 2010, Chris O'Dell executive producer FremantleMedia
met with the team led by Sebastián Raponi to start working on the preproduction of space, being the priority to December 2010 found the group of judges will have a role to evaluate and guide the participants themselves, so they need to understand music and the market, the four members of the jury will be revealed during the first weeks of January 2011.
The team production of the show will define the three judges of the program during the week of January 3, 2011, also will be a promotional activity on January 5 in the city of Concepción
, led by Julián Elfenbein, this is the Elfenbein first public appearance as one of the faces of Televisión Nacional de Chile
, in this event is expected to be revealed the names of the judges, as well as promote what will be the first date of auditions in that city on January 12, 2011. Elfenbein made an appearance on the talk show Animal Nocturno
on January 6, to promote the TV show.
As of January 9, 2011, the program's website registered more than four thousand join contestants. The production is already in talks with record labels, to involve the guest artists that will be performing during the final presentations, among them, would be confirmed colombian singer Juanes
.
came in the way.The producers explained that the names of the three judges will be finalized on week of January 3, 2011.
On January 9, 2011, Zeta Bosio
, a former member of the band Soda Stereo
and presently a DJ and music producer of emerging bands was confirmed as the first of the three judges for the first season
. During the negotiation with the musician, Bosio was reportedly enthusiastic about the project. Puerto Rican singer and actress Nydia Caro
will participate as guest judge at the auditions in Concepción
. Later on, producers announced that the TV presenter Karen Doggenweiler
and Chilean-Swedish tenor Tito Beltrán
would join as permenant judges for the series.
, this process will fulfilled by doing castings across the country including Santiago
and regions, starting with Concepción
which is known as "The Chilean capital of rock" and home to many artists and La Serena, a city that summer brings large crowds of people. The casting process began formally with the release of the application form the official website of the program, released on December 10, 2010, were announced here the four categories of prticipantes, soloists, duos, trios and vocal groups and the age limit to join the program is 14 of age, in addition to the groups can not be more than six.
The first stage of auditions is the presentation in front the producers, these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges, this will be held in the Mall Plaza
shopping malls in three cities and will begin at 10:30. and will run each day until 21:30. In the three cities where auditions will be held, will attend the three stable members of the jury, plus a guest national or international judge. In Concepción
, after the presentation for the show's production team in the Mall Plaza
chain, will move to the stage before the judges to be held at Marina del Sol Theatre during the 13th and 14th January 2011, during those days made the first recordings of the program.
to face a series of tests within the workshops and work to prepare a particular song and choreography, this is where they were also presented to the contestants the task force, composed by the choreographer, vocal coach and music producer in this part they work and divided into categories.
In these so-called "workshops", the nominees of the casting mass, which border the 150 people, will be presented to the jury again, but this time without an audience, where it will become an important selection of 24 participants to leave once they finish "Workshops" will be eight per category.
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
as part of The X Factor franchise
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
. The auditions were in January 2011. The first season
Factor X (Chile season 1)
Factor X is a Chilean television music competition show, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a recording contract with a record label. The first season of the show debuted in March 3, 2011, and will be aired on Thursday and Sunday. The auditions were in January 2011 and where...
of the Chilean version was premiered on television in March 3, 2011. It will be hosted by Julian Elfenbein, the same host of the other recent successful talent show
Talent show
A talent show is an event where participants perform their talent or talents of acting, singing, dancing, acrobatics, drumming, martial arts, playing an instrument, and other activities to showcase a unique form of talent, sometimes for a reward, trophy or prize...
Talento Chileno, the Chilean versión of the Got Talent franchise. It is the second version of this format made in Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
, but the first to meet the new requirements of the franchise in the level of production. The judges for the first series
Factor X (Chile season 1)
Factor X is a Chilean television music competition show, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a recording contract with a record label. The first season of the show debuted in March 3, 2011, and will be aired on Thursday and Sunday. The auditions were in January 2011 and where...
of the show are Zeta Bosio
Zeta Bosio
Héctor Pedro Juan Bosio Bertolotti better known by his stage name Zeta Bosio, is an Argentine rock musician, record producer and DJ, better known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the influential Argentine rock band Soda Stereo...
