Favourite Album Back to Basics: Christina Aguilera
Favourite place to travel: London.
What star-sign are you: Capricorn
When did you first start to sing?: 7 years old.
What can’t you live without: Chocolate and Singing
Are you Superstitious: No
Who are your musical idols: Aretha Franklin and Christina Aguilera
First job: Hungry Jacks - Current
Please complete this sentence: ‘I first realised I wanted to become a professional singer when…’
I first got onto stage and the drive from the audience was amazing. It was then that I realised that I’d love this as a career.
What is your favourite song? Please tell us why you love that particular song.
Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
Which previous finalist do you find most inspiring and why?
Casey Donovan, because she went through as a child; it was inspiring.
Describe your feelings at your first audition.
Being at the first auditions was very nervy, it was one of the most surreal things in my life.
Obviously, it’s important to have a strong voice, but what other aspects give a performer ‘star quality’? Please explain your answer.
You have to be able to give part of yourself to the audience every single time you go on the stage and tell a story and get lost in yourself.
What would you call your debut single?
“Dreaming”, because I’ve been waiting so long to perform in front of millions of people and now my dreams are coming true.
Why do you think Australian Idol is an important part of our local music industry?
Because it shows the talent of Australian’s from the beginning of their journey to the end. With them growing in the meantime.
Which artist (dead or alive) would you most like to perform a duet with and why?
Christina Aguilera, because she has an amazing voice and she is so comfortable within herself.
What’s the best thing about being on Australian Idol?
I get to do what I love doing and show Australia that I love it, and that’s the best feeling.
Who is your favourite judge and why?
Dicko, because he speaks his mind but at the same time he tells you how to change the bad things and he gives good constructive criticism.
Please complete this sentence: The one thing I want Australia to know about me is…
I’m the type of person that loves what I do. I feel that if there’s no heart and soul in what you do, there’s no reason to do it.
What’s the best piece of advice someone has given you?
Definitely to believe in myself because if there’s no belief then you won’t succeed.
