Who is Laarni?

Sultan Kudarat

Full Name:LAARNI LOSALA

Age:22

Birthdate:23 June

Place of Birth:Pasig

Height:5’2”

Weight:119 lbs.

Racial Descent:Filipino

Civil Status:Single

Occupation:Student

Educ. Attainment:Bachelor or Secondary Education major in English (ongoing)

School Last Attended:Philippine Women’s University

Interests (other than singing):Acting, debate, teaching

Favorite Singers:Lea Salonga, Whitney Houston, Charlotte Church, Sitti, Charice Pempengco, Gary V., Renee Olstead, Enya

Musical influences:Aunt Linda; Teacher Beth Ancheta (PWU); Mr. Anderson Go (PWU); my former mentor Mr. Rudy Franciso, musical director of Calesa Bar; PWU Dean of Music Harold Galang; my friends from Ambassadors of Light; Malate Choir; Coro de San Sebastian

Discovering my voice: “Bibo po ako sa amin when I was a kid. Ginagawa kong microphone ang sandok. Then, lagi akong kumakanta sa loob ng klase during elementary years. Ang saya ko everytime ako kumakanta ng Lupang Hinirang sa flag pole.”

First song ever performed:Ang Tao’y Marupok Kay Daling Lumimot

Musical instrument I can play:Piano. My tita financed my piano lessons at PWU.

Musical instrument I’d like to learn:Violin, guitar

Greatest achievement:I’ve been able to support myself financially, and getting into PDA.

Biggest failure:When I failed and lost my scholarship in college.

Greatest Dream: To have a meaningful and peaceful life

Song of my life:Karamay Mo Si Hesus, composed by Mr. Anderson Go

Quote Me: “Music is my passion.Music will save me.”

Notes on Laarni:

At a young age, Laarni left Sultan Kudarat to find a better life in Manila, but with the promise that when she came back home, fresh with accomplishments they could all be proud of, she would set the family free from the poverty.

In Manila, Laarni came face to face with more hardships and suffering.Without her family to turn to, she found a lot of friends who shared her interest and passion in singing. Through them, her knowledge in music was enhanced, boosting up her confidence to sing.

Her voice as her asset, Laarni found ways to send herself to school. To graduate from college would be the first step toward fulfilling her promise to her family. But when the opportunity for a showbiz career knocked, she chose to drop school for the meantime and give PinoyDreamAcademy a try.With PDA, she could find herself delivering her promise of achievements to her family earlier than she expected.

source:PDA official site