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| Gerilyn Emata |
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| Tell us about your family: |
| I have a very creative and talented family. My mom, Grace Emata, makes crafts and is also a wedding coordinator. Her website came up recently online featuring her crafts. She can make anything from jewelry to wedding accessories. My dad, Gilbert P. Emata, is a professional pianist who has recorded and performed with various local artists such as Ekolu, Fiji, and Damon Williams. I am very proud of my parents.
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| What high school did you go to? |
| I graduated from Henry Perrine Baldwin High School on Maui in 2002 and am currently a student at Maui Community College. |
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| Where do you work and what do you do at your job? |
| I work at ‘Ulalena on Maui as a performer. There is acting and ancient hula involved. ‘Ulalena is a mythical and theatrical show about the history of Hawaii from the creation of the islands, the first Polynesians, to the early European explorers. I am very fortunate to be in ‘Ulalena and consider it a very rewarding job. |
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| What do you enjoy doing when you're not working? |
| I love hanging out and spending time with my parents and my boyfriend staying at home watching movies.
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| What kind of music do you like? |
| I listen to all types of m,usic such as island, reggae, ska, pop, and hip hop, but my favorite kind of music is RnB.
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| What goals do you have for your life? |
| I have always wanted to be a professional singer and actress since I was a little girl. It feels like I was born to perform. |
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| What motivated you to enter Hawaii Stars? |
| I’ve always loved to sing but never actually sang professionally. When I heard about the auditions for Hawaii Stars I thought to myself that this is my chance to make something of myself and to make one my dreams become a reality.
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| What do you hope for the most out of being on Hawaii Stars? |
| It would be great to make my own CD from Hawaii Stars, but if this does not happen, I will never give up my dreams of becoming a singer. From being on Hawaii Stars, I hope to walk away being a better singer and a more confident performer.
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