, Karen Doggenweiler
Karen Doggenweiler
Karen Sylvia Doggenweiler Lapuente is a popular Chilean journalist and TV presenter.Doggenweiler is the daughter of Félix Doggenweiler Heim, of Swiss-German descent and Silvia Lapuente, of Spanish-Aragonese descent. She is married to the Chilean politician Marco Enríquez-Ominami. The marriage...
and Tito Beltrán
Tito Beltrán
Ernesto Beltrán Aguilar better known as Tito Beltrán , is a Chilean-Swedish tenor. In October 2008, an appellate court in Sweden sentenced Beltrán to 2.5 years in prison for rape and sexual molestation of an underage child...
, with various guest judges. The first season aired on Thursday and Sunday, starting on March 3, 2011 in TVN
Televisión Nacional de Chile
TVN is Chile's state-owned television station. Its inaugural transmission took place on 1969. TVN is owned, but not funded, by the state, and it functions independently from it; a very particular case of public television in South America...
.
Format
The format used is based on the original idea of Simon CowellSimon Cowell
Simon Phillip Cowell is an English A&R executive, television producer, entrepreneur, and television personality. He is known in the United Kingdom and United States for his role as a talent judge on TV shows such as Pop Idol, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and American Idol...
. The judging panel consists of three judges who know the musical and artistic environment will mentor and train the participants alongside guest artists. Soloists, duos, trios or groups can take part. The winner will get a contract with a record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
to record and produce their debut album, in addition to obtaining a cash award.
There are five stages to Factor X competition:
- Stage 1: Producers' auditions (these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges)
- Stage 2: Judges' auditions
- Stage 3: Boot camp
- Stage 4: Visits to judges' houses
- Stage 5: Live shows (finals)
Show summary
16—24sOver 25s
Groups
| Season | Air date | Winner | Main Judges | Guest Judges | Winning Mentor | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| |
March 3, 2011 — May 9, 2011 |
Sergio Járlaz Sergio Járlaz Sergio Járlaz is a Chilean singer. On 9 May 2011, he won the first ever series of Chilean edition of The X Factor broadcasted on Chile's Televisión Nacional de Chile . He competed in "Over 25s" category and was mentored by judge Tito Beltrán. Stanley Weissohn became runner-up... |
Stanley Weissohn | Madriela Marchant | Julián Elfenbein Julián Elfenbein Eduardo Julián Elfenbein Kaufmann better known as Julián Elfenbein is a Chilean journalist, radio broadcaster and television presenter.-Career:... |
Zeta Bosio Zeta Bosio Héctor Pedro Juan Bosio Bertolotti better known by his stage name Zeta Bosio, is an Argentine rock musician, record producer and DJ, better known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the influential Argentine rock band Soda Stereo... Karen Doggenweiler Karen Doggenweiler Karen Sylvia Doggenweiler Lapuente is a popular Chilean journalist and TV presenter.Doggenweiler is the daughter of Félix Doggenweiler Heim, of Swiss-German descent and Silvia Lapuente, of Spanish-Aragonese descent. She is married to the Chilean politician Marco Enríquez-Ominami. The marriage... Tito Beltrán Tito Beltrán Ernesto Beltrán Aguilar better known as Tito Beltrán , is a Chilean-Swedish tenor. In October 2008, an appellate court in Sweden sentenced Beltrán to 2.5 years in prison for rape and sexual molestation of an underage child... |
Nydia Caro Nydia Caro Nydia Caro is an American & Puerto Rican actress and singer. Born in New York City to parents from Rincón, Puerto Rico, she initiated her career in the arts at a very young age while living in New York... |
Tito Beltrán Tito Beltrán Ernesto Beltrán Aguilar better known as Tito Beltrán , is a Chilean-Swedish tenor. In October 2008, an appellate court in Sweden sentenced Beltrán to 2.5 years in prison for rape and sexual molestation of an underage child... |
Development
From August 2010 that the production group PromofilmPromofilm
Promofilm is a television production company based in Argentina....
