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In one of her many interviews, the latest Pinay sensation on American Idol named Regine Velasquez (aka Asia’s Songbird) as her inspiration. Regine is very popular and talented singer in the Philippines, and now counts Ramiele Malubay as one of the singers that looks up to her. When the Songbird (as she is fondly called) learned that the AI finalist named her as an inspiration, she said in Tagalog, “Ang cute naman! E, di happy ako. Good luck. Sana makapasok talaga siya. Sana siya ang manalo. Ipagdasal natin para masaya at meron tayong Pinoy na winner doon.” In translation, “That’s so cute! I’m happy about it. Good luck. I hope she (Ramiele Malubay) will win. Let’s pray for her so that we’ll have a Filipino winner there.” How nice of Regine to say that! No wonder youngsters look up to her.. =) Her parting words to Ramiele Malubay? “We support you. The whole Philippines is supporting you.”

YES! Fans of the latest Pinay sensation on American Idol is rallying for their beloved singer! One blogger even said it might not be Ramiele Malubay because the photo “looks fake” (I have to disagree with this, the photo is really *real*). Others said it was a joke. “Those hands definitely are not touching her. It’s clearly a picture made for fun and they obviously just put their hands there to make it look like they were touching her breasts. It’s called a joke. Scandal? Come on…” Definitely, Ramiele Malubay’s naughty photos does not consist a scandal. But you can be sure it tainted her sweet image =I

One supporter also dismissed the photo as a scam, adding, “Do not stop voting for her someone is jealous of Ramiele Malubay’s popularity… Filipinos it’s time to vote vote vote …disregard this crazy creation and invention by someone who is jealous and angry that Ramiele’s is getting all the attention .. So please vote vote and vote for her…..so she will win this competition..ignore this.” If you’re one of Ramiele’s fans, stand up and be counted — continue voting y’hear?? =)

After the emotional “American Idol” final cut last Thursday, the gang had a bash in West Hollywood, California. At the so-called big Top 12 soiree (Ramiele Malubay present!) at the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood, Fox’s publicity guys let the the lucky dozen AI finalists face the press for the first time. Ramiele Malubay was still a bit teary-eyed after the loss of her “closest friend” during the competition, Danny Noriega. But she said, “I feel good, though, knowing that he’ll be coming to the show and sitting in the audience and supporting me.” Atta girl! Keep the bad emotions in check and keep the good flowing in! =) At the after-show party, Danny Noriega could barely muster the energy to talk about his elimination. You could see it in his eyes, the spark of energy and sass were gone. “I’m super sad,” he mumbled. That prompted Ramiele Malubay to say she’d dedicate her AI run from here on out to him. “I’m here for Danny and me now,” she said. Too sweet!

About a week ago, we posted that the Pinay American Idol sensation has some racy photos online (you can read the full article HERE). And now, CelebTV.com is reporting another racy photo of Ramiele Malubay has surfaced! And this time, she was the one doing the “groping” O_o The new picture shows the 20-year old Florida native grabbing a female co-worker’s breast at a sushi bar in Miramar, Florida. They appeared on a fan Facebook site (not on Ramiele Malubay’s page) according to CelebTV. You can view her latest racy photo HERE.

The Fil-Am singer, who says she’s influenced by Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey, lists her favorite quote as: “If you’re hated, you’re doing something right.” Ramiele Malubay has previously told the Filipino publication Pinoy Business she doesn’t want to be famous but does want to represent the Asian community well in a competition where the whole world is watching. But I bet she didn’t saw this “photo scandal” coming! Tsk!

Time to take a break.. Our favorite female “American Idol” singer is in the Top 12 so let’s get to know her better. Below are some juicy “question and answer” bits with Ramiele Malubay. Read on and enjoy! =)

What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
Ramiele Malubay: My proudest moment in life so far has to be making it this far in American Idol and changing into a better person this year.

If you couldn’t sing, which talent would you most like to have?
If I couldn’t, I would want to be an incredible dancer.

Who is your favorite judge and why?
My favorite judge is Paula because she’s super sweet and, without heels, we see eye to eye. – HAHAHA! Ramiele Malubay can be quite funny eh?? I wonder how will Paula Abdul take that, hehe

What would people be surprised to learn about you?
People would be surprised to learn that instead of singing in the shower, I dance.

Do you have any lucky charms?
My lucky charm is my guardian angel coin.