'America's Got Talent' on NBC: Who are Urban Crew? Meet the hip-hop dance group from Philippines
After discovering some hidden treasures such as Lindsey Stirling, Terry Fator, and Grace VanderWaal in previous seasons, 'America's Got Talent' is back to enchant viewers with some of the world's top talents. The long-running NBC competition has proven to be an effective means for aspiring musicians and dancers to get into the industry. The champion will get a $1 million grand prize and an opportunity to be the main act in Las Vegas, as well as a great introduction into the competitive world of entertainment.
As per the current season's official synopsis, "The 17th season of “America’s Got Talent” returns with a new set of aspiring performers looking to compete for the ultimate $1 million prizes. Executive producer Simon Cowell returns to the star-studded judging panel with global fashion icon Heidi Klum, fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel and acclaimed actress and international superstar Sofia Vergara. The dynamic Terry Crews returns as host. This season promises to deliver some of the wildest acts to ever grace the “AGT” stage." Looking for more talent-based shows to watch? Check out 'American Song Contest', 'American Idol', and 'So You Think You Can Dance'.
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Who are Urban Crew (Flyers of the South)?
Urban Crew Flyers is a hip-hop dance group from the Philippines. Their dance performances include remarkable feats and unique skills. Urban Crew, who frequently appears on Global Village, are also known as "Flyers from the South" thanks to their incredible flipping stunts. You may have seen Urban Crew (Flyers of the South) perform on 'Asia's Got Talent' Season 2. 'Asia's Got Talent' is a televised Asian talent show competition that is part of Simon Cowell's global Got Talent series. It was conceived in the midst of the triumphs of both 'America's Got Talent' and 'Britain's Got Talent,' and launched on March 12, 2015, spanning 15 Asian nations. A competitor of any age can audition for the televised event with any skill they desire to exhibit for each season, with the winner earning a $100,000 reward. Check out Urban Crew's semifinal performance from 'Asia's Got Talent' (season 2) in the video below.
The hip-hop dance group reached the semi-finals in season 2 of 'Asia's Got Talent.' Even though they didn't win the title, the group surely grabbed people's hearts with their amazing moves and some scary stunts. In a behind-the-scenes video of 'Asia's Got Talent' (season 2), the dance group shared their story of how the bunch of street dancers made it this far. They are made of modest dreams, like giving their family a better life and finally building a dance studio so that they can teach the street kids for free and make a stronger community. Do check out their video below down.
Catch Urban Crew (Flyers of the South) on 'America's Got Talent' Season 17 on Tuesday at 8 pm on NBC. Following the show's premiere, you can catch all-new episodes every Tuesday from 8 to 10 pm ET/PT. For viewers who wish to tune in to the show without cable, they can do so using streaming services such as Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, AT&T TV, or YouTube TV.
