Malubay is "the little spitfire who could" on
American Idol Season 7. Born in Saudi Arabia and having spent her early years in the Philippines, Malubay began singing at age 12 and also plays the piano and the guitar. Currently living in Miramar, Florida, Malubay was working at a local sushi restaurant and attending school before going on
Idol. Her rendition of "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" was powerful and soaring in the top-24 round.
Ramiele Malubay Fast Facts:
- Was born in Saudi Arabia and spent her early years in the Philippines.
- Worked as a hostess at a sushi restaurant.
- Sang Aretha Franklin's "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" at her American Idol audition.
- Musical influences include Aretha Franklin, the Jackson 5 and Mariah Carey.
- Plays piano and guitar.
- Ramiele Malubay Relationships:
- Roger Malubay - Father
- Alicia Malubay - Mother
- May Malubay - Sister
