Amali Ward (born 2 July 1988) is one of the top 12 finalists in the second series of Australian television show Australian Idol. As well as being the only finalist from Tasmania, she was also one of the youngest, being a 16 year old school student at The Friends' School in Hobart. She was born to English and Sri Lankan parents. July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 182 days remaining. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Australian Idol is the Australian version of the British TV hit show Pop Idol. ... Emblems: {{{Emblems}}} Motto: Ubertas et Fidelitas (Fertility and Faithfulness) Slogan or Nickname: The Apple Isle Other Australian states and territories Capital Hobart Government Const. ... The Friends School, Hobart is a private, co-educational school, located in Tasmania, Australia with a total enrollment of 1180. ... Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population...

Amali auditioned for Australian Idol in Hobart and just scraped in. Singing Alicia Keys "If I Ain't Got You". Marcia thought she was worthy however, the male judges came to a disagreemant. Mark Holden said no, but after another go at singing Dicko allowed Amali to continue in the competition being one of two contestants from Tasmania. Making through each round with her stunning looks and good voice Amali was able to reach only the Final 10, being eliminated after the 60's Theme Night, when she sang "I Say a Little Prayer". Australian Idol is the Australian version of the British TV hit show Pop Idol. ... Alicia Keys (born Alicia J. Augello-Cook on January 25, 1980) is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, composer, pianist, and record producer. ... A hit song by Dionne Warwick. ...

Amali has been back and forth from Hobart to Sydney and Melbourne at various modelling shows and events. She was rumoured to feature on Channel 10's Video Hits as a host alongside ex-Idol contestant Axle Whitehead. Ten Network logo Network TEN so called because it broadcasts on Channel TEN in most cities, is Australias third but possibly most profitable television network. ...

She has been confirmed to now be a regular Channel [V] host and is currently in training. Channel [V] is an international music channel chain. ...

Amali's Australian Idol Song List:

1. Hobart Audition - "If I Ain't Got You" by (Alicia Keys)
2. Semi Final Group 2 - "Some Kind Of Wonderful" by (Joss Stone)
3. Final 12 (Aussie Hits) - "Emotions" by (Samantha Sang)
4. Final 11 (Pop Hits) - "Shackles (Praise You)" by (Mary Mary)
5. Final 10 (60's) - "I Say a Little Prayer" by (Dionne Warwick)

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