Venezuelan migrant Alexander Beja speaks with his fans on his smart phone, as he rides in a taxi in Bogota, Colombia. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia) 
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In pics: Diary of a new pop star! Venezuelan street singer Alexander Beja gets a lifetime chance to sing

In pics: Diary of a pop star in the making! Venezuelan street singer gets a lifetime chance to sing.

Ivan Valencia
Alexander Beja sings at the park in Bogota, Colombia. On a recent afternoon, the 22-year-old caught the eye of an unexpected visitor: Mexican singer-songwriter Mario Domm. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Alexander Beja asks for money after singing at a coffee shop, in Bogota, Colombia. Beja spent the last year singing on the streets of Bogota to an audience of busy commuters. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Alexander Beja takes a selfie with fans at a park in Bogota, Colombia. Alexander was discovered singing on the streets of Bogota by members of the hit pop band Camila. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Alexander Beja at his apartment in Ciudad Verde, Bogota, Colombia. “He’s got a rocket launcher in his mouth. It has to be used,” says Mexican singer-songwriter Mario Domm. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
A young fan hugs Alexander Beja, in Bogota, Colombia. Beja was invited by hit pop band Camila to record with them in their native Mexico. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Alexander Beja poses for a portrait in Ciudad Verde, Bogota, Colombia. Beja has been invited by the hit pop band Camila to record with them. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Alexander Beja hugs his stepbrother at his apartment in Ciudad Verde, Bogota. Beja was discovered singing on the streets of Bogota by members of the hit pop band Camila. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)

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