Ramiele Malubay facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ramiele Malubay
Malubay signing autographs during the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2008.
Background information
Birth name	Ramiele Macrohon Malubay
Also known as	Ramiele
Born	(1987-09-06) September 6, 1987 (age 37) Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Origin	Manila, Philippines Miramar, Florida, United States
Genres	Pop, soul
Occupation(s)	Singer, waitress
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Unsigned

Ramiele Macrohon Malubay (born September 6, 1987), also known as Ramiele, is a talented singer. She has roots in both the Philippines and the United States. Ramiele became well-known as one of the top finalists on the seventh season of the popular TV show American Idol. She finished in ninth place.

About Ramiele Malubay

Ramiele Macrohon Malubay was born in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Her parents, Roger Malubay and Alicia Macrohon, were Filipino immigrants. When the Gulf War started, Ramiele's parents sent her to the Philippines for safety.

Later, her family moved to the United States. They now live in Miramar, Florida. Ramiele went to Charles W. Flanagan High School. After high school, she studied nursing at Broward College.

Ramiele started Polynesian Dancing when she was in first grade. She began singing when she was twelve years old. From a young age, Ramiele performed at many events for Filipino-American communities in Florida. She even opened for famous Filipino singers like Kuh Ledesma and Martin Nievera during their tours in America.

Her Time on American Idol

Joining American Idol

Ramiele successfully auditioned for American Idol in August 2007. She sang "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin. Her performances quickly impressed the judges.

After singing "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," judge Randy Jackson called her performance "classy." Simon Cowell said she "outsang every single person" that night. Cowell also called her "one of the top three singers" after her song "Don't Leave Me This Way." He noted she was "probably the most consistently good singer" during the Hollywood rounds.

Ramiele was eliminated from American Idol on April 2, 2008. This was during Dolly Parton week. She finished in ninth place. Before her elimination, she had never been in the Bottom 3. Ramiele is believed to be the shortest contestant in Idol history, standing only 4 feet 11 inches tall.

During her time on American Idol, Ramiele became good friends with other contestants. She was roommates with Syesha Mercado and Brooke White. She also formed close bonds with Danny Noriega, Kady Malloy, and the eventual winner, David Cook.

Ramiele's favorite singers and musical inspirations include Aretha Franklin, Jackson 5, Mariah Carey, Lani Misalucha, and Regine Velasquez. She especially looks up to Regine Velasquez.

Her Performances

After American Idol

Malubay performing during the American Idols Live! Tour 2008.

After American Idol, Ramiele joined the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2008. She performed with the other Top 10 finalists during the summer. Ramiele has said she is interested in going to the Philippines to continue her singing career. She wants to follow in the footsteps of another Idol contestant, Jasmine Trias.

If her singing career does not work out, Ramiele plans to go back to school. She also wants to try acting. After her elimination from American Idol, Ramiele appeared on many TV shows. These included Live with Regis and Kelly, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

In 2008, she was nominated for a Favorite TV Personality award. This was at the JC Penney Asian Excellence Awards. In December 2007, Ramiele performed in a concert in the Philippines. She sang with Ogie Alcasid and finalists from Pinoy Idol.

On November 14, 2009, Ramiele sang the American national anthem. This was before a big boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Ángel Cotto. The event took place at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.

Her Music

Singles

• "We Are One (This Christmas)" (2008)
• "Kaya" (2008)
• "More To Me" (2008)
• "Here I Am" (2008)

See also

In Spanish: Ramiele Malubay para niños