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Brendan Lopes was born in 1992 to Sebastiao Lopes and Clarisa Veronica De Oliveira Colimao and was raised in [[Al Karama, Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arsenault |first=Tim |title=Dubai DJ gets to take Eastern Shore island for a spin {{!}} SaltWire |url=https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/lifestyles/dubai-dj-gets-to-take-eastern-shore-island-for-a-spin-380564/ |access-date= |website=www.saltwire.com |language=en}}</ref> After completing his schooling, he pursued [[cinematography]] at the Digital Academy in [[Mumbai|Mumbai, India]], and earned a [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] degree in [[Communication|media and communications]] from [[Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai|Manipal University]] in [[Dubai]].<ref name=":02" /> Additionally, he received a digital DJ certificate from the [[SAE Institute]] in Dubai. Brendan has performed at events like Pre Sao Joao Bash, Oktoberfest Goa, and Frndz Freedom Music Festival in [[Goa]] and [[Manipal]]. He was also invited to perform an [[encore]] in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=November 9, 2023 |title=How a 31-year-old DJ shaping the sound of Dubai |url=https://news24online.com/lifestyle/how-a-31-year-old-dj-shaping-the-sound-of-dubai/189150/ |access-date= |website=[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)]] |language=en}}</ref>
Brendan Lopes was born in 1992 to Sebastiao Lopes and Clarisa Veronica De Oliveira Colimao and was raised in [[Al Karama, Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arsenault |first=Tim |title=Dubai DJ gets to take Eastern Shore island for a spin {{!}} SaltWire |url=https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/lifestyles/dubai-dj-gets-to-take-eastern-shore-island-for-a-spin-380564/ |access-date= |website=www.saltwire.com |language=en}}</ref> After completing his schooling, he pursued [[cinematography]] at the Digital Academy in [[Mumbai|Mumbai, India]], and earned a [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A.]] degree in [[Communication|media and communications]] from [[Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai|Manipal University]] in [[Dubai]].<ref name=":02" /> Additionally, he received a digital DJ certificate from the [[SAE Institute]] in Dubai. Brendan has performed at events like Pre Sao Joao Bash, Oktoberfest Goa, and Frndz Freedom Music Festival in [[Goa]] and [[Manipal]]. He was also invited to perform an [[encore]] in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=November 9, 2023 |title=How a 31-year-old DJ shaping the sound of Dubai |url=https://news24online.com/lifestyle/how-a-31-year-old-dj-shaping-the-sound-of-dubai/189150/ |access-date= |website=[[News 24 (Indian TV channel)]] |language=en}}</ref>


Brendan participated in a contest hosted by Emirati bank Liv Bank, which offered a private island in [[Nova Scotia]], Canada, as the prize for the winner. He was selected as one of the 20 finalists.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Cassie |title=How a 27-year-old DJ from Dubai ended up winning Nova Scotia island |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/dubai-dj-private-nova-scotia-island-winner-1.5360591 |work=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]}}</ref> In 2019, Brendan was declared the winner of the "Win a Private Island" competition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Português de 27 anos ganha ilha privada ao participar em concurso no Dubai |url=https://www.sabado.pt/vida/detalhe/portugues-de-27-anos-ganha-ilha-privada-ao-participar-em-concurso-no-dubai |access-date= |website=www.sabado.pt |language=pt-pt}}</ref> Alongside the private island, he received a cash prize of DH100,000 (USD $27,228.48) from Liv, a lifestyle bank owned by [[Emirates NBD]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-24 |title=Dubai man doesn’t know what to do after winning Canadian island |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-man-doesnt-know-what-to-do-after-winning-canadian-island-1.67357810 |access-date= |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-10-17 |title=Un expatriado portugués en Dubai gana una isla privada gracias a Emirates NBD |url=https://www.elcorreo.ae/articulo/economia/expatriado-portugues-en-dubai-gana-isla-privada-gracias-emirates-nbd/20191017122601099511.html |access-date= |website=[[El Correo]] |language=es}}</ref>
Brendan participated in a contest hosted by Emirati bank Liv Bank, which offered a private island in [[Nova Scotia]], Canada, as the prize for the winner. He was selected as one of the 20 finalists.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Cassie |title=How a 27-year-old DJ from Dubai ended up winning Nova Scotia island |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/dubai-dj-private-nova-scotia-island-winner-1.5360591 |work=[[Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]]}}</ref> In 2019, Brendan was declared the winner of the "Win a Private Island" competition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Português de 27 anos ganha ilha privada ao participar em concurso no Dubai |url=https://www.sabado.pt/vida/detalhe/portugues-de-27-anos-ganha-ilha-privada-ao-participar-em-concurso-no-dubai |access-date= |website=www.sabado.pt |language=pt-pt}}</ref> Alongside the private island, he received a cash prize of DH100,000 (USD $27,228.48) from Liv, a lifestyle bank owned by [[Emirates NBD]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-24 |title=Dubai man doesn't know what to do after winning Canadian island |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-man-doesnt-know-what-to-do-after-winning-canadian-island-1.67357810 |access-date= |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2019-10-17 |title=Un expatriado portugués en Dubai gana una isla privada gracias a Emirates NBD |url=https://www.elcorreo.ae/articulo/economia/expatriado-portugues-en-dubai-gana-isla-privada-gracias-emirates-nbd/20191017122601099511.html |access-date= |website=[[El Correo]] |language=es}}</ref>


