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May 19, 2009, 10:51 AM
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 Biography Laarni Losala (b. June 23, 1985) is a Filipino singer and performer from Sultan Kudarat, who is a contestant in ABS-CBN's popular reality TV talent search Pinoy Dream Academy - the Philippine edition of Endemol's Star Academy. Her voice has been hailed as one of the most emotive voices in the Philippines. She is also known as "The Voice of An Angel", the "Ethereal Diva", "Versatile diva" and the "Independent Woman". Although she does sing many other musical genres, her specialty lies in classical, operatic and rock music. Raised in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat in the Philippines, Laarni Losala, was just a simple girl with big dreams.Laarni was a consistent honor student in school in Isulan, she also excelled in the arts such as dancing and is also a very good farmer. Even at a very young age, she found solace emulating and listening to her idols Lea Salonga and Regine Velasquez, she schooled herself early on to singing the songs of her musical idols.She won various singing competitions in Sultan Kudarat to further hone her singing and performing skills. Knowing that she had the talent to really make it big, she dreamed that one day, she would be able make her mark in the music scene of the Philippines as a famous recording artist and help her family escape the claws of poverty. When she was 15 years old, her Aunt from the US vowed to help Laarni make her mark as a singer. Her aunt enrolled Laarni to performing and voice lessons and also enrolled her at the School of Music of The Philippine Women's University. Although her aunt was not a singer, she was all out for her support for Laarni, she would teach her how to use her hands when she was singing, she would teach her how to use her face in expressing the meaning of her songs in order to better her performances. She taught her to observe her gestures, her non-verbal actions when she was performing. Through her aunt's connections, she became a talent of the late and great Rudy Francisco of the Calesa Bar. Rudy also mentored some of the finest lounge singers in the Philippines like Sitti, Mari Nallos, Janet Basco, Vernie Varga, Joey Albert, Dulce, Marissa Sanchez, Ivy Violan, Isay Alvarez, Lourna Pal, Aliya Parcs, Raymond Lauchenco and the Side A band. Feeling culture shocked about the sophistication of her peers, who were all fashionable and eloquent in english, Laarni decided to shift her course from Music to Education. Laarni, vowed to become a better person, a better performer, an eloquent speaker and a confident singer. She is a devout Catholic who found solace in singing at the PWU Church everyday. She would sing at the 12 noon mass and vocalize everyday to further hone her voice. She would vocalize with her church friends and co-singers. This singing exposure helped Laarni become a permanent fixture at all events of The Philippine Women's University, she would sing for different functions, singing competitions and other guestings. Her talent also helped helped her become a University scholar, which required Laarni to work as a student assistant of the school. Before joining Pinoy Dream Academy, she already joined different singing competitions, she won the Rotary Club Intercollegiate/University singing competition, besting 25 schools in Manila by rendering the patriotic anthem "Dakilang Lahi". She also won the National Grand Finals of the "Campus Idol" search, by delivering a flawless performance of "What Kind of Fool Am I", that left judge Wency Cornejo speechless. Laarni also tried to be independent. There were times when she felt so alone and hopeless but she never gave up on her dreams. She knew that God is guiding her and vowed that she would give it her all so that her dreams would come true. She vowed that she would be singing to give glory and honor to God. She was always assisted by her friends and mentors from the University. She worked as a wedding singer with her best friend Mark, the 2 would be singing in different churches, hotels and venues all over the metropolis. Laarni and Mark would record various albums at the Karaoke King and would perform frequently at a karaoke venue in a mall in Manila which attracted a lot of admirers and fans. As a chorale aficionado, she would also join various chorales in Manila. She joined the PWU Church chorale, The Ambassadors of Light -a chorale for the blind people, The Malate Church Chorale and the Coro de San Sebastian, a Madrigal et. al chorale. Through her extensive chorale background she was able to perform with the Philippine Madrigal Singers in a Madrigal Et Al concert with her chorale Coro De San Sebastian. Upon learning about the auditions of Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2, Laarni grabbed the opportunity at once. Singing her favorite song "Lead Me Lord", Laarni was able to make it through to the top 16 and really get the admiration of the PDA 2 Dream Mentors. Her versatility in different genres, the very high difficulty of her songs helped her gain fans all over the world known as the Global Laarnians. The millions of viewers who watch the show have fallen in love with her voice that has been described as angelic, ethereal, magical, emotive, pure and sublime. Laarni, often