Milkybar Kid search - 59 shortlisted

Auditions to find the next Milky Bar Kid. Photo / APN

Fifty-nine children have been shortlisted in a search for the Milkybar Kid, with 10 finalists to be announced next week.

The children have been chosen from about 1500 entries to be the new face of the chocolate bar, from auditions via video or in person.

Judges will pick the winner on November 19, to star in a television commercial next year.

- NZPA