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Where do you get your musical talent from?
N/A

What are your hobbies?
Watching movies, listening to music, eating, any kind of dance and without stress, sing songs in karaoke at her house, mix and match of my clothes.

What music do you listen to?
Pop, Rock, R&B usually I listen that I want the song because I always listen any kind of genre.

Can you play any musical instrument, if so what and to what level?
I can play the guitar but I wasn't excellent yet. The song that I played "Bubbly" by Colbie Caillat..

Why did you apply for Pinoy Idol?
I applied for Pinoy Idol because I know I've got what it takes to be a star and I always dreamed of being s famous singer.

Where do you sing?
I sing in different occasions and functions. I also have a band, we play in different bars in Manila.

Which singers inspire you and why?
Famous singers like Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Regine V., inspires me a lot and the excellent singers in contests like Kelly C., Leona Lewis, etc. inspires me more because I think that exactly I also able to all severe that the time not yet come and it is my wish.

What's your claim to fame?
Total entertainer

What 3 things would you take to a desert island with you?
Water, food and first aid kit

Who in your life has been most inspiring to you? How?
My parents, they guide me in everything I do and I appreciate all the sacrifices they did for me.

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Where do you get your musical talent from?
My mother and my father, they both sing although not professionally and most of our relatives are also in the field of music.

What are your hobbies?
Singing, watching movies, reading novels and window shopping.

What music do you listen to?
Any kind of music, except heavy metal, depends on my mood.

Can you play any musical instrument, if so what and to what level?
I can play the guitar but very basic and I can play the keyboard better than the guitar.

Why did you apply for Pinoy Idol?
Because I wanted to have a singing opportunity here in the Philippines and it is my dream to be a big celebrity singer.

Where do you sing?
At school or in events

Which singers inspire you and why?
Christina Aguilera, not only because of her powerful voice but also because of her strong personality. After all that she's been through she still succeeded in her dreams.

What's your claim to fame?
I have the looks, the talent and a pleasant personality that is enough to capture a viewer's heart.

What 3 things would you take to a desert island with you?
A pencil, an illustration board and a lighter

Who in your life has been most inspiring to you? How?
Christina Aguilera, because of her story and her voice, she inspires me to sing.

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Where do you get your musical talent from?
My mother. She never had voice lessons. Its all gift and its also gift that God sent her people to sing with from whom she could really learn from like Basil Valdez, etc.

What are your hobbies?
Watching movies, reading,having heart-to-heart talks, out-of-town trips.

What music do you listen to?
Soul, neo-soul, a bit of hip-hop, contemporary Gospel music.

Do you play any musical instruments? If yes, at what level?
Only the tambourine.

Why did you apply for Pinoy Idol?
I felt that this is where I could have the opportunity to really sing for many others, and I felt that the show could really present real artists for who they are and who they ought to be. It's great that the show, I believe would look at the great talent and go beyond the singer as someone whose life inspires and would touch the hearts of the viewers/listeners.

Where do you sing?
Used to do bar gigs at Moomba, Dencio's Greenhills, The Fort Strip and other bars in the metro- plus functions as well.

Which singers inspire you and why?
Mary J. Blige. Because you could hear in her voice/songs whatever it was she's going through. She reminds me of myself somehow. She turns from singing for herself to singing for God through others.
Kirk Franklin. He inspires me to sing for God and shows that God is best inspiration for music.

What's your claim to fame?
My voice and my faith.

What 3 things would you take to a desert island with you?
My journal, a pen and a Bible.

Who in your life has been most inspiring to you? How?
My mother. She inspired me to lead a life surrendered to God. From starting off as a singer, doctor to beyond worldly title into just being a child, dependent on God alone for the control of her life.

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Where do you get your musical talent from?
Uncles. A band performer before, independent and having their own income to more tuitions in school.

What are your hobbies?
Playing billiard, watching movies.

What music do you listen to?
Anything, but mostly lovesongs.

Can you play any musical instrument, if so what and to what level?
Guitar, level 3 for sure, basic only.

Why did you apply for Pinoy Idol?
Singing is my passion since I was a child, my dream is to become a star or recording artist/singer and Pinoy Idol is the best way.

Where do you sing?
Weddings, birthdays, burial/church.

Which singers inspire you and why?
Gary V. because of his Christianity and when he sings he touches your heart.

What's your claim to fame?
To have my own record; that people will appreciate. I will have great future because I will be earning a lot it doesn't matter if there will be hard times.

What 3 things would you take to a desert island with you?
Hot water, food and a huge shade.

Who in your life has been most inspiring to you? How?
My family because of the thought that I want to help my family because it is where I get my strength because of my love for them.

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Where do you get your musical talent from?
From my father. He loves singing since he was a child but his parents didn't support him.

What are your hobbies?
Surfing the net, watching TV.

What music do you listen to?
Any kind of music.

Do you play any musical instruments? If yes, at what level?
Yes, "guitar"� if I'm gonna rate it up to 3, my rating would be 2.

Why did you apply for Pinoy Idol?
Because I really love singing and I want to prove myself that I can achieve my dreams.

Where do you sing?
Church choir, school and other occasions.

Which singers inspire you and why?
Christina Aguilera, she inspire me because she is really a great singer and performer.

What's your claim to fame?
My talent. Believe in God� confidence and guts.

What 3 things would you take to a desert island with you?
"First Aid Kit", cellphone and water.

Who in your life has been most inspiring to you? How?
My grandfather too. "Alfredo Matanguihan".

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Where do you get your musical talent from?
No one. I just learned in videoke while drinking with college friends,

What are your hobbies?
Song writing, basketball.

What music do you listen to?
Rock, pop.

Can you play any musical instrument, if so what and to what level?
Beginner, guitar.

Why did you apply for Pinoy Idol?
To give a shot for stardom and take my original songs and singing to a new level.

Where do you sing?
Bars and weddings.

Which singers inspire you and why?
Marc Abaya, Rob Thomas. Because of their intensity and talent.

What's your claim to fame?
Fame isn't everything but it sure is fun to have fame.

What 3 things would you take to a desert island with you?
Wife, son, food.

Who in your life has been most inspiring to you? How?
My wife. She's my IDOL.

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Where do you get your musical talent from?
Mom. Was not able to know her very well.

What are your hobbies?
Draw, sketch, game consoles.

What music do you listen to?
Any type as long as it would make sense to me.

Do you play any musical instruments? If yes, at what level?
N/A

Why did you apply for Pinoy Idol?
To be noticed for what I do best and to inspire struggling artists that there is always hope as long as you believe and as long as you keep on pursuing what you are passionate about.

Where do you sing?
Regular gigs in Bagaberde Pasig, Masas Greenbelt 3 Makati, Moomba in Roces Ave.

Which singers inspire you and why?
Stevie Wonder, inspit of his handicap he still continues to inspire people through his music and his life.

What's your claim to fame?
To be known by people of what I do best and what I'm passionate about. And by it build an empire that will support real genuine talent here in our country.

What 3 things would you take to a desert island with you?
First a companion, next as well, third excavation for well.

Who in your life has been most inspiring to you? How?
People who stood up for what they believe in and made a difference.

* Thanks to Albert/highwind44029 to translate my mistaken words in page 50. *