(led by Sebastian Raponi and Alicia de las Casas) was working on the project in parallel to the Talk show
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
A/Z. Raponi and De las Casas, are renowned for their work in the production of successful projects in Canal 13
Canal 13
Canal 13 is the name of six Central and South American television stations:* Canal 13 , television network from Buenos Aires, Argentina* Canal 13 , television network from Santiago, Chile...
like La Granja VIP
La Granja (TV series)
La Granja was a Chilean reality television show based on The Farm. It was aired from January 4, 2005 to April 19, 2005 by Canal 13 and was produced by Promofilm. It was hosted by Sergio Lagos.-Finishing order:- Nominations :...
and Hit, La Fiebre del Karaoke, among other prime time shows of that network. The producers initially thought assigning hosting to Rafael Araneda
Rafael Araneda
Rafael Luis Domingo Araneda Maturana is a popular Chilean TV presenter, best known for his participation in the show Rojo Fama Contrafama as the host. Also he was the host of Estrellas en el Hielo, Sin Prejuicios, Rojo VIP, Noche de Juegos, El Baile en TVN...
, but his move to Chilevisión
Chilevisión
CHV, also known as Chilevisión, is the third oldest television station in Chile. Formerly called Teleonce and RTU , this TV station was owned by University of Chile, a Chilean state university...
put an end to that plan.
On November 21, 2010, the launching of the X Factor format was officially announced by Televisión Nacional de Chile
Televisión Nacional de Chile
TVN is Chile's state-owned television station. Its inaugural transmission took place on 1969. TVN is owned, but not funded, by the state, and it functions independently from it; a very particular case of public television in South America...
Channel known as TVN. This was the a first Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an television. the station had previously worked with other British licenses like Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars
Dancing with the Stars is the name of several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing, which is distributed by BBC Worldwide – the commercial arm of the BBC. Currently the format has been licensed to over 35 countries...
, and their expertise was recognized in respect of organizing the new X Factor format.
The show marks the start of the new state television programming for the 2011 season, and will be hosted by Julián Elfenbein
Julián Elfenbein
Eduardo Julián Elfenbein Kaufmann better known as Julián Elfenbein is a Chilean journalist, radio broadcaster and television presenter.-Career:...
who joined TVN
TVN
TVN may refer to:*TVN , a horse racing channel*TVN , a public broadcaster*TVN , a television station*TVN or TVNorge, a commercial television channel*TVN , a commercial broadcaster...
, after leaving Chilevisión
Chilevisión
CHV, also known as Chilevisión, is the third oldest television station in Chile. Formerly called Teleonce and RTU , this TV station was owned by University of Chile, a Chilean state university...
and successful projects such as Fiebre de Baile and Talento Chileno. The big success of these shows encouraged TVN to to buy the rights for The X Factor
The X Factor (TV series)
The X Factor is a television talent show franchise originating in the United Kingdom, where it was devised as a replacement for Pop Idol. It is a singing competition, now held in various countries, which pits contestants against each other. These contestants are aspiring pop singers drawn from...
license. Elfenbein oficially joined the channel in January 2011 and immediately become involved in the production work that was in charge of the team's executive producer, Sebastian Raponi.
Production
On December 10, 2010 debuted on television the first promotional spot. X Factor Chile debut in March 2011 and there is competition for the audience in prime time with ChilevisiónChilevisión
CHV, also known as Chilevisión, is the third oldest television station in Chile. Formerly called Teleonce and RTU , this TV station was owned by University of Chile, a Chilean state university...
's Talento Chileno (Chilean's Got Talent), which premiered the second season in the same half of the year, however, by both FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia, Ltd. is the content and production division of Bertelsmann's RTL Group, Europe's second largest TV, radio, and production company...
Productions can not be broadcast during the same time in different channels, according to the license purchase agreement by which the production of CHV
Chilevisión
CHV, also known as Chilevisión, is the third oldest television station in Chile. Formerly called Teleonce and RTU , this TV station was owned by University of Chile, a Chilean state university...
will be the second season of Talento Chileno May 2011. Sheila Aguirre, chief executive of FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia, Ltd. is the content and production division of Bertelsmann's RTL Group, Europe's second largest TV, radio, and production company...
told to El Mercurio
El Mercurio
El Mercurio is a conservative Chilean newspaper with editions in Valparaíso and Santiago. Its Santiago edition is considered the country's paper-of-record and its Valparaíso edition is the oldest daily in the Spanish language currently in circulation. El Mercurio is owned by El Mercurio S.A.P...
that producers of the original version of The X Factor UK
The X Factor (UK)
The X Factor is a British television music competition to find new singing talent. Created by Simon Cowell, it began in September 2004 and is contested by aspiring singers drawn from public auditions. It is the originator of the international X Factor franchise. The seven series of the show to date...
will visit Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
periodically to certify that the version of the program is held to govern the parameters set by the license, in addition to being present during the auditions of January.
