All About Ramiele
Feb. 19 2008, Published 10:17 a.m. ET
Age: 20
Hometown: Miramar, FL
Musical Favorites: Justin Timberlake, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Christina Aguilera
Idol Pursuits: Piano, Guitar, Dance
Audition Song: (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Danny Fan: Ramiele and co-contestant Danny Noriega became so close on the show he said they were like twins. When Danny was eliminated after Semifinals Week 3, Ramiele was seen sobbing uncontrollably next to the stage.
Picture Problems: Eyebrows were raised in Semifinals Week 3 when racy pictures taken from Ramilele's Facebook page spread across the Net. But it didn't develop into a scandal to match the one surrounding Antonella Barba's nude shots last year.
The Day Job: Ramiele worked in a sushi bar before going on Idol.
Globetrotter: When she was growing up, Ramiele's family lived in the Philippines, Saudi Arabia and Florida.
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Multi-lingual: As well as English, Ramiele speaks both the Tagalog and Ilocano Filipino dialects fluently.
Show-er Stopper: Ramiele saying that instead of singing in the shower, she dances.
Tiny Dancer: At just 4'11'' tall, she is the shortest Idol finalist.
Songs
Semifinals Week 1: "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" (Dusty Springfield)
Semifinals Week 2: "Don't Leave Me This Way" (Thelma Houston)
Semifinals Week 3: "Against All Odds" (Phil Collins)
Finals Week 1: "In My Life" (The Beatles)
Finals Week 2: "I Should Have Known Better" (The Beatles)
Finals Week 3: "Alone" (Heart)
Finals Week 4: "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" (Dolly Parton)