Catapulted to national fame two years ago with his album " No Competition, " the Wonder Child retained his childhood nickname because of his height _ a glandular problem stunted his growth.
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Homecoming : Former Southern California wonder child Venus Williams, who will turn 15 next month and now lives and trains in Florida, will play in the Acura Classic in Manhattan Beach, which begins Aug . 7.
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Now 27, he began singing when he was 9 . And his sheer energy and drive has made him a household name _ Adrian the Wonder Child _ despite being a Gypsy, a big stigma in Romania.
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In an unforgettable full house concert last Wednesday at the Royal Cultural Centre, Jordanian wonder child Karim Said performed a flawless program of classical, romantic and contemporary pieces, with a technique and " understanding " that astonished even the specialists attending the event.
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The term " "'Wunderkind " "'( from, literally " wonder child " ) is sometimes used as a synonym for " prodigy ", particularly in media accounts . " Wunderkind " also is used to recognize those who achieve success and acclaim early in their adult careers.