During the last week of November 2010, Chris O'Dell executive producer FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia
FremantleMedia, Ltd. is the content and production division of Bertelsmann's RTL Group, Europe's second largest TV, radio, and production company...
met with the team led by Sebastián Raponi to start working on the preproduction of space, being the priority to December 2010 found the group of judges will have a role to evaluate and guide the participants themselves, so they need to understand music and the market, the four members of the jury will be revealed during the first weeks of January 2011.
The team production of the show will define the three judges of the program during the week of January 3, 2011, also will be a promotional activity on January 5 in the city of Concepción
Concepción, Chile
Concepción is a city in Chile, capital of Concepción Province and of the Biobío Region or Region VIII. Greater Concepción is the second-largest conurbation in the country, with 889,725 inhabitants...
, led by Julián Elfenbein, this is the Elfenbein first public appearance as one of the faces of Televisión Nacional de Chile
Televisión Nacional de Chile
TVN is Chile's state-owned television station. Its inaugural transmission took place on 1969. TVN is owned, but not funded, by the state, and it functions independently from it; a very particular case of public television in South America...
, in this event is expected to be revealed the names of the judges, as well as promote what will be the first date of auditions in that city on January 12, 2011. Elfenbein made an appearance on the talk show Animal Nocturno
Animal Nocturno
Animal Nocturno is the fourth studio album released in February 2, 1993 by Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Jason Birchmeier awarded the album 4 stars stating "The lyrics of Animal Nocturno are rebellious and bohemian in a way that Arjona's later work...
on January 6, to promote the TV show.
As of January 9, 2011, the program's website registered more than four thousand join contestants. The production is already in talks with record labels, to involve the guest artists that will be performing during the final presentations, among them, would be confirmed colombian singer Juanes
Juanes
Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez , better known as Juanes is a Colombian musician who was a member of heavy metal band Ekhymosis and is now a solo artist. In 2000, his solo debut album Fíjate Bien won three Latin Grammy Awards.Juanes has sold more than 13 million albums...
.
Judges
The judges consist of four judges during auditions, but three permanent judgese during the final shows. During auditions, the three permanent judges will be joined by a special guest that will be different for each city where auditions are held. On December 1, 2010, there was media speculation about the possible involvement of Italo Passalacqua, a music, film and television critic and commentator for the Viña del Mar International Song Festival. However the negotiations did not reach a positive outcome and he was dropped. Another nogeciation was revealed in December 2010, was the participation of Jordi Castell in the judges panel, but it was denied. There were negotiations with Francisca García-Huidobro for joining as a judge but her contractual engagements with ChilevisiónChilevisión
CHV, also known as Chilevisión, is the third oldest television station in Chile. Formerly called Teleonce and RTU , this TV station was owned by University of Chile, a Chilean state university...
came in the way.The producers explained that the names of the three judges will be finalized on week of January 3, 2011.
On January 9, 2011, Zeta Bosio
Zeta Bosio
Héctor Pedro Juan Bosio Bertolotti better known by his stage name Zeta Bosio, is an Argentine rock musician, record producer and DJ, better known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the influential Argentine rock band Soda Stereo...
, a former member of the band Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo were an Argentine rock band who are recognized as one of the most influential and important Latin American and Ibero-American bands of all time...
and presently a DJ and music producer of emerging bands was confirmed as the first of the three judges for the first season
Factor X (Chile season 1)
Factor X is a Chilean television music competition show, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a recording contract with a record label. The first season of the show debuted in March 3, 2011, and will be aired on Thursday and Sunday. The auditions were in January 2011 and where...
