Released on = January 31, 2006, 8:49 pm

Press Release Author = Talent Rock

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = ORLANDO, FL - Aspiring talent from around the country
participated in Talent Rock HolidayFest 2005, a talent search event held December 9,
10 and 11 at the Gaylord Palms Resort. Founded by Entertainment Impresario and
Entrepreneur Lou Pearlman, Talent Rock (www.talentrock.com) showcases actors,
comedians, dancers, models and singers to the entertainment industry. Visit
www.talentrockinfo.com for more information.

Press Release Body = ORLANDO, FL - Aspiring talent from around the country
participated in Talent Rock HolidayFest 2005, a talent search event held December 9,
10 and 11 at the Gaylord Palms Resort. Founded by Entertainment Impresario and
Entrepreneur Lou Pearlman, Talent Rock (www.talentrock.com) showcases actors,
comedians, dancers, models and singers to the entertainment industry. Visit
www.talentrockinfo.com for more information.

At Talent Rock HolidayFest, there were more than 100 industry professionals from
around the world looking to discover new talent and the participants were able to
see and be seen by those industry professionals, plus learn more about the
entertainment business at industry workshops. Participants were also able to
network with celebrity guests such as former Saturday Night Live Star Ellen
Cleghorne, Academy Award Winning Producer John Daly, Kool from the hit group Kool
and the Gang, Brittany Brower from America's Next Top Model, and Music Mogul Lou
Pearlman. Concerts were given by Latin Sensation C Note, Rock Band Well Worn Zero,
Hip Hop Duo Smilez & Southstar, and Pop Artist Sean van der Wilt, with a special
performance by Jeff Timmons, founding member of 98 Degrees.

The participants competed in different categories for a share of more than $100,000
worth of prizes. More than 100 finalists were chosen by the industry professionals
attending the event and then those finalists competed as an actor, comedian, dancer,
model and/or vocalist for 21 awards.

. Top Child Actor was Heather P. from Waretown, NJ
. Top Child Vocalist was Alessandra G. from Brooklyn, NY
. Top Child Model was Joseph L. from Dayton, OH
. Top Teen Actor was Zachary G. from Houston, TX
. Top Teen Model was Mary K. from Tallahassee, FL
. Top Teen Vocalist was Lauren G. from College Station, TX
. Top Comedian was Mike K. from Farmingville, NY
. Top Female Dancer was Briane P. from De Winton, AT
. Top Male Dancer was Alberto O. from Kyle, TX
. Top Female Actor was Rebecca R. from Chicago, IL
. Top Male Actor was Curtiss F. from Barron, WI
. Top Female Vocalist was Giselle M. from Constance Bay, ON
. Top Male Vocalist was Matthew M. from Richwood, TX
. Top Promotional Model was Lashaela S. from Nashville, TN
. Top Plus Size Model was Dakairi H. from Columbia, SC
. Top Male Sophisticate Model was Cedrick M. from Hayward, CA
. Top Female Sophisticate Model was Michelle M. from Philadelphia, PA
. Top Young Adult Male Model was Jeremy K. from Rochester, NY
. Top Young Adult Female Model was Elizabeth H. from Ormond Beach, FL
. Top Female Fashion Model was Haley W. from Bristol, FL
. Top Male Fashion Model was Dustin J. from Annapolis, MD

Talent Rock wouldn't be able to offer more than $100,000 worth of prizes without the
help of its sponsors such as Marie Claire, Garnier Fructis, Wet n Wild cosmetics,
Rocks Fine Jewelry, Ice Tek watches, Elini watches, Marsha Doll Models, Broadway
Dance Center, Dance Magazine, Young Dancer Magazine, Overflow Productions, Remixed
Dance Center, Shape Entertainment and Sophie's Swimwear. In addition, The New York
School for Film and Television awarded $30,000 in scholarships to 11 actors who
auditioned for the school at the event.

Founded in November 2003, Talent Rock provides a unique opportunity for the
entertainment industry to discover new talent and for talent to learn about the
entertainment industry through workshops and networking. Log on to
www.talentrock.com to check out the next event.


Public Relations Dept.
Talent Rock
127 W. Church Street
Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 244-3335
publicrelations@t-con.com
www.talentrock.com

Lou Pearlman
Trans Continental Companies
127 W. Church Street
Suite 350
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 345-0004
www.loupearlmanofficialsite.com


Web Site = http://www.talentrock.com

Contact Details = Public Relations Dept.
Talent Rock
127 W. Church Street
Suite 300
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 244-3335
publicrelations@t-con.com
www.talentrock.com