A singer from Sutton could soon be rubbing shoulders with the stars.

Maria Ingham, who works as an assistant buyer for fashion chain New Look, has reached the final 50 of the retail trust charity search for a star competition.

Hundreds of people working for independent retailers and big name brands across the UK entered the competition to win a meeting with a leading celebrity management agency that represents stars from the X Factor and Britain's Got Talent.

If Maria reaches the final four she will appear at a surprise celebrity Christmas party and perform at the Retail Trust London Ball at the Grosvenor House Hotel in January 2010, where the winner will be announced.

You can visit retailtrust searchforastar.com until December 15 to see a 30-second clip of Maria’s audition performance and follow instructions on screen to vote. To vote for Maria by text send Star 35 to 60155.

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