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Hydra Properties has announced that auditions for season two 'Hydra Executives', the new English reality-based TV programme featuring 16 individuals and their quest for a $1million business grant, has begun in the Middle East.
The breakthrough reality TV show takes a killer twist as Season 1 contenders takes on the task of picking out the next batch of executives for Season 2, which will comprise promising entrepreneurs from India and Pakistan, as part of their own pursuit to win the top prize. Twenty-five Indian contenders will be handpicked by the US team and another 25 Pakistani challengers will be chosen by the UK team in separate auditions scheduled in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The objective of the task for the current contestants is to draw the most number of people to the auditions by developing an effective marketing plan with the least budget, which will be reflective of their strategies and organisational skills, and test their ability to spot talent and potential.
Out of the 50 candidates, the show's judges will then select eight final contestants each for Indian and Pakistani teams based on their impressive business plans, backgrounds and winning qualities. The second season of the English series will start filming on June 21, 2008 and will be aired by local and international broadcasters, including Showtime.
"We have come up with this unique and challenging idea to involve the two largest expat groups - Indians and Pakistanis, which also represent the two of the strongest business communities in the country. Combining the elements of a large crowd with a demanding logistics challenge, this task can be a powerful opportunity for the current contenders to prove their skill sets in innovation, leadership, creativity, marketing and project management. We are sure that this episode will feature just one of the many exciting twists and highlights that audiences can expect from the show," said executive producer and creator of 'Hydra Executives' Ziad Battal.
Hydra Properties is the only real estate developer in the UAE to have ventured into TV entertainment business through the launch of the English reality-based TV programme. This breakthrough initiative is being supported by several global brands, including Range Rover, General Motors, Blackberry, Etisalat, ASUS, Panasonic and Debenhams, as the key sponsors of the first season of the show.
