CORAL GABLES, Fla. (WSVN) — The spotlight shone on some fiercely talented young performers at an annual contest held in Coral Gables, Saturday night.

The 2016 Young Talent Big Dreams finals took place at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables. Finalists took the stage for the most widespread, local, free youth talent contest in Miami-Dade County.

Actors’ Playhouse, together with presenting sponsor, The Children’s Trust, hosting the event, now in its sixth year. 7’s very own Christine Cruz served as one of the judges.

This year’s grand prize winner received a free trip — airfare, hotel and free passes for two — to attend the Teen Choice Awards in August, courtesy of WSVN.

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