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Maile Misajon Birth name Maile Francis Kealoha Misajon Born September 17, 1976 Occupations Singer, songwriter Labels Sweet Pea Records (2011–Present) Associated acts Eden's Crush Website Official website Maile Francis Kealoha Misajon (born September 17, 1976)[1] is an American singer and songwriter. She is a former member of the pop girl group Eden's Crush, formed in 2001 after its members auditioned for the WB Network reality television series Popstars.
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Biography
Early life
Misajon was born and raised in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Roland and Lynne Misajon.[2] Her father is of Filipino/Hawaiian descent, and her mother is Irish. She has an older sister, Leilani, an older brother, Aaron, and a younger brother, Kevin Misajon. Misajon sang with her siblings in her father's band.[2] Her family is originally from Oahu's North Shore (Waialua). At the age of 5, she joined the International Children's Choir and toured the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, and performed on the children's version of the hit single "We Are the World". She performed for President Ronald Reagan for the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics and for the grand opening of Disney World. She sang in regional theater and attended the Orange County High School of the Arts and later, UCLA, receiving a bachelor's degree in theater arts.[2]
Career
Misajon appeared in television commercials for Monistat and McDonald's.[3] She joined the pop girl group Eden's Crush in 2001, after auditioning for the WB Network reality television series Popstars. She released her first album with the group, Popstars, on Warner Bros. Records, which debuted at No. 1.[4] The album was certified gold and produced the singles "Get Over Yourself (Goodbye)" and "Love This Way". Eden's Crush toured with Jessica Simpson and 'N Sync and appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live with Regis and Kelly and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. Misajon moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where, as of 2009, she currently resides.
Discography
See also: Eden's Crush
Solo Albums
- 2011 Long Time Comin' (Maile Misajon album)
References
- ^ "Today in History — September 17". Associated Press. September 17, 2007. Retrieved on July 23, 2009.
- ^ a b c "The WB's POPSTARS Reveals The Five Members Of The New All-Girl Supergroup". (February 16, 2001). TimeWarner. Retrieved on April 13, 2007.
- ^ Graff, Gary. "Eden's Crush Hopes Popstars Outlasts Rival". ABC News. Retrieved on October 24, 2009.
- ^ Poniewozik, James (March 25, 2001). "Inventing Stardom". Time. Retrieved on February 18, 2009.
External links
Categories:- 1976 births
- Living people
- American musicians of Filipino descent
- Participants in American reality television series
- University of California, Los Angeles alumni
- Eden's Crush members
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