Posted on: Sunday, May 22, 2005
Three Idolized Islanders
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By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer
JASMINE TRIAS
Born: Nov. 3, 1986. Birthplace: Honolulu. Ethnicity: Filipino, Spanish, Chinese. High school: Maryknoll School, class of 2004. Former winner: Brown Bags to Stardom, 2001; Road to Fame, 2003. "American Idol" finish: Second runner up, behind Diana DeGarmo and winner Fantasia Barrino (2004). Marketing strategy: Full-on blitz, to put her Out There with promotional single, meet-and-greets, collectible cards ... in-between "Idol" publicity and the July 12 release of her first CD. Early buzz: The Maryknoll "mystery girl," because she was kept in the background on the TV show. Latest buzz: Incorporating blues in the upcoming album. On the horizon: June 4 appearance at SixFlags Magic Mountain Filipino-American Funfest, in Valencia, Calif.; "All Girl Band" film role.
Born: Sept. 1, 1985. Birthplace: Makati, Philippines. Ethnicity: Filipino, Irish, Spanish. High school: Attended Maui High School and St. Anthony's; earned GED. Former job: Waitress at parents' International House of Pancakes restaurant in Kahului, Maui. "American Idol" ranking: Finished ninth (2004). Marketing strategy: Lay low while waiting for CD to be released, targeted for this summer. Early buzz: Compared to Lauryn Hill, with an Island spin. Latest buzz: Exposed to and loving smooth jazz, which has been influencing her songwriting; might concertize with Diana DeGarmo. On the horizon: Appearance as singer, not waitress, at mom and dad's restaurant opening (date to be announced) at Windward Mall.
Born: Feb. 3, 1985. Birthplace: Honolulu. Ethnicity: Filipino, Hawaiian, Japanese, German. High school: Farrington High School, class of 2003. Former job: Jamba Juice.
"American Idol" ranking: Top 32 (2003).
Marketing strategy: Keep the name alive with events big and small, with ongoing TV exposure and mandatory CD, spread over two years.
Early buzz: Called "fish on a slab" by Simon Cowell, he's extended his 15 minutes of fame into a career. Latest buzz: First "Idol" finalist vying for a Na Hoku Hanohano Award (Promising Artist category), 2005. On the horizon: Adult Friends for Youth is contemplating making him its spokesman.
Full name: Jasmine Soriano Trias.
CAMILE VELASCO
Full name: Ciara-Camile Roque Velasco.
JORDAN SEGUNDO
Full name: Jordan Wayne Segundo.