misunderstood by people remained steadfast and focused on achieving her dreams. She devotes her time vocalizing, practicing her songs and helping her co-scholars master their performances. Laarni also gained a huge following internationally, people loved her spunk, her determination to succeed, her passion and focus on improving her music and her pure heart. Laarni is a consistent top 3 scholar for the season along with Liezel and Bugoy, and has become a PDA Star Scholar, which paved the way for a performance of the song "Hiram" with the Divine Diva, Zsa Zsa Padilla on the popular musical variety show, ASAP. She also performed "The Prayer" with 2005 World Championships of Performing Arts finalist and winner Jed Madela in a gala night. Laarni has also been a Youtube sensation even before Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. Other than music she also loves badminton, flamenco dancing, debate, teaching and acting. Laarni performed at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in the Opera entitled "Mayo, Sa Bisperas ng Liwanag" and other Filipino classics for the show Paco Presents. Laarni also guested once in the show "Master Showman" by German Moreno Her musical influences are Leona Lewis, Lara Fabian, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Charlotte Church, Sitti, Charice Pempengco, Gary Valenciano, Renee Olstead, Enya, Barbra Streisand, her aunt Linda, her teacher in PWU-Beth Ancheta, Ambassador of Lights Leader-Anderson Go and her former mentor-Rudy Francisco.   Controversy Laarni is a highly volatile personality as noted by Director Joey Reyes. During the start of the competition, she was commonly seen as a "cry-baby" in the house.[4] In entering, she was last to be picked in the academy organization, One Voice, where she became the center of controversy. She had many disputes with her fellow scholars, especially that of her organization, which caused emotional tension inside the academy. After One Voice lost one of their org competitions, she was transferred to Pupilars. Even after the two organizations were merged as one organization, Laarni still had her round of conflicts. In the end, Ryan Cayabyab notes that she has become a fighter.[4] Career Laarni's Grand Star Dreamer title has earned her a place in the stable of talents of ABS-CBN. She has made appearances in many programs, especially in Boy & Kris where she has guested four times already in a span of three weeks. On the Cory Aquino special of the said show, fellow scholar, Hansen, confessed that Laarni has a crush on fellow ASAP '09 singer, Jed Madela who she had a duet with in the Academy.[7] Other guestings include gameshows like The Singing Bee, Wowowee and Pilipinas, Game KNB?; and talk shows like Umagang Kay Ganda, The Buzz, Entertainment Live, and even Sharon. She has also guested in the Little Grand Dream Night of Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers Her first single, Manalig Ka, was written by Ryan Cayabyab. It is included in the Top 10 scholar's album, namely Scholar's Sing Cayabyab. On September 30, 2008, Laarni signed her very first recording contract with ABS-CBN and Star Records. With all new compositions, she is set to release an album in the near future. She released her self-titled debut album Laarni Lozada,spawning the hit single Kung Iniibig Ka Niya which was penned by one of the most prolific hit makers in the Philippines Vehnee Saturno. The song Kung Iniibig Ka Niya is the theme song of the latest ABS-CBN soap opera entitled Kambal Sa Uma. She is set to release her second single, a revival of the hit song Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita which was originally sung by Roselle Nava. She was also handpicked by Gary Valenciano to sing a duet of his hit song Narito at his anniversary concert Gary at 25 at the Araneta Colliseum and later on joined Gary Valenciano with Rachelle Ann Go and Karylle for his hit song Each Passing Night. The concert is set to be released as a DVD. Laarni Lozada is now one of the regular performer at ASAP '09 and is currently under Star Magic, the talent management arm of ABS-CBN. She is currently managed by Mr. Johnny Manahan. |
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May 19, 2009, 10:53 AM
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 PEX EXCLUSIVE LAARNIANS/LAS AVIDAS/LAARNIATICS ----------UNOFFICIAL LIST---------{last edit march 23, 2009: 5.59 pm} Luzon latest count: 91 members Visayas latest count: 12 members Mindanao latest count: 5 members Global Laarnians latest count: 88 members If you want to be added on this list, quote this post and put your username and location or just PM fatima_7 or kliks |
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May 19, 2009, 10:55 AM
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 AWARDS 2008 Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 Grand Star Dreamer 2008 Asian Excellence Awards Most Promising Female Performer 2008 Philippines Top 20 Chart Central (rank no.1) 2009 Top #1 Songs in the Titik Charts -  Hall of Fame2009 PDAs2 Scholars Sing Cayabyab - Gold Record Award  |
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May 19, 2009, 11:11 AM
