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Indira Moala is currently one of the Final 2 contestants on NZ Idol. The 21-year-old is a native of Tonga and a student at the University of Auckland. A talented vocalist, Indira won several major competitions prior to her ascent to stardom on NZ Idol. She is an ex-pupil of Auckland Girls' Grammar School. Image File history File links Indira_moala_performing. ...
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NZ Idol, is the New Zealand version of the British television show Pop Idol. ...
The University of Auckland is New Zealands largest research-based university. ...
NZ Idol, is the New Zealand version of the British television show Pop Idol. ...
Auckland Girls Grammar School is a prestigious New Zealand secondary school for girls located in Newton, in the Auckland central business district. ...
Performances
Audition: Ordinary People - John Legend Top 18: Love Will Lead You Back - Taylor Dayne Love Will Lead You Back is a song performed by Taylor Dayne. ...
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Top 10: Think - Aretha Franklin Think is the name of a hit single released by American soul musician Aretha Franklin in 1968, from her Aretha Now album. ...
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Top 9: You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
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Top 8: Heartache Tonight - Eagles Heartache Tonight is a song written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Bob Seger and J.D. Souther, and recorded by the Eagles. ...
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Top 7: Can You Feel The Love Tonight? - Elton John Sir Elton Hercules[1] John, CBE[2] (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English pop/rock singer, composer and pianist. ...
Top 6: I'm Outta Love - Anastacia Im Outta Love is the first single from American pop singer Anastacias debut album Not That Kind, released in 2000. ...
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Top 5: Baby One More Time - Britney Spears ...Baby One More Time also refers to the single of the same name. ...
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Top 4: Downtime - Aaradhna, Better Be Home Soon - Crowded House Down Time is the debut solo single by New Zealand RnB singer, Aaradhna released in 2006. ...
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Top 3: I Have Nothing - Whitney Houston & Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston I Have Nothing was the third single released from Whitney Houstons first feature film soundtrack, The Bodyguard. ...
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Top 2: Beautiful - Christina Aguilera, Sisters Are Doin It - Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin This article does not cite its references or sources. ...
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Duo David Stewart and Annie Lennox in a promotional shot for their 1999 album, Peace. ...
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Head-to-Head Performances: The Way you Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson, Open Arms - Mariah Carey, Baby One More Time - Britney Spears & Think - Aretha Franklin For other people named Michael Jackson, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation). ...
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...Baby One More Time also refers to the single of the same name. ...
Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is a Grammy Award-winning American pop singer, dancer, occasional songwriter and actress, and author. ...
Think is the name of a hit single released by American soul musician Aretha Franklin in 1968, from her Aretha Now album. ...
Urethra Franklin Urethra Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American gospel, soul and R&B singer born in Memphis, Tennessee, but raised in Detroit, Michigan. ...
High Praise In response to her stunning performance of Aretha Franklin's "Think", Iain Stables commented that if he could cast one vote, it would be for Indira. All of the judges have stated that she is a very strong contender for the title of NZ idol. She has been critically acclaimed by the public and newspapers abroad. Also, her Top 4 performance Better Be Home Soon by Neil Finn was thought to be the best performance of the season. In the results show, she sang it again but this time dedicating the song to her mother. At the end, she can be seen in tears. Urethra Franklin Urethra Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American gospel, soul and R&B singer born in Memphis, Tennessee, but raised in Detroit, Michigan. ...
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Neil Finn in Hamburg, June 1996 Neil Mullane Finn OBE (born January 8, 1959 in Te Awamutu, New Zealand) is a singer and songwriter and one of New Zealands foremost musicians. ...
She may not have as big a top range as Christina Aguilera, but her performance of 'Beautiful' also received great acclaims. 'The Way You Make Me Feel' by Michael Jackson was the song that she sang with Lesieli since they were young. Lesieli also sang this song in this year's September karaoke at the University of Auckland Quad after her win for 2007 AUSA Presidency.
Family ties She is the second eldest sister out of 5. Her older sister, Lesieli, will become the 2007 AUSA President, also posesses great singing ability. On the Top 3 performance show, Indira chose her for the "Star Makeover" as she will soon get married. From video archives, they are both great accordion players, and they always have 'Venus vs. Serena' moments when they competed against each other in various contests. Last but not least, her father is famous for his very long and distinctive side burns. He is also very supportive towards Indira.
Notable Competitions - Winner Open Accordion Solo with self vocal
- Best Vocals - Smokefree Pacifica Beats 2002
- Member of the Pacific Christian Fellowship
External links YouTube videos - Video of Indira singing "Emotions"
- Video of Indira singing "Officially missing you"
- Video of Indira singing "Say a little prayer"
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