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Ramiele Macrowon Malubay

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Ramiele Malubay

Born - Sep 6, 1987 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia  |  

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Biography by Cammila Collar

A tiny girl with a big voice, Ramiele Malubay wowed American Idol fans when she auditioned for season seven in Miami and made it through to Hollywood. A singer from the age of 12, Malubay stated her hopes for becoming the first Asian-American winner of American Idol, and got one step closer to her goal when she made it to the show's top 24.

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  • Was born in Saudi Arabia and spent her early years in the Philippines.
  • Worked as a hostess at a sushi restaurant.
  • Sang Aretha Franklin's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" at her American Idol audition.
  • Musical influences include Aretha Franklin, the Jackson 5 and Mariah Carey.
  • Plays piano and guitar.