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Lizzie McGuire and Beyond Filipina who says "ARAY" when she gets excited or hurt - instead of "OUCH"
DANCE
US ASIANS:
What dance studios do you attend to fine-tune your great skills on your feet?
Multiple studios in the LA area
US ASIANS:
Being a role model for countless teens, what activity of yours do you hope that teens would emulate?
Staying in shape, eating healthy, and going after your dreams, whatever they are.
US ASIANS:
In light that you have the great ability to easily affect and influence people, what would you like to accomplish and/or achieve in the near future?
Expand what I am already doing, i.e positive reinforcement for the kids to go forward and not to be afraid of hard work.
DIVERSITY
US ASIANS:
What part of the Philippines were your parents born and when did they immigrate to the United States by settling in Burbank California?
Batangas and Pampanga, 1968
The
most important competition that she won was at the Bagong Kampeon
Competition. Her performance of "In Your Eyes" led to
an opportunity to record her debut single. This led to being invited
to appear on a local talk show where she met Ronnie Henares, a major
player in the Asian music industry, who agreed to become her manager.
This resulted in hiring a decent producer and her 1987 album to
critical and commercial success. In
1989, Velasquez entered the Asia-Pacific Singing Contest as an official
representative of the Philippines and was crowned champion of one
of Asia's most prestigious contests that rocketed her to Asian music
superstar status. As a result, whe was selling out stadium concerts
while releasing several multi-platinum albums in Asia. In
addition, she endorsed American fast-food chains like KFC and Wendy's
in Asia. As an actress, she appeared in a number of Filipino films.
As a television host, her music show Star For A Night, has continually
received high ratings since its inception in 2000.
US ASIANS:
Has any Filipino/Asian Pacific American organizations honored you for your many achievements?
Yes
US ASIANS:
Could you share what Filipino and/or Asian Pacific American events that you've participated in?
Fili-American Expo in LA Convention Center and Del Mar Convention Center
US ASIANS:
Were you influenced by past OPM singers such as Regine Valesquez, Gary V. Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Kuh Ledesmo, Maya, Banig and others?
I am a fan of Regine's singing.
US ASIANS:
As a successful Filipina, what do you think about the two Filipinas that have made it to the American Idol's stage where the general public must select from eight finalists - along with Harlemm Lee?
I am proud of them, and I know there is more talent out there with Filipino ancestry in them.
US ASIANS:
Do you feel that now is the right time for Hollywood to officially celebrate the many great talents and success of artists from the Asian/Asian Pacific American communities?
Now is the time.
PARTING WORDS
US ASIANS:
How would you like people to remember you?
That I am loving life and blessed by the many opportunities I've experienced.
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