Gifted performers (center) posed with Pres. Rica Derosier (far left), Committee Co-chair Arminda Ruiz, host Radio Personality HULA and Committee Chair Zucette Lumabas (far right).

HULA hosted the show

Stephanie Anne J. Abayan

Dulia Candelaria

Rodel Lansangan Hamto

Michelle P. Palada

Chris Barrett accompanies Lyndon Pugeda in his song by playing the guitar

Alex Tuazon

THE GIFTED PARTICIPANTS

Stephanie Anne J. Abayan currently studying in Vista High School 12th grade. She will go to Cal State San Marcos next school year. Here hobbies are singing, playing piano and guitar. Her school activities are: VHS ASB Executive Social Chair 08, VHS Asian Pacific Student Union Vice President, VHS Panther Dancers Dance Team, VHS Showcats Choir

TIM CABALLERO Tacs of THE BOXX

DULIA CANDELARIA - plays the guitar for 20+ years, writes her own songs, and is a member of the Shepherd's choir in San Luis Rey Mission Church, Oceanside, CA.

Rodel Lansangan Hamto, also known by his friends as "Dhae", was born in Angeles City, Philippines on February 19, 1974. He is half-Bicolano in paternal side and fourth-Kapampangan and fourth-Spanish both in maternal side. He migrated from the Philippines to Oceanside, California in 1992 and the beautiful city has become his "home away from home" since then. Rodel begun singing at the age of 8 for "American cookies and coffee"(It is quite a story. If you ask him, he will tell you why) at a small Chapel (St. Peter Chapel) in his hometown. He performed at several social and musical events both here and in the Philippines and has won several singing competitions. Two one them were: Tawag Ng Tanghalan, USA in 1998 (held at the Delmar Fairgrounds) where he won the 3rd Place and became the champion of "Battle of the Champions" the following year. (In San Diego) Rodel is currently a member of the Trinity Choir of Mission San Luis Rey Parish in Oceanside, California and LP7 (Lyndon Pugeda's band).

Michelle P. Palada is a 12-year old talent from Oceanside, CA, and had won numerous awards. She was the Little Miss Fil-Am in 2005 and was also a runner up in last year's Little Miss FIL-AM. In 2007, she won the the title Petite Miss Southern CA. In 2006, she was the 1st runner up in Little Miss Southern California. She had her training from John Robert Powers on modeling. Her voice coach is Debbie Nicastro. She had played "Cosette" in Les Miserabe musical. She is a singer, actress, gymnast, dancer, model and plays football.

Lyndon Pugeda is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Oceanside, California. Early last year, Lyndon was featured as an up-and-coming artist on an internet podcast show called "The Underground" hosted by Hula of Channel 933. In July 2007, he completed his first CD, "Moving Forward", which is now available on iTunes. Infusing pop with a little bit of rock and a touch of soul, Lyndon brings together catchy melodies with solid harmonies to create music that crosses genres and generations. More information about Lyndon's music can be found at www.myspace.com/lyndonpugeda.

Alex Tuazon is a 16-year old sophomore at Fallbrook High School. She won first place in the Fil-Am Talent show and Potter Junior High in the year 2004. She started her voice lessons at the age of 9 and had been having her piano lessons for the last 3 yrs. She is currently attending classes at the Barbizon modeling and acting school/agency in San Diego. Last year, she was the cheoragpher of the Little Miss Fil-Am and Miss Pre-teen candidates in their group dance.

CUTE HULA DANCERS - SIERRA ANDERSON AND MADDIE BRILLO Sierra Ashley Anderson loves to dance and do cheerleading, aside from playing with her friends. She will be a kindergarter and will attend TriCity Christian this fall season. Her favorite colors are pink and purple. She will be 6 on September 19th.       Madysin Brillo is fondly called Maddie. She won the Little Miss Fil-Am last year and also won Best in Gown.