Rika has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the TeenStar auditions has made it through to the Regional Finals.

Chandrika Darbari popularly known as Rika shot to fame with her newly released music video, ‘Peace for Syria’ which went viral on YouTube with over 800,000 views within a week of upload.

TeenStar is a national singing and dancing competition searching for the UK’s best teen and pre-teen singers, singer/songwriters, rappers, dancers and dance groups of all genres and styles..

Chris Grayston, Events Coordinator for TeenStar said, “We are looking to find an act that has something unique to offer, another Birdy or Luke Friend that can go all the way, with both the ability to deliver a strong live performance but also potential to become a professional recording artist or dance act.

"Now with the addition of dance acts, these shows are going to be so exciting to watch and judge! There is so much talent out there I’m sure we can find that star again!”

All entrants are aiming to make it to the Grand Final