SCREEN NAME: Sophia Montecarlo
WHAT IS YOUR REAL NAME?
Swirtty Mae Nibley
WHAT IS YOUR SIGN?
Pisces
WHAT IS YOUR BIRTHDATE?
I was born on March 01, 1986
WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY FROM?
I was born in Echelon Tower - Malate, Manila
WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Quezon City, Philippines
DO YOU HAVE ANY BROTHERS AND SISTERS?
Yes, I have one brother - Carlyle Lloyd and I have one sister named Eda Mae.
WHO INFLUENCED / INSPIRED YOU TO GET INTO MUSIC?
The greatest influence in my life was my father, for when I was young he used to sing a lot and that led me to develop my musical talent.
WHAT ARTISTS AND SONGS DO YOU LISTEN TO? I love listening Mariah Carey's songs particularly "Love Takes Time", Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Lindsay Lohan, Ashlee Simpson, Kelly Clarkson and Shakira's hits. When I was young, I was further inspired our local artists like Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez, and Sharon Cuneta as they reached stardom in the music world.
1999 to 2002- Performer in Manila Hotel Sampaguita Hall and Roma Salon, Capiz Ballroom Holiday Inn Hotel, and Manila Pavillion (Capiz) Multi media Awards.
2002 February 09 - Champion "37th Foundation day Trinity College of Quezon City
2002 August 17 - Basta't Pinoy Center for Pop Music Traders Hotel
2003 - Level 1 to level 3 accelerated student of Center for Pop Music of the Philippines.
2004 March 17/18 - "MTB ANG SAYA SAYA Bida-Oke Channel 2
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
"Tita" Nova Santos My cousin "Ate" Ronalie Ore, and her classmates, Jenny Flor "Maimai" Peñala "Ate Ruby Ore and Family My "Lolo" Leonardo Ore in Cadiz City, "Aunt" Flor, "Aunt" Clarita, "Lola" Felicitas and "Aunt" Marie in Fairview "Uncle" Arnold Santos and Family in Cavite,Mama Melinda & Family.
"Aunt" Leticia Ore Santillian and Family, Elvira M. Ore and Family "Aunt" Mercy, Anamae Mendoza, Renante Mendoza, and Family in Beata Pandacan Manila
"Ate" Ronela and kids in Beata Pandacan Manila "Aunt" Adel Cordell, Uncle Tiny and Family and Friends in Australia "Aunt" Alice Ore Silly, Allen Ore and Friends "Aunt" Rosalie, Uncle Jon Bright and kids and Friends in Australia Glen Cordell, Colin Cordell and Philip Cordell
"Lola" Ligaya, "Lolo" Paquito Perona and Family in Pampanga "Aunt" Amalia Guita and Family in Mindoro, Aunt Dory Guita from Quezon Province, "Aunt" Nelly Sakati and Family in Laguna, My Neighbors who supported me,
Mr. & Mrs. Edith and Rolly Lagundino in Mabilis St. Q.C. Aunt" Flor Ibañez and Family in Bacolod City, Dra. Dionie Peñala and Family and Friends in Frisco Quezon City. Kier "Kiko" Arellano.
Jamelia Manzano, Sonny Boy, Roygay of Cubao, Tata M. Ronee, WIlma, Analou.
John Eribert Ang, Rafael Melhar Bince and Family, Kit Daniel Banguilan and Family, Leny Rose Romero, Leny Ramayan, Michelle Marciano, Marchelle Gaviola, Sheila Villaluz, Janilyn Maragrag, Chelly Mae Calderon and Family, Virracel Enriquez, Mildred, Margareth Lipnica, Anne Pearl Evangilista, Justine Villareal, Jennilyn Agbayani Helena Velasco and Family, Simoun Guevarra and Family Ronron Lopez and Family in P. Noval Sampaloc Manila And to all of my Classmates in Pinyahan Elementary School
My Co-finalist Shayne, Reema, Raki, Jenna, Desiree, Athena and Shanice And Ms. Zsa Zsa Padilla
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - San Jose, Dasmariñas, Cavite The Congregation
Mr. Jonathan Manalo, Mr.Heinz Go, Ms. Apples, Ms. Pam, Ms. Justine, Sir Francis, Sir Ronald, Sir Leonard and the other staff and crew in BORN DIVA.
