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event 4 3 2 1 PHOTOS BY DAVID REED a night of chaldean stars The Royal Oak Music Theatre was the place to be on February 25 for this talent show presented by Jado Productions. The event included comedy, dancing, singing, acting and live music. 1. Maye Kattula 2. Caldin Konja 3. Ashley Franso 4. Sonya Kiryakoza 5. Maryann Shango (left) and Noor Atisha 6. Rafah Dawood (left) and Shams Jaboro 7. Eileen Danial and George Kakos 8. Hosts Johnny Kenaya and Lauren Bacall 9. Patrice Konja (left), Jason Sinawi, Domonic Bakal, Sasha Yousif and Caldin Konja 5 6 7 8 9 46 CHALDEAN NEWS APRIL 2006
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