In 2023, Brendan founded Spark Media, a production company based in [[Sharjah]]. The company focuses on producing story-based film and video content.<ref name=":02" />
In 2023, Brendan founded Spark Media, a production company based in [[Sharjah]]. The company focuses on producing story-based film and video content.<ref name=":02" />

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Brendan Lopes
Born1992
Dubai, UAE
NationalityIndian
Alma materManipal University, Dubai
Occupation(s)Filmmaker and DJ

Brendan Lopes is a Portuguese-Indian filmmaker and DJ based in Dubai, UAE.[1][2]

Early life and career

Brendan Lopes was born in 1992 to Sebastiao Lopes and Clarisa Veronica De Oliveira Colimao and was raised in Al Karama, Dubai.[3] After completing his schooling, he pursued cinematography at the Digital Academy in Mumbai, India, and earned a B.A. degree in media and communications from Manipal University in Dubai.[1] Additionally, he received a digital DJ certificate from the SAE Institute in Dubai. Brendan has performed at events like Pre Sao Joao Bash, Oktoberfest Goa, and Frndz Freedom Music Festival in Goa and Manipal. He was also invited to perform an encore in 2015.[4]

Brendan participated in a contest hosted by Emirati bank Liv Bank, which offered a private island in Nova Scotia, Canada, as the prize for the winner. He was selected as one of the 20 finalists.[5] In 2019, Brendan was declared the winner of the "Win a Private Island" competition.[6] Alongside the private island, he received a cash prize of DH100,000 (USD $27,228.48) from Liv, a lifestyle bank owned by Emirates NBD.[7][8]

In 2023, Brendan founded Spark Media, a production company based in Sharjah. The company focuses on producing story-based film and video content.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Lal, Priyanshi. "Filmmaker Brendan Lopes launches his new production company 'Spark Media'". DNA India.
  2. ^ "Un parado gana una isla privada en Canadá con un juego de mesa". ELMUNDO (in Spanish). 2019-11-27.
  3. ^ Arsenault, Tim. "Dubai DJ gets to take Eastern Shore island for a spin | SaltWire". www.saltwire.com.
  4. ^ "How a 31-year-old DJ shaping the sound of Dubai". News 24 (Indian TV channel). November 9, 2023.
  5. ^ Williams, Cassie. "How a 27-year-old DJ from Dubai ended up winning Nova Scotia island". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
  6. ^ "Português de 27 anos ganha ilha privada ao participar em concurso no Dubai". www.sabado.pt (in European Portuguese).
  7. ^ "Dubai man doesn't know what to do after winning Canadian island". gulfnews.com. 2019-10-24.
  8. ^ "Un expatriado portugués en Dubai gana una isla privada gracias a Emirates NBD". El Correo (in Spanish). 2019-10-17.
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