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 LAARNI LOSALA YT VIDEOS AND RECORDINGS Credits to Mark_Dreamy  LATEST VIDEOSLAARNI at Plato Para Kay Ploning Event January 18, 2009 LAARNI with PDA Little Dreamers Araw Values Award Jan. 25, 2009 LAARNI at PBA Finals January 28, 2009 LAARNI MALL TOURS Showbiz News Ngayon ASAP '09 - March 22, 2009 Ruffa and Ai - Laarni and Jed - March 23, 2009 LAARNI YSPEAK - March 28, 2009 Umagang Kay Ganda - April 2009 ASAP - April 05, 2009 DZMM TELERADYO Game Ka Na Ba? - April 13, 2009 ASAP '09 - April 19, 2009 TFC CONNECT - April 20, 2009 credits to dryedmangoes "EARTH DAY" TV PATROL - APRIL 22, 2009 Video of Laarni singing "Only You" with other Kapamilya Stars credits to pinaykat Laarni Lozada, Bugoy, PDA Scholars Sings Cayabyab Album turns Gold @ASAP 09 - April 26, 2009 LAARNI LOZADA @ WORLD TRADE CENTER - April 2009 LAARNI LOZADA at KLOWNZ Quezon Ave April 30, 2009 will add additional links later |
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May 19, 2009, 11:16 AM
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 Laarni's Music Video for Kung Iniibig Ka Niya http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw0zq...eature=related LYRICS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ You can also visit other Laarni related threads: LAARNI-MIGUEL (LAARGUEL) "LIFE OF MY LIFE" THREAD  LAARNI-JED (LAARJED) SINGING POWER HOUSE THREAD  |
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May 19, 2009, 11:18 AM
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 PEX (LAARNIANS) STAR PEXER  CONGRATULATIONS!!!Thread 1- alvinm Thread 2- alvinm Thread 3- alvinm Thread 4- 23rdofaugust Thread 5- 23rdofaugust Thread 6- 23rdofaugust Thread 7- 23rdofaugust Thread 8- 23rdofaugust Thread 9- alvinm Thread10-23rdofaugust Thread11-23rdofaugust Thread12-alvinm Thread13-23rdofaugust Thread14-Ivz Thread15-Ivz Thread16-e_gurly Thread17-e_gurly Thread18-e_gurly Thread19-e_gurly Thread20-e_gurly Thread21-e_gurly Thread22-e_gurly Thread23-e_gurly Thread24-e_gurly Thread25-e_gurly Thread26-e_gurly Thread27-e_gurly |
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May 19, 2009, 11:20 AM
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  LAARNIANS BIRTHDAY LIST If you want to be added, feel free to send Ate Sam (23rdofaugust) a private message. Thanks |
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May 19, 2009, 11:22 AM
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Laarni♫Lozada:No Matter What U Say♫She's Here 2 Stay Coz Talent & Kindness Prevail♫27 ~ Views -------
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May 19, 2009, 11:25 AM
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   http://sietecontrados.blogspot.com/2...op-10-now.html <<- pls. vote everyday, one IP address = one VOTE http://www.vizu.com/vot/Entertainmen....html?n=154457 http://chartcentral.frihost.net/cc/ << VOTE EVERY HOUR >>SONG - BAKIT NGA BA MAHAL KITA by LAARNI LOZADA http://www.titikpilipino.com/poll/index.php >> Song and Video Poll ends June 1, 2009 (Standard Pacific US Time) >>OPM Song - Iniibig Ka Niya - Laarni Lozada >>OPM Music Video - Iniibig Ka Nya - Laarni Lozada (mali po talaga spelling sa titik)  TEXT:4LIFESONG BAKIT NGA BA MAHAL KITA and send it to 2366^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^  ¹ http://asaptv.multiply.com/notes ²asap4urequest@yahoo.com |
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May 19, 2009, 11:29 AM
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May 19, 2009, 11:32 AM
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   Hi everyone.Lullabye's Love Letter LLL #1 LLL #2  |
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May 19, 2009, 11:43 AM
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May 19, 2009, 04:45 PM
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Congrats sa new thread and thank you Sarah sa paggawa mo nito.
I love you all and thank you so much for all your love and continued support. God bless us all and to God be all the honor and glory. |
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May 19, 2009, 04:47 PM
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thanks sa new house sis sarah....mwah
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May 19, 2009, 05:04 PM
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thanks lil sis Sarah sa new house....God bless
wow tinapos ni diane ang lipat bahay, congrats sa lahat |
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May 19, 2009, 05:06 PM
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Quote:
 kasama sa lipat bahay si Lullabye  lagi kaming nandito para suportahan ka Laarni God bless |
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May 19, 2009, 05:14 PM
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sana walang sawaan, sana walang iwanan, sana lagi kang andyan. kahit di tayo magkasama pero kang nagsawa ka na ikaw bahala desisyon mo yan.. basta ako nandito pa rin kasama si manong pex na may rayuma na rin hehehe
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May 19, 2009, 05:28 PM
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Buhayin ang Dugong Laarnian
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new house!!!! congrats..
thanks for including my fun arts sa 1st page.. thanks sarah!!! love u!!! |
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May 19, 2009, 05:33 PM
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hilooooooooooooo sa lahat!!!!
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