On January 7, 22-year-old Pablo Romero from the city of Chillán, located in southern Chile, successfully advanced to the semifinals of the popular show My Name Is, aired on the country’s largest TV channel, TVN. Pablo performed in the image of Kazakh singer Dimash Qudaibergen, singing his composition “Kim Eken.”

The young performer’s journey to success has not been easy. He first presented the image of Dimash at a local competition, where he took second place. Later, performing at an impersonators’ show in Los Angeles, he won third place, competing against experienced artists. It was then that his talent was noticed by Dimash’s fans, known as Dears.

On his way to the semifinals, Pablo received support not only from local fans but also from Dears worldwide.

“I discovered Dimash’s work in 2018 through my own online searches. His voice touched me in a way no other singer ever has. It was Dimash’s artistry that inspired me to participate in My Name Is.

At first, I was afraid to perform, as I suffer from stage fright, but eventually, I managed to overcome it. Moreover, I am supported by Dears from all over the world. This brings me great joy and motivates me to improve.

Undoubtedly, I feel like a winner because I have been able to share Dimash’s art longer than I expected. I do everything with deep respect for Dimash and his culture.” – shared Pablo.