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WOOHOO! The Fil-Am cutie survived American Idol’s last cut to enter the Top 12 of this year’s AI! Those who did not make it in the Top 12 were Luke Menard, Kady Malloy, Asia’h Epperson, and the openly gay Danny Noriega. Ramiele Malubay openly wept when her friend Danny was not chosen. Guess her being included in the Top 12 was bittersweet =( The remaining six female contestants and six male contestants will go up against each other starting next week.

Ramiele Malubay will be joined by fellow female contenders, Kristy Lee Cook, Syesha Mercado, Amanda Overmyer, Carly Smithson, and Brooke White. In her first performance in the elimination round, Ramiele Malubay sang “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me” by Dusty Springfield that drew praises from all the judges. But her next two performances— “Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston and “Against All Odds” by Phil Collins— did not impress the judges them. Hope Ramiele will do better in the coming weeks!

Did you know that the Fil-Am chanteuse used to do Polynesian dance when she was little? If you watched last week’s American Idol, you would have seen Ramiele Malubay as she demonstrated hula dancing. Pretty cool and sexy! =) Also, last week, in the red room, Ryan Seacrest asks the latest American Idol Pinay sensation about her excessive tears at last week’s results show. Ramiele Malubay admits that she was really sad to see people go, especially her roommate and her hanging buddy Colton.

On the show itself, Randy found her performance a little rough because the song choice was weird and “really okay.” The fact is, Ramiele changed her song choices four times. She had two slower songs, but she doesn’t want people calling her “Lullaby” instead of “Malubay.” LOL! Paula says that she’s also one to beat here, but she contradicts herself by saying she agreed with Randy, saying she didn’t get to show her magic. Simon, on the other hand, thought she was much better last week, but he probably won’t remember her performance. He thinks Ramiele Malubay is one of the top 3 singers, but it wasn’t her best performance last week.

The latest Pinay sensation in AI auditioned for the said show in Miami last August 2007. Based in Miramar, Florida, Ramiele Malubay worked hard with the support of her family in practicing and honing her vocal skills and style. She is a nursing student, and has so far balanced her school work and practice schedules. The family later decided that Ramiele Malubay needed to concentrate on her career and will just pursue her studies later. The moment of truth came on January 30 at the American Idol Season 7 auditions in Miami in a face-off with the Idol judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, and Randy Jackson.

As she performed Aretha Franklin’s “Natural Woman” in front of the 3 judges, she thought she did a good job. However, Simon said, “I think you’re a good singer. I don’t think you’re a contemporary singer, I think you’re more like a hotel singer!” YIKES! But Paula and Randy came to Ramiele’s rescue. “I think you are phenomenal,” interjected Paula. “I was impressed,” said Randy. And so, with a vote of 2-1, she was in!!! “Welcome to Hollywood!” exclaimed Randy. Welcome indeed! =)

The latest Pinay sensation to hit the American Idol has began her interest in music and singing when she was just two years old. According to Ramiele Malubay’s father, Engr. Roger Malubay, “Her favorite tunes then was La Bamba.” Yet as she was growing up she showed a liking to songs with depth and meaning like Richard Marx’s “Right Here Waiting.” Ramiele Malubay’s parents gave their full support towards her singing passion and at the same time making sure that she was given the right foundations in education (she wants to be a nurse).

When she was 12 years old Ramiele Malubay performed at debutante celebration in a 5-star Orlando hotel. She later participated in regional singing competitions where she had won two silver prizes and the Championship. She has performed in several weddings, parties and other family events. And now, she’s in American Idol. How high will she fly? That depends on the fans.. So guys, don’t forget to vote for Ramiele this coming Wednesday!

YIKES!! She’s barely a shining star and yet, scandals are already in the horizon of the Pinay American Idol finalist! According to the National Enquirer, Ramiele Malubay has a picture spreading virally on the internet and it shows her partying with friends. The problem is that her breasts are being groped by some of her female friends and because of that, it is being dubbed as a lesbian photos scandal.

In the said photo, the AI finalist is with two other girls and it is your typical MySpace (Facebook??) type of picture — that is, there is no nudity but the photo is very suggestive. The two other girlfriends each have their hands on Ramiele Malubay’s breasts and the singer has her mouth open in a faux shocked look. And for some reason, the photo is in black and white, and is kinda blurry. You can view the photo HERE.