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King Curtis Is One Away From Tying Peter Samuel's All Time King of Carnival Win Record.

January 30, 2006 - As if four in a row weren't enough, the reigning King of Carnival, Curtis Eustace, is poised to tie mas legend Peter Samuel for most Carnival King wins.

Peter Samuel, who's first win came in 1976 when he portrayed 'The Serpent' for Stephen Lee Yeung & Associates, went on to dominate the 80's, copping the title another seven times while portraying some of the most memorable pieces (like 'Man Crab' and 'The Merry Monarch') for the legendary Peter Minshall.

Less than a decade after Samuel's departure from the stage, a new dynasty has emerged. Seven victories and two runner-up placements in the last nine years, has certainly put Curtis Eustace in 'Carnival King Hall of Fame' standings.

 

Son of the late Tedder Eustace (also a 3-time Carnival King - '75, '77, '85), Curtis debuted with 'D'Matador' in Barbarossa in 1997 and edged out Geraldo Veira Jr. for the crown. A repeat the following year would solidify the Eustaces as a group not to be taken likely. Curtis is the only King to ever win four consecutive titles. A win in 2006 would make it a record five consecutive and put him in a tie for 1st place in all-time wins.

Curtis gives much credit to his family members and especially to his brother, Marcus Eustace, who also has numerous King and Queen wins in Toronto Canada. A successful entrepeneur, based in Toronto, Curtis is one the city's leading Caribbean entertainment promoters. Teaming up with Bryce Aguiton (De Island Boyz) and Dwayne Pitt (D'Bandit), the trio have hosted several premier events such as 'Unite De Nations', 'All Ah We', 'Memoirs of Soca', 'Boarding Pass Fete' and more.

Also the newest Toronto Caribana Festival Mas bandleader, Curtis, along with brother Marcus, recently copped the 'Band of the Year' title in 2005 with their inaugural presentation 'Dis Is Paradise' from their band 'Carnival Nationz'.

Look out for Curtis at the Queens Park Savannah as he attempts to re-write the history books. Mas Prelims take place on Feb 16, Semi's on Feb 21 and of course the finals on Feb 26 at Dimanche Gras. A full list of official NCC (National Carnival Committee) events is available on-line at www.toronto-lime.com/carnival/tnt_events.htm

:: Kings of Carnival Hall of Fame ::
Peter Samuel (8) - 1976, 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 87, 89
Curtis Eustace (7) - 1997, 98, 00, 02, 03, 04, 05
Albert Moore (4) - 1965, 68, 69, 71
Hilton Cox (4) - 1978, 81, 90, 95

:: Kings of Carnival Winners ::
1963 Colin Edgehill - King Henry VIII (Archie Lee & Assoc.)
1964 Daniel Barker - Alaric of the Visigoths (Boyie Smart & Assoc.)
1965 Albert Moore - The Bandit of Garu (Irwin Mc Williams & Assoc.)
1966 Colin Edgehill - War God of the Snow Kingdom (John Humphrey & Assoc.)
1967 Errol Payne - The Jewelled Peacock (Errol Payne & Assoc.)
1968 Albert Moore - The Phantom Fly (Irwin Mc Williams & Assoc.)
1969 Albert Moore - The Man in the Moon (Irwin Mc Williams & Assoc.)
1970 McDonald Ward - Cylindul, Sun God from the Golden City of Palengue (George Bailey & Assoc.)
1971 Albert Moore - Lay Me Re (Irwin Mc Williams & Assoc.)
1972 Tony Serville - King of the Midnight Sun (Stephen Lee Heung & Assoc.)
1973 Colin Edgehill - Jupiter Superstar - Wayne Berkeley & Bobby Ammon (Masquerade)
1974 Tony Serville - The Heart of the Matter (Stephen Lee Heung & Assoc.)
1975 Tedder Eustace - Cock Fight (Cito Velasquez & Assoc.)
1976 Peter Samuel - The Serpent (Stephen Lee Heung & Assoc.)
1977 Tedder Eustace - King Corbeau (Cito Velasquez & Assoc.)
1978 Hilton Cox - The Demon Mantis (Neville Aming & Assoc.)
1979 Peter Samuel - Devil Ray - Peter Minshall (Callaloo Co.)
1980 Peter Samuel - The Midnight Robber - Peter Minshall (Callaloo Co.)
1981 Hilton Cox - First Quarter of the Moon (Neville Aming & Assoc.)
1982 Peter Samuel - The Sacred and the Profane - Peter Minshall (Callaloo Co.)
1983 Peter Samuel - Man Crab - Peter Minshall (Callaloo Co.)
1984 Peter Samuel - Callaloo Dancing Tic Tac Toe Down the River - Peter Minshall (Callaloo Co.)
1985 Tedder Eustace - The Big Fisherman (Thorne & Celestine)
1986 Tony Alleng - The Hat I Got for Christmas Is Too Big (Stephen Lee Heung & Assoc.)
1987 Peter Samuel - The Merry Monarch - Peter Minshall (Callaloo Co.)
1988 Sean De Freitas - The Visitor - Edmond Hart (Harts Carnival)
1989 Peter Samuel - Lord of the Flies - Peter Minshall (Callaloo Co.)
1990 Hilton Cox - The Devil's Sorcerer - Edmond Hart (Harts Carnival)
1991 Roderick Snell - Flight of the Dragon (Julian Boldon & Assoc.)
1992 Gregory Medina - Tonight Is the Bongo Night (Poison Committee)
1993 Barry Auguste - Splendoria, Glory of the Sun (Stephen Lee Heung & Assoc.)
1994 Anthony Paul - The Conquest (Raoul Garib & Assoc.)
1995 Hilton Cox - Mystic Dawn (Stephen Lee Heung & Assoc.)
1996 Geraldo Vieira Jr. - Rain Fest (Cascadoux Productions)
1997 Curtis Eustace - 'D' Matador - Richard Affong (Barbarossa)
1998 Curtis Eustace - Dis Is We Carnival - Richard Affong (Barbarossa)
1999 Geraldo Vieira Jr. - Let There Be Light (Trini Revellers)
2000 Curtis Eustace - D Rough Rider - Richard Affong (Barbarossa)
2001 Geraldo Vieira Jr. - Winds - An Element of Change (Trini Revellers)
2002 Curtis Eustace - Jab Molassie - Big Mike & Ian (Legends)
2003 Curtis Eustace - D Sky is D Limit - Big Mike & Ian (Legends)
2004 Curtis Eustace - Drums of Freedom - Big Mike & Ian (Legends)
2005 Curtis Eustace - War Chant, D' Rise of Tatanka (Carnival Tribe)

 
 
 
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