Singapore Idol Top 24 : Mae Sta Maria

In The Shower with :

Mae Sta Maria

(nickname : Turtle)

In 3 words, Mae describes herself as Deep, Passionate and Nutty...sounds almost like a commercial for a Dark Nutty Chocolate bar :)

She is definitely passionate that's for sure. Mae's the kind of girl that needs a 'Pause' button once a while cos she gets so excited and can just keep rambling on and on about animals, people, her husband (aww), clothes, Idol, gardening (and how she does not want to) etc....

She's lovely la...just the kind of girl everyone would be friends with, Idol or not. :)

Quick facts about Mae :

Lives in : East

Occupation : Bank Teller (seriously? OCBC? UOB? OUB?)

Favourite MJ song : I Want You Back (the song saved her life at Theatres :))

Favourite Judge : Ken

Single/Attached? : Married <-- her husband is cute y'all!

Who does she think will win Idol 3? Farhan.

If music is your first love, what is your second?

My second greatest love that is not music related is definitely Basketball! I recently was in America where i was lucky enough to watch 4 NBA games. I also will support any playing level of basketball like local games, amateur games, people playing down stairs my papa's block,by loudly shouting , cheering and commentating on their games. "foul" "defense...clap clap clap" are what you would normally hear from me. Funnily enough...I have never played the sport.:)

Secret Single Behaviour : What do you do on your own that no one knows about?
My secret obsession other than blowing saliva bubbles is probably my obsession with finding convertible outfits...you know: dresses that can turn into tops that can turn into skirts that can turn into hats (not really) I get soooo happy when i find a convertible item that i love. I've got a few but my current fave is my American Apparel circle scarf (you should google it...it's so cool) Weirdly enough, only one other person knows about this.

(i actually went to search for a video on this - and its pretty amazing what you can do with what looks like a baby sling(!!), click here to see!)

summerr's take :

Mae being the oldest contestant on the show and probably with the most performing experience, having been on Australian Idol (she made it to the Top 100), definitely has a more controlled sound. She's also very determined and listens to the tons advice heaped on her by judges, Vocal Coach Ann and Music Director Indra.

I get the feeling she really really REALLY wants this :) Drive is good. Being able to handle constructive criticism is even better.

Here's a sample of her own music which can be found online (her links are at the end of this post).

Make a date with Mae!

Saturday, 5 Sept Aug : Lot One, 3pm -4pm

Catch Mae in person at the second Idol roadshow where you get to meet the 2nd group of 12 that will be performing at Piano Show #2.

Wednesday, 9 Sept : Caldecott Hill, 9am - 930am, 987FM

Tune in to 987FM at 9am to catch Mae's first radio interview, alongside Justin, Samantha and Faizal.

Wednesday, 9 Sept : Caldecott Broadcast Centre, Studio 1

Singapore Idol Piano Show #2, 8pm and The Results Show later at 10pm, on Channel 5.

Mae will be performing the Leona Lewis hit "Better In Time".

To vote for Mae :

Call 1900 112 1212 or text 12 to IDOLS (43657)

Each call/sms costs 60cents.

Lines only open from 8pm on 9th Sept 2009.

Find Mae online :

Mae's facebook fanpage

Mae's YouTube Channel

Mae's MySpace page

xoxo, s.