Ramiele Malubay Biography (Courtesy Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Ramiele Malubay (born September 6, 1987 in Saudi Arabia) is a Filipino American entertainer and top-twelve finalist on the seventh season of American Idol.
Malubay spent most of her early years in the Philippines, but currently resides in Miramar, Florida. She started Polynesian Dancing when she was in the First Grade. However, she started singing when she was 12 years old.
She successfully auditioned for American Idol in August, 2007 where she sang Aretha Franklin's "Natural Woman". Her music influences include Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Regine Velasquez and Jackson 5..