David Archuleta Once Beaten by a Pinoy
April 22, 2008 by cd | 139 Views
Did you know that the next American Idol (my fearless forecast), David Archuleta was once beaten by a Pinoy named Mark Mejia in another US TV talent search?
Yes folks, the show was Star Search hosted by Arsenio Hall, the same competition where our very own Josephine “Banig” Roberto beat Christina Aguilera in 1988.
5 years ago, David (then 12 years old), winner of the Junior Singers Competition on Star Search, competed with 10-year-old Mark Mejia of San Diego during the Battle of the Champions. The young Fil-Am bested David and 10-year-old Tiffany Evans, another champion, in the winners’ circle showdown.
Here’s Mark Mejia on the Star Search performance show:
According to reports, Mark (now 15 years old), son of Emmanuel and Gilda Mejia, is gearing up for next year’s American Idol when he turns 16, the minimum age requirement for AI contestants.
Who knows, he may surpass Jasmine Trias’ 3rd place finish in season 3 to be the first pinoy to conquer American Idol and be the first Asian-American Idol for that matter.
(via showbiznest)
Check out Mark’s videos on Youtube.
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April 22nd, 2008 at 4:39 pm
grabe na to ang cute ng voice nya…parang batang michael jackson
April 22nd, 2008 at 10:21 pm
i saw this child once in a tv show, he was interviewed… but i dont remember what show… and it is also aired in the philippines, a young filipino singer won in a talent search in the US..
April 22nd, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Yup, I remember watching Star Search and seeing them. Mark was definitely the best and most endearing of the contestants.
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:54 am
ang galing!! napanood ko nga rin sya dati…di ko lang matandaan ang show…
to rats…
like the young micheal jackson.. very true