Thia Megia

The next filipino hype to make it BIG on Fox's American IDOL show is none other than 16-year old, Thia Megia from California. She previously let the public take note of her past performance on another show - America's Got Talent on NBC. And she was able to take it up a notch as one of this season's top finalists on American IDOL. She excelled greatly at what she could do every time she was on the spotlight and stage. There were times of struggles in which she failed to capitalize more of her strength and energy through her vocals. And she was harshly critiqued by IDOL judge Randy Jackson who seemed to always feel bored listening to her. Thia seemed to be on the defensive sometimes after that happens giving her own opinion - and that is so much to take for a humble, gracious, sometimes shey filipina. Through it all, she kept on and kept up avoiding some near-elimination moments. But there had to be an end for Thia, unfortunately. Like her past predecessors during the past IDOL, seasons, they've lasted in about the Top 5 or 10 positions, respectively. And last Thursday, her fate was decided by millions of voters. Thia was voted off in that direction, as well - falling short of the dream to become the next American IDOL. Thia wasn't alone as fellow contestant - Naima Adedapo, was also eliminated. However, it is good news for the two that they will be able to join the rest of their AI castmates for this year's summer tour, being it that both Naima and herself are two of the Top 11 finalists that made it ... Thia's future is still being written as we speak. Her IDOL days are near-to-over after she wraps up the tour this year. No telling where she will go from here - but her performances throughout the last couple of episodes show promise for long, continued success. It could very well start in the Philippines following the same footsteps like IDOL finalist Jasmine Trias, international singing sensation Lea Salonga and recently discovered talent, Charice Pempengco who was endorsed by media queen Oprah Winfrey. Thia did show some spark of the future as she was in an event helmed by songwriter and producer, David Foster. So, that can tell us she'll definitely wind up big. It's only a matter of time till the world hears Thia Megia sing once again and finally being able to get her record out.