facts: DAVID ARCHULETA

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HERE WE GO! DAVID ARCHULETA:

is a Honduran American with dark brown hair and hazel eyes who was born on December 28, 1990 in Miami, Florida, USA. Critics and fans alike call him a singing prodigy due to his early development and talent in singing. He has a growing fan base due to his numerous appearances on television talent shows like American Idol and Star Search. David sings pop, R&B and soul music.

• Placed second behind David Cook on American Idol Season 7.
• It was officially announced on June 5, 2008, that David signed on with 19/JIVE Records.
• David stands at 5′7″ tall.
• David can play the piano and has written a few songs.
• His dad’s name is Jeff, and he was born and raised in Utah. Jeff is of Basque descent. His mom’s name is Lupe and she immigrated from Honduras from her hometown of San Pedro Sula, Cortes.
• During preparations before the Idol competition began, the Archuleta family had settled on Dad staying with David in Los Angeles while Mom stayed home in Utah to tend to the remaining four children.
• His dad is a jazz trumpet player and his mom (both age 42) sings pop music in both English and Spanish.
• The five siblings consist of 3 girls and 2 boys with David being the second oldest. Listed in order from eldest to youngest: Claudia (19), David (17), Daniel (14), Jazzy (11), and Amber (9).
• David owns a pretty healthy-sized goldfish named Conditioner and his dog’s name is Teddy.
• David is left handed.
• He love citrus colors: Orange, yellow and green.
• David received an honor declaration and certificate from The Utah State Legislature and House of Representatives on Tuesday, March 18, 2008. David was unable to attend, but his mom was present to accept the award for him.
• He worked as a sound tech over the summer vacation last year at Murray Park Amphitheatre.
• David earned over $100,000.00 for his appearances on IDOLS LIVE 08! (This is an estimate according to USA Today.)
• He had a 4.0 grade point average during his sophomore year at Murray High School in Murray, Utah.
• His high school locker number was 607.
• Murray High School’s colors are orange and black.
• Murray High School’s principal is Scott Bushnell.
• Since competing on American Idol, David’s GPA dropped a fraction of a point when he received a B at the end of the third term.
• David promises to finish high school and attend college even if he is crowned the American Idol.
• David is being homeschooled during his senior year. No word yet if he will be able to take part in the 2009 Murray HS graduation festivities.
• His lucky charm is a rubber band that his friends gave him, which reminds him that they always have his back.
• To battle nerves, David says a prayer before a performance and tries to shake it off.
• David and his family are active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah.
• His favorite American Idol moment was when Tamyra Gray sang “And I Am Telling You”.
• David says his toughest obstacle in life was believing that he could really be successful in a singing career.
• He likes all of the judges on American Idol because of their personalities and their different opinions.
• David once competed against Alexandrea Lushington, another contestant in season 7 of American Idol, on the show Star Search.
• David is great friends with Alexandrea, and when she got voted off of American Idol, it brought him to tears.
• If he couldn’t sing, he would like to be able to play the guitar and become a better songwriter.
• He wants to sing at one of the Olympics when he gets older.
• He once performed for surviving 9/11 New York City firefighters. He sang “I Will Always Love You”.
• He says his friends would be surprised that he owns Kirk Franklin albums.
• Even if given a chance for a re-do, he stated he would not change a single thing about himself.
• Although he was born in Miami, Florida, David and his family moved around in Florida for most of his early life, and moved to the Salt Lake City, Utah suburbs in February 1997, where he currently resides.
• The thing he loves most about Utah is the people there.
• On the finals of the second season of Star Search, David scored a perfect 20 points from all three judges.
• The actual date David won Star Search was March 19, 2003.
• By winning the Junior Singers competition on Star Search, David won $100,000.00.
• As soon as the Archuleta family returned to Utah, 10% ($10,000.00) was donated to their church.
• He has taken formal singing training since he was 12 years old, but only every now and then from his vocal coach, Dean Kaelin.
• His musical influences are Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin and Bryan Adams.
• He auditioned for American Idol in San Diego, California.
• David has a fan group called The Arch Angels and another one called The Archies.

Background and Song List in his appearance on Star Search:

When David began singing on Star Search, he was showing symptoms of bronchitis, which would later lead to his partial vocal paralysis when he reached the age of 13. The doctors told him one of his vocal cords was paralyzed and underdeveloped and he could have surgery to correct it, but it was also very risky. He didn’t take that option, choosing instead to undergo extensive voice therapy, because he wanted to sing.

He was actually supposed to record a CD after Star Search because of his big success there, but wasn’t able to due to his vocal paralysis.

Preliminary Round: “Who’s Lovin’ You” by The Temptations

Semifinals: “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys

Finals: “You’re All I Need to Get By” by Marvin Gaye

Battle of the Champions: “I Surrender” by Celine Dion

David once performed on The Jenny Jones Show. He sang “And I Am Telling You” by Jennifer Holliday.

At the age of 10, he participated in the Utah Talent Competition (his first competition) and he sang “I Will Always Love You”, his first song ever sung onstage. He received a standing ovation.

At the age of six, he memorized a number of songs from the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert with the corresponding English and Cockney accents.

More FAQs and Favorites:

• Subjects in School: Science and Social Studies
• Least favorite subject: Mathematics
• Computer Games: Neopets*, Zoo Tycoon and Roller Coaster Tycoon (*this was 5 years ago)
• TV Shows: Lizzie McGuire, Star Search and Sister, Sister
• Movies: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
• Actors: Robin Williams and Jim Carrey
• Animated Characters: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Donald Duck
• Band: Destiny’s Child
• Singers: Natalie Cole, Celine Dion and Michael Jackson
• Songs: “And I’m Telling You”, “Who’s Loving You” and “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne
• Album: Let Go by Avril Lavigne
• Sports Team: Utah Jazz
• Breakfast Foods: Cereal, French toast and pancakes
• Fruits: Orange, banana and apple
• Candy Bar: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Beverages: Water, Orange Juice and Sprite
• Sport: Rollerblading
• Quote: You’ll never be lonely if you learn to befriend yourself.
• Male Pop Stars: Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bryan Adams and Kirk Franklin.
• Female Pop Stars: Natasha Bedingfield, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey.
• American Idol Contestant: Elliott Yamin and Tamara Gray
• Performer: Michael Jackson
• Food: Thai Food
• David’s American Idol audition number is 11394.
• David sang “And I Am Telling You” for contestants in Season 1 of American Idol. One of those contestants happened to be Kelly Clarkson.

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