Tonesha Smith and Gabrielle Stubbs were crowned the new BTC senior and junior winners respectively of Starmaker 5.
Smith, a 21-year-old recent graduate of The College of The Bahamas, and a New Providence resident was ecstatic about winning the senior category.
"Winning feels great. It is hard to put into words. I feel good, wonderful, great! I'm still in shock, and it hasn't fully hit me yet. I would just like to thank BTC for every single opportunity that they have afforded me as well as all of the other contestants."
Smith also received the most popular award.
Stubbs, the junior winner also took home the photogenic and congeniality awards. She too was shocked by the results, and said she was grateful she was able to win over the judges during the show's later challenges, where her personality was able to shine.
"When I got the check, and heard that I won, I was just aflutter with emotion. I hope that the next year will have lots of opportunities, [and] connections for the future, and will help me to reach all of my goals."
Daniella Joseph and Leroy Armbrister were first runners up.
The finale was held at the British Colonial Hilton at which Taylour Paige, who stars as Ahsha Hayes on VH1's "Hit The Floor" spoke to the contestants about her struggle to make it in Hollywood and the perseverance it took for her to land her breakthrough role.
Paige encouraged the contestants to never give up and to fight for what they want out of life.
"Dream big and remember that life is wonderful," said Paige.
Stacia Williams, the competition's head judge, said choosing the winners was ultimately a difficult decision, but that the judges choice came down to attitude, potential, confidence and the contestant's growth during the competition.
"The judges were looking for someone who was articulate, someone who had excellent interpersonal skills -- the wow factor, the confidence and everything it takes to be a star. We chose Tonesha and Gabrielle because I don't think anyone can dispute that they will represent BTC in a good and positive way." said Williams.
During the finale, the contestants also made a $1000 donation to the Demetrius Home For The Aged, which was featured in an episode of the television show and presented the Bahamas AIDS Foundation with $2000, the proceeds of the contestant's second challenge.
The show's executive producer Carol Barnett, said it was important for the contestants to understand the importance of giving back to their communities, and fostering a social responsibility within them.
"At BTC, we give back to the Bahamas in various ways, and it was important for the contestants to be able to do the same. We are happy with the judges' decision and we look forward to working with Tonesha and Gabrielle and helping them become true BTC stars."
Colombian Emeralds presented each of the six finalists with a gift and various awards were presented to a number of the contestants. Joseph, received the award for most improved contestant as well as the Yodephy Dance Studio award. Kai Jah Higgs received the award for having the most Facebook fans.

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