Is Shaheen Jafargholi still singing?

His extraordinary voice propelled him to international fame and a performance at Michael Jackson’s funeral after he appeared on Britain’s Got Talent. Now, five years after he sang at the pop star’s globally televised funeral, Swansea teenager Shaheen Jafargholi has revealed he is still hoping to build a singing career.

Did Shaheen Jafargholi meet Michael Jackson?

I’d never met Michael, but I was going to perform at his concerts at London’s O2 arena [Michael had asked Shaheen to sing with him after seeing him on Britain’s Got Talent]. I thought, “I got so close, now I’m even closer – and he’s gone.”

Who played Shakil Kazemi?

Shaheen JafargholiShakil Kazemi / Played by

Who won BTG 2016?

Richard Jones
Britain’s Got Talent (series 10)

Britain’s Got Talent
Presented by Anthony McPartlin (ITV) Declan Donnelly (ITV) Stephen Mulhern (ITV2)
Judges Simon Cowell Amanda Holden Alesha Dixon David Walliams Kathleen Williams (guest)
Winner Richard Jones
Runner-ups Wayne Woodward Boogie Storm

Who is Shaheen Jafa dating?

Shaheen is currently dating his former EastEnders co-star Amy Leigh Hickman, who played Linzi Bragg on the soap from 2016 to 2017.

What school did Shaheen Jafargholi go to?

Mark Jermin Stage School

Shaheen Jafargholi
Born 23 January 1997 Swansea, Wales
Education Mark Jermin Stage School
Occupation Actor singer
Years active 2004–present

Who sang at Michael Jackson’s funeral?

Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Jermaine Jackson, and Shaheen Jafargholi sang Jackson’s songs, and John Mayer played guitar.

What happened to Shakil in EastEnders?

The actor spills the beans on his crazy year. EastEnders star Shaheen Jafargholi took centre stage in one of the show’s biggest storylines earlier this year, as his character Shakil Kazemi tragically died after a brutal stabbing.

How old is Tilly keeper?

24 years (August 16, 1997)Tilly Keeper / Age

Is Shakil from EastEnders in Casualty?

Former EastEnders star Shaheen Jafargholi has joined Casualty, Digital Spy can exclusively reveal. The actor, best known to soap fans for playing Walford teen Shakil Kazemi, has already started filming with the BBC medical drama, where he will be playing new nurse Marty.