Ramiele Malubay

Messages to Ramiele from the Top 8 Idols After She Was Eliminated: Syesha Mercado: "Ramiele, lo-lo-lo-lo-lo, I created that first. You've been through it all together, thick and thin. You my girl-girl" Brooke White: "I know you get tired of hearing the word cute. Slammin' huge voice." Michael Johns: "Cute, big voice. I absolutely dig your personality. You're awesome" Kristy Lee Cook: "Huge voice. You have this little thing about you that everybody loves." Jason Castro: "You're such a good friend and I'm glad you were here, you're a lot of fun." David Archuleta: "Getting to know you, just hanging out it's like you're one of my high school buddies." Carly Smithson: "If you ever need a shoulder to cry on or hugs, I will be your mommy." David Cook: "To my poi, I love you so much, I'm so happy that I can now call you a friend."

Ramiele really wanted to sing, A House Is Not a Home on American Idol. She hopes to sing it on tour.

She says that Brooke White is like her mom (on American Idol) and David Cook is like her older brother.

What gives her the edge in the competition is that she is 4'11" with a big voice, crazy/funky hair, and a great personality.

She was happiest when she realized her parents accepted her for being her and just let learn life on her own.

She draws inspiration from thinking positive and having great people in her life.

Her first concert was when she went to see Fall Out Boy.

If she had 24 hours to do whatever she wants, she would like to visit Disney World with someone special.

If she could perform in any venue, she would sing at the Kodak Theatre.

The person that she wants to meet a lot is her grandfather that has passed away.

If she could change one thing about herself, it would be her spending habits.

Her toughest obstacle in life was to realize how important family was.

The proudest moment in her life is making it so far in American Idol.

If she couldn't sing, she would like to be an incredible dancer.

Her lucky charm is her guardian angel coin.

List of Songs Sung on American Idol: February 20, 2008 - You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Dusty Springfield February 27, 2008 - Don't Leave Me This Way by Thelma Houston March 5, 2008 - Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) by Phil Collins March 11, 2008 - In My Life by The Beatles March 18, 2008 - I Should Have Known Better by The Beatles March 25, 2008 - Alone by Heart April 1, 2008 - Do I Ever Cross Your Mind by Dolly Parton April 2, 2008 - Do I Ever Cross Your Mind by Dolly Parton (Eliminated)

She sings Acoustic and R&B music.

When she was growing up, she showed a liking to deep and meaningful songs like Richard Marx's Right Here Waiting.

She says that she isn't like any other formal "Idol" contestant.

The weirdest thing she has ever eaten was a cooked duck egg. She thought it was kind of gross, and doesn't eat it anymore.

She once worked in retail but she never wants to work there again because she thought the "do-do" sound of people walking in was really annoying.

Instead of singing in the shower, she puts on random music and dances in the shower.

She wanted to be the next American Idol because she wants to represent Asian people and to also live out her dream.

She says that her parents are very supportive of her.

She can't play the hard notes on the piano.

She enjoys hula dancing and Polynesia dancing.

She likes grapes.

Her father's name is Rogelio (Roger), her mother's name is Alice and she has a younger sister named Erammay who also sings.

She wants to be the next Jasmine Trias.

Her personal goals in life are to become a better daughter/sister, finish school, to have a better relationship in the love department, and to just be happy.

She thinks that her friends would be surprised that she owns a Spice Girls' CD.

Before she performs, she prays and she holds on to the guardian angel coin with her birthstone on it that her mom gave her.

Her most embarrassing moment was when she was singing for an event and at the beginning of the song she slipped because of her heels.

Simon Cowell, one of the judges of American Idol didn't like her at first but then she thought he was one of the most consistently good singers in the competition.

She worked at a Sushi restaurant as a waitress.

Her fans call themselves "Ramiele's Shortcakes."

Her American Idol audition number was 74854.

Her musical influences are Aretha Franklin, Jackson 5, Mariah Carey, Lani Misalocha, and Regine Velasquez.

Her other talents besides singing are playing the piano and the guitar and she can also dance.

She has had professional singing training courtesy of her vocal coach.

Favorites: Quote: "If you're hated, you're doing something right." Male Pop Star: Jason Mraz, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, James Morrison, Kanye West, Boys II Men, Bee Gees, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Brian McKnight, Marvin Gaye, Music Soul Child, Neyo, Jon B., Phil Collins, Robin Thicke. Female Pop Star: Tamia, Regine Velasquez, Mariah Carey, Diana Ross, Spice Girls, Christina Aguilera, Robyn, Lauryn Hill, Minnie Riperton, Mya, Lilly Allen, Natasha Bedingfield, Nina, The Supremes. American Idol Judge: Paula Abdul because she is sweet. American Idol Moment: Tamyra Gray's A House Is Not a Home American Idol Contestant: Jennifer Hudson