Georgina Dobson crowned Mediacorp 987 STAR 2025!

The search for the next Mediacorp 987 media personality culminated in the Ultimate Showdown, a spectacular finale held at 313@somerset on 31 May 2025.

The top four finalists of Mediacorp 987 STAR – Georgina Pattarida Dobson, Lex Whitlock, Nicolette Callie Wee and Shaniah Kiew – battled it out for the crown. After an evening of impressive performances and close competition, Georgina emerged victorious and was crowned the winner of Mediacorp 987 STAR 2025.

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Winner

Georgina

• Student at Temasek Polytechnic
• Wants to bring energy that is relatable to Gen Z audience, to 987
• Favourite audio personalities are Avery & Natasha, all the way
• Enjoys basically everything, sports, arts, music, cooking and shopping/thrifting

TOP 4

Lex

• National Serviceman
• His dream is to have his own audio platform to share real stories from real people in Singapore
• A comic geek, race official in every motorsport category, and a fencer
• Strongly Into hiking, gaming, and fast cars
• Obsessed with fragrances and high-adrenaline sports

Top 4

Nicolette

• Tech sales at a professional networking platform
• Her 987 dream is to host a love, laugh, life segment where listeners share real stories and request meaningful songs
• By day she’s talking to clients, by night she’s live-streaming and giving relationship advice
• Loves dancing, fitness, adventure, and curating playlists plus, she’s a massive football fan (#YNWA)

TOP 4

Shaniah

• Graduating student at Nanyang Technological University
• Wanted to be an audio personality since 8 years old after a KidZania experience
• Took part in Mediacorp 987’s DJ For A Day in 2022 and reignited her passion
• Former child actress, first role was a slave girl
• Sonia Chew is her favourite audio personality

Top 10

Christian

• Student at Singapore Management University
• Dream is to host a show that’s a virtual hangout, where guests share music they love, from old-school gems to fresh sounds
• Huge percussion music fan, was in SMU’s Afro-Brazilian band Samba Masala for 2 years
• Favorite audio jock is Shan Wee, a model for the kind of calm, conversational style he admires
• Loves the beach life, often found tanning at Sentosa or holidaying in Bali

TOP 10

DX

• Student at Nanyang Technological University
• Dreams of hosting his own show on 987 and be the voice that cheers people up
• Big fan of Sonia Chew, loves her energy
• Hardcore foodie who’s proud of Singapore’s food culture
• Enjoys pop culture, music, movies, travelling and cooking

TOP 10

Isabelle

• Student at Singapore University of Social Sciences, freelance social media & branding specialist
• Self-proclaimed auntie killer, aunties naturally love her
• Wants to bring back 90s hip hop, R&B & Pitbull if she wins 987 STAR
• Loves photography, content creation, exercise and cooking

Top 10

Jet

• Fresh grad from Nanyang Polytechnic
• Hopes to be a friendly voice, one that can host a show that mixes music, real-talk and some fun chaos
• All-time favourite audio personality is Joakim Gomez
• Way too many hobbies, had 8 CCAs in Poly, though table tennis is his ride or die

TOP 10

Kluivert

• Student at Ngee Ann Polytechnic
• Actual royalty, a prince back home in Nigeria
• His name is Inspired by his dad’s favourite Dutch footballer – Justin Dean Kluivert
• Sonia Chew is his number one role model
• Lives for basketball – ex-U18 national player, now repping his school team

TOP 10

McKayla

• Student at Nanyang Technological University
• Grew up hearing Mediacorp 987 in the car which inspired her path into comms and storytelling
• Once a national figure skater who’s competed beyond our borders
• Joakim Gomez is her role model
• Loves being outdoors, from nature photography and birdwatching to long park walks and skating

TOP 18

Ava

• Marketing Associate at an e-commerce platform
• Dreams of having her own audio show including the hottest hits from the 2000s
• Joakim Gomez is her kind of audio personality
• Enjoys cosplaying and ‘Attack On Titan’
• Took part in the NUS FASS Pageant as a freshman

TOP 18

Baani

• Student at Nanyang Technological University and freelance host
• Waited 8 years for 987 STAR to return, dreamed of being an audio personality since 5 years old
• Favourite audio personalities are Germaine Tan and CLASS 95’s Muttons
• Passionate about F1, concerts, and travel

TOP 18

Bill

• National Serviceman
• Loves 987 since childhood, wants to host a show about culture, fashion, life, and Singapore
• Hopes to be Singapore’s online bestie with a Gen-Z flair
• A former child model
• Sonia Chew is his inspiration
• Enjoys collecting stuffed toys, running marathons, picking nose & shower karaoke, and fan of Manchester United.

TOP 18

Nina

• Student at Singapore Management University
• Loves hosting – hosted 26 events and won SMU’s Audience Choice Award
• Joakim Gomez is her inspiration
• Currently obsessed with horror, thrillers, and true crime.
• Celeb crushes: Central Cee, Drew Starkey, specifically Harry Styles in his 2014 era

TOP 18

Rae

• Entrepreneur
• Started emceeing at 15. Now she’s hosted global stages, including for the United Nations.
• Passionate about helping people Own their Voice through coaching, community events and her social media content.
• Dreams of becoming the Asian Oprah

TOP 18

Ryan

• Workspace Consultant
• Dream is to be a daily voice listeners look forward to, passionate about storytelling and entertaining
• Lived in Australia for 15 years
• Huge watch geek and cat-lover
• Admires Joakim Gomez for his vibe and versatility

TOP 18

Sha

• Fresh grad from at Singapore University of Social Sciences
• Natasha is her favourite audio personality
• Hopes to connect with audience through stories and good vibes
• Loves fashion, prefers bright styles like streetwear and classy looks

TOP 18

Shalini

• Student at Singapore Institute of Management
• Her dream is to build a platform of inspiration through audio platform, bringing fresh energy, local love and real connection
• Also a freelance podcaster – From Not The Vibes Podcast to Beauties & the Gossip, she’s all about keeping it real and relatable
• Loves makeup, fashion, perfumes, reading, and thrifting