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Frankie Cena returns with choir benefit concert

Frankie Cena was only nine years old when he started singing with the British Columbia Boys’ Choir. Now, at age 25 and with a host of performing achievements under his belt, Cena is coming to the stage at the Michael J.
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Frankie Cena is offering up a benefit concert for the B.C. Boys' Choir on Sept. 30 at the Michael J. Fox Theatre.contributed

Frankie Cena was only nine years old when he started singing with the British Columbia Boys’ Choir.

Now, at age 25 and with a host of performing achievements under his belt, Cena is coming to the stage at the Michael J. Fox Theatre to perform a concert in support of the choir that gave him his start.

Cena’s benefit concert is set for Friday, Sept. 30.

“We are thrilled to have a boys’ choir alumnus see the value of the choir’s work in the Greater Vancouver community and want to support us through his singing,” said Margot Holmes, executive director of the choir, in a press release.

The doors open at 7:15 p.m. with a silent auction, with concert starting at 8 p.m. The choir’s International Touring Choir, just back from a concert tour in Europe, will take to the stage with Cena for a few numbers.

Burnaby residents will likely remember Cena from his days at Burnaby Mountain, when he won frequent acclaim and awards for his singing, performing and debating abilities.

Cena’s work as a solo artist includes winning such titles as Port Moody Idol, Tri-City Idol and Lougheed’s Got Talent, and he’s also been a finalist in the PNE Star Discovery.

He’s been involved in a number of television talent shows as well, including Canadian Idol, The Glee Project, and X Factor U.S.A.

In 2012, Cena took to his largest stage yet, winning the Mr. World Canada title and going on to represent the nation at the Mr. World competition – where he won Mr. World Talent and placed in the top 10 overall.

Now he’s in studio working on new original music.

The Michael J. Fox Theatre is at 7373 MacPherson Ave. in Burnaby. Tickets are $32 in advance, $18 for students, or $36/$22 at the door. Tickets can be booked online at www.bcboyschoir.org or by calling 1-888-909-8282.