Hawai'i's American Idol | The Honolulu Advertiser

Jasmine Trias wasn't alone in her "American Idol" quest. Though she advanced to the final three round before she was voted off the show, it wasn't so long ago she was joined on stage by fellow O'ahu resident Jonah Moananu and Maui's Camile Velasco.

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From the very word a "Maryknoll Mystery Girl" would be appearing in the round of 32 — and three locals surprsingly emerged out of 86,000 hopefuls — we've followed them every step of the way.

Jonah's XXXL-Aloha style, Camile's sultry beachwalk and Trias' trip into the final three — it's been a fun ride and it's all here, from the latest news to the early beginning.

THE FINALE
•	Fantasia's fantasy comes true on 'Idol'
•	It's Fantasia's night, 'Idol' judges say
•	'Idol' No. 3?

Jasmine Trias glowed with happiness as she left "American Idol" in the next-to-last round. See story.

JASMINE'S CLIMB TO THE TOP THREE
•	'Idol' hooked Hawai'i from start
•	Changed life finds 'Idol' Trias still true to self
•	Still Hawai'i's idol
•	No tears from Jasmine but harsh critique from judges
•	Kalihi warehouse phone team pumps out votes for Jasmine
•	Firm defends 'Idol' voting
•	'Idols' concert Sept. 28-29
•	Suspense becomes excruciating for 'Idol'
•	'Idol' Tuesdays bring feast or famine to local restaurants
•	How to vote early and often for Trias
•	Three sing tonight in 'American Idol' special
•	Hawai'i sees itself in sweet, tough Jasmine
•	Kama'aina jazzed for Jasmine
•	Jasmine overwhelmed by aloha from local fans
•	Producers, network defend show's results
•	Jasmine in final three
•	'Idol' tour may add stops in Honolulu, Maui

"American Idol" finalist Jasmine Trias signs autographs as she is whisked through Honolulu International Airport after her arrival from Los Angeles. See story.

•	Jasmine weeps as 'Idol' judges pan performance
•	'Idol' votes more crucial than ever for Jasmine
•	Voting tips for Trias fans
•	Weekly Wednesday wait is toughest for Hawai'i's 'Idol'
•	Jasmine reveals talent for survival
•	'Idol' judge Simon not counting on Jasmine at all
•	Jasmine's most devoted cheerleader
•	Every town is rooting for its own American Idol
•	Crooner accepts 'Idol' departure with grace
•	Jasmine turns in 'pleasant' work, 'Idol' judge says
•	Voting for Jasmine is fans' proud tradition
•	Some fans cry foul over 'Idol' results
•	Jasmine sails safely into final six on 'Idol'
•	Hawai'i calls keep Jasmine on 'Idol'
•	Jasmine faces a new obstacle
•	Focus turns to Jasmine as Camile leaves spotlight

Camile Velasco was voted off the show April 7. "It kind of hurts, but at the end of the day you only measure up to yourself," she said. See story.

CAMILE LEAVES
•	'Idol' singer slips into town
•	Ousted 'Idol' Camile tells of life backstage
•	'Idol' results hit sour note with local fans
•	'Idol' Camile says aloha as Jasmine hangs on

JASMINE AND CAMILE
•	Hawai'i singers fail to impress judges
•	'Idol' insider offers peek at contestants' world
•	Islands' idols slide safely to next round
•	Hawai'i's Jasmine, Camile back in top 'Idol' form
•	Camile's going 'all out' to stay in 'Idol'
•	Hawai'i singers survive another round on 'Idol'
•	Majority of 'Idols' fail to inspire high praise
•	Filipino pride flows for state's 'Idol' finalists

This shirt was created by friends of Jasmine Trias, while the flier has been passed out by Camile Velasco fans. See story.

•	That island 'Idol' blitz
•	'Idol' chat goes to bat for Hawai'i candidates
•	Hawai'i's 'Idol' finalists advance to next round
•	Hawai'i girls likely to survive tonight's 'Idol'
•	'Idol' a test of local loyalties
•	'American Idol' has its 12 finalists
•	Countdown to new 'Idol' winner has begun

THAT WILLIAM HUNG
•	Hungry for Hung

JASMINE TRIAS
•	'American Idol' contestant on her mission of aloha
•	Jasmine makes cut for final 12 on 'Idol'
•	Trias supporters prepare to vote
•	Jasmine Trias focused on becoming 'Idol' finalist
•	'Idol' finalist picks up tips from tube

JONAH MOANANU
•	Jonah won't be in 'wild card' show
•	Kalihi teacher loses bid for 'Idol' status
•	'American Idol' singer counting on Hawai'i vote
•	'Idol' voters get phone tips
•	'Idol' hopeful Moananu keeps both feet on ground

CAMILE VELASCO
•	Maui's newest star back home
•	Local girl in 'Idol' finals
•	Maui's Velasco gets thumbs-up by Simon
•	First of 3 Island 'Idol' hopefuls to sing tonight
•	Velasco's audition on a lark leads to 'Idol' luck

HAWAI'I IDOLS EMERGE
•	'American Idol' keeps Jasmine under wraps
•	Three from Hawai'i make 'Idol's final 32
•	Where's our favorite for 'Idol'?

AFTER DEADLINE
•	Stories about ordinary people among our favorites

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