my favorite SINGERS

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• SARAH GERONIMO

 Full Name: Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo was born in Quezon City, Philippines on July 25, 1988 to Father Delfin Geronimo, a retired PLDT employee, and mother Divina, who used to run a beauty parlor in their house at Sta. Cruz, Manila. Sarah is the third of four children with siblings Johna Rizzie, Sunshine Grace, and Ezekiel Gabriel.

Sarah's first music lessons came from her father. He would have her practice everyday to develop her singing prowess. Sarah first sang on stage at age two at a mall show. Sarah sang "Pasko Na Naman" with Pinky Marquez and Richard Reynoso. At four years old, mother Divine would accompany her to auditions for different TV programs. Sarah became part of kiddie shows Pen-pen de Sarapen (4-6 years old), Ang TV (7-8 years old), and NEXT (8-9 years old). In between auditions, Sarah would perform at shopping malls and hotel lounges. She was one of the performers during the 1995 visit of Pope John Paul II. Sarah at an early age joined hosts of different singing contests the first of which was Tuklas Talino sponsored by the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT).

Star For A Night hosted by Ms. Regine Velasquez was arguably the singing contest that catapulted Sarah to stardom. On March 1, 2003, at age fourteen Sarah emerged as the grand prize winner of the said singing competition with her rendition of the song "To Love You More." She won P 1 million and a managerial contract at Viva Artist Agency. The prize money was spent on tuition fees and the operation of her eldest sister.

After this turning point what followed are albums, concerts, her own soap opera, a mainstay at ASAP (a Sunday variety show), supporting roles in movies, endorsements, and legions of fans. She became a popstar, a teen princess, a role model.

Sarah paved the way for the next generation champion singers. They are Mark Bautista, Rachelle Ann Go, Raymond Manalo, Erik Santos, Sheryn Regis, Christian Bautista, Frenchie Dy, Jerome Sala, and more still competing. At ASAP, champion singers show off their winning form at Champions Showdown.

When not busy being a popstar, Sarah spends time with her family, they go to Sunday mass. Sarah enjoys reading J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter, and plays video games.

• PAROKYA NI EDGAR

Tagline

pambansang banda ng Pilipinas.... halina sa parokya

Me, Myself, and I

Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band that was formed in 1993 by a group of Ateneo high school students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of famous songs. With several years in the music scene, it has transcended musical genres, varying styles from one to another - alternative rock to pop rock, funk to rapcore, and so on without leaving behind its trademark style of providing comic relief to their listeners.

PAROKYA NI EDGAR- Pangarap lang kita

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• BRITNEY SPEARS  

Full Name: Britney Jean Spears

Nicknames: Her mom called her 'Brinnie'

Occupation: Singer, Actress

Date of Birth: December 2, 1981

Place of Birth: Kentwood, Louisiana., USA

Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 5' 4"

Relations: Mother: Lynne Spears (a second grade teacher); father: Jamie Spears (building contractor); sister: Jamie Lynn; brother: Bryan; Ex-husband: Ojani Noa; ex-companion: Jason Geddert (dated in 1997); current companion: Justin Timberlake ('N Sync heartthrob)

Education: Studied at the off-Broadway Dance Center and at the Professional Performing Arts School

Claim to Fame: Baby One More Time which sold for 6000000 copies (1999)

Facts: • It was rumored that she had a crush on a boy who lives near her called Matt Gillic. • Spears had a secret crush on Justin Timberlake during the Mikey Mouse Club!. • The youngest artist in Soundscan history to have a certified RIAA 12x platinum album. • She came fifth in YM magazine's poll of "Who's breasts would you want the most?" • Britney was voted the 5th most beautiful person in a People online poll in 1999. • "...Baby One More Time" has gone five times platinum. • At the year 2000 Grammy awards Britney won 4 awards: female artist of the year, new artist of the year, female hot 100 singles artist, and female albums artist. • Spears' America Online chat was the fourth most attended individual chat in AOL's history.

Fan Mail:  Britney Fan Club PO Box 7022 Red Bank NJ 07701-7022 USA

• USHER

PROFILE

Famous as :

R&B/pop singer, actor

Birth Name :

Usher Raymond IV

Birth Date :

October 14, 1978

Birth Place :

Dallas, Texas, USA

Claim to fame :

Single "You Make Me Wanna" from album "My Way" (1997)

Birth Place

Dallas, Texas, USA

Height

5' 8"

Nationality

American

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Brown

Education

Attended Haynes Bridge Middle School in Atlanta

Attended the Performing Arts Magnet North Springs High School in Atlanta

USHER FAMILY

Father

Usher Terry Raymond III (d. 18-Jan-08)

Mother

Jonetta (O'Neal) Patton

Brother

James Patton (younger)

Spouse

Tameka Foster (stylist, 3-Aug-07 - 4-Nov-09)

Relation

Naomi Campbell (supermodel), Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas (singer, 2001 - 2004)

Son

Usher Raymond V (b. 26-Nov-07), Naviyd Ely Raymond (b. 10-Dec-08)