. During the negotiation with the musician, Bosio was reportedly enthusiastic about the project. Puerto Rican singer and actress Nydia Caro
Nydia Caro
Nydia Caro is an American & Puerto Rican actress and singer. Born in New York City to parents from Rincón, Puerto Rico, she initiated her career in the arts at a very young age while living in New York...
will participate as guest judge at the auditions in Concepción
Concepción, Chile
Concepción is a city in Chile, capital of Concepción Province and of the Biobío Region or Region VIII. Greater Concepción is the second-largest conurbation in the country, with 889,725 inhabitants...
. Later on, producers announced that the TV presenter Karen Doggenweiler
Karen Doggenweiler
Karen Sylvia Doggenweiler Lapuente is a popular Chilean journalist and TV presenter.Doggenweiler is the daughter of Félix Doggenweiler Heim, of Swiss-German descent and Silvia Lapuente, of Spanish-Aragonese descent. She is married to the Chilean politician Marco Enríquez-Ominami. The marriage...
and Chilean-Swedish tenor Tito Beltrán
Tito Beltrán
Ernesto Beltrán Aguilar better known as Tito Beltrán , is a Chilean-Swedish tenor. In October 2008, an appellate court in Sweden sentenced Beltrán to 2.5 years in prison for rape and sexual molestation of an underage child...
would join as permenant judges for the series.
Auditions
In January 2011 starts the process of massive auditions in search of contestants for the first seasonFactor X (Chile season 1)
Factor X is a Chilean television music competition show, to find new singing talent; the winner of which receives a recording contract with a record label. The first season of the show debuted in March 3, 2011, and will be aired on Thursday and Sunday. The auditions were in January 2011 and where...
, this process will fulfilled by doing castings across the country including Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
and regions, starting with Concepción
Concepción, Chile
Concepción is a city in Chile, capital of Concepción Province and of the Biobío Region or Region VIII. Greater Concepción is the second-largest conurbation in the country, with 889,725 inhabitants...
which is known as "The Chilean capital of rock" and home to many artists and La Serena, a city that summer brings large crowds of people. The casting process began formally with the release of the application form the official website of the program, released on December 10, 2010, were announced here the four categories of prticipantes, soloists, duos, trios and vocal groups and the age limit to join the program is 14 of age, in addition to the groups can not be more than six.
The first stage of auditions is the presentation in front the producers, these auditions decide who will sing in front of the judges, this will be held in the Mall Plaza
Mall Plaza
Mall Plaza is a company with a chain of Chilean malls operated in South America by the Falabella company.8-History:There are 11 locations in Chile and 2 in Peru. They are large regional shopping malls anchored by multiple department stores and hypermarkets. This includes the parent company's...
shopping malls in three cities and will begin at 10:30. and will run each day until 21:30. In the three cities where auditions will be held, will attend the three stable members of the jury, plus a guest national or international judge. In Concepción
Concepción, Chile
Concepción is a city in Chile, capital of Concepción Province and of the Biobío Region or Region VIII. Greater Concepción is the second-largest conurbation in the country, with 889,725 inhabitants...
, after the presentation for the show's production team in the Mall Plaza
Mall Plaza
Mall Plaza is a company with a chain of Chilean malls operated in South America by the Falabella company.8-History:There are 11 locations in Chile and 2 in Peru. They are large regional shopping malls anchored by multiple department stores and hypermarkets. This includes the parent company's...
chain, will move to the stage before the judges to be held at Marina del Sol Theatre during the 13th and 14th January 2011, during those days made the first recordings of the program.
Bootcamp
The bootcamp phase is the second phase of the program to be broadcast in two chapters, these chapters will gather all people classified in the stage of hearings in SantiagoSantiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. Santiago may also refer to:*Santiago *Santiago , a Spanish given name*Santiago!, a shortened form of the Reconquista battle cry "Santiago y cierra, España"...
to face a series of tests within the workshops and work to prepare a particular song and choreography, this is where they were also presented to the contestants the task force, composed by the choreographer, vocal coach and music producer in this part they work and divided into categories.
In these so-called "workshops", the nominees of the casting mass, which border the 150 people, will be presented to the jury again, but this time without an audience, where it will become an important selection of 24 participants to leave once they finish "Workshops" will be eight per category.