And Dr. John Cenica
Dr. Mark Gan
Dr. Cherry Anne Cruz
To the columnist who gave me some writes-up Thank you very much: Mr. Nestor Cuartero - TEMPO Ms. Rowena Agilada - TEMPO Mr. Alfie Lorenzo - ABANTE Mr. Ador V. Saluta – BULGAR Ms. Len Llanes - BULGAR Mr. Eugene Asis - PEOPLE'S JOURNAL Ms. Aster Amoyo - S MAGAZINE and Ms. Crispina Martinez Belen - MANILA BULLETIN
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL and COLLEGE OF QUEZON CITY Ms. Virginia Varilla of TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Mrs. Grace Sarao and Family, Mrs. Ma. Antonia Crudo, Mrs. Ma. Christina Del Rosario, Mrs. Candida Navarro, Mr. Antonio Buenaflor, Ms. Karen Fernandez and Sir Norberto Babas.
TRINITY UNIVERSITY OF ASIA
Kristine Caballero, Marlouie Figueras, Marianne Figueras, Dianne Mae San Pascual
T-Gang - Anthony Metrillo, Aldeb Fabian, Alex Carlos and friends
HRM - Rhia Del Rosario, Jen Reyes, Diane Calisay, Josette Patani, Franiella San Mateo and friends
MEDTECH - Annalea Leonardo, Avegail Radam, Kirsten Aprahs
ST. IGNATIUS ACADEMY OF QUEZON CITY Mrs. Betty Soriano, Mr. Ricardo Omotong, Mrs. Gina Victorino, Ms. Elenor Cruz, Ms. Farah Tuliao, Ms. Eden Gulipardo.
FLORA A. YLAGAN HIGH SCHOOL OF QUEZON CITY Mrs. Ellen Sapungan, Mr. Edwin Encina, Mrs. Bibas.
PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY High School Department Dasmariñas, Cavite Mr. Arnold Santos and to all of the High School Students Mrs. Melanie Manuel La Rue and Family Mr. Rory U. Creencia and Familly
friends ko sa showbiz Mon Consul, Pj Rupretch and Vino Belo
Mr. Butch Albaraccin of CENTER FOR POP MUSIC OF THE PHILIPPINES and to my coaches - Coach Aissa, Coach Chris, Coach Joy, Coach Cel
BIGMEN DANCERS Vj, Erik, Eachie, Joemar
FREEMALE DANCERS Allan Imbat, Mark Biazon, Ramir Novela, Rickson Duhig, Robby Escano, Ronald Remogat, Ronie Peralta, Angelo de la Paz, Jonnie Gamboa, Carlo Sagun, Gani Magsisi and Jayson Busa.
POWER IMAGE DANCERS - Ryan. Toshi, Francis, Vincent, Ethel, Irish, Germie, Paul, Dennis
Sir Leo Recto
LSR BEAT DANCERS
MUSIC BOX corner of Timog Avenue and Quezon Avenue - Daddy Wowie and Inang Sonny, my co-contestant last batch 1998 (18th Season).
SUPERVOICE - Ma'am Sheila L. Gamo, & Mr. and Mrs. Lopez
My Classmates in ABS CBN Talent Workshop Batch 35
Johann Escañan of STAR IN A MILLION
Denmark Sevilla, Paw Diaz, Raphael Martinez and Theo Bernados of STAR CIRCLE QUEST
My Ever Dearest Bestfriends!!! Mary Jean Gaudia and
Family and Fechie Arellano and Family,
(Thank you Girls! for supporting me!..)
SKIN646 Band, GROOVE CONTAGION Band, & KNIGHTLIFE Band
And JANCEN COSMETIC SURGERY and Staff
PERFECT SMILE and Staff
MOJO GYM
BERGMANN
ORANGE PLACE San Juan
ACL SUITE Cubao
CRISSA JEANS
HAWK BAG
SUGUS
MANELS
SHUBIZZ
SALON WEST
SKILSZ SALON
FROSTIE JEWELRIES
DARWIN RAMOS PHOTOGRAPHS
DINO LARA PHOTOGRAPHY
MARCO ABESAMIS PHOTOGRAPHY
"TO ALL THOSE WHO SUPPORTED ME I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART. I OWE YOU MY GRATITUDE =).
" AND ABOVE ALL ELSE TO MY GRANDFATHER AND MY FATHER FOR THEIR UNCEASING SUPPORT. =)
2004 August 15 - Caravan Queen Videoke Challenge Channel 7
2004 August 28/29 - Top 50 MTV Supahstar Channel 41
2004 September to November - 6th Grandfinalist of Born Diva
2004 October - TV Guest, Breakfast, Studio 23, ABS CBN
2004 October - Guest in ASAP
2004 October - Performer in DISH every Friday
2004 November - Guest in S Magazine 3rd Anniversary
2004 December - S Magazine with the finalist of Born Diva and other Big Stars from Channel 2 and Channel 7
2005 February 15 to May 28 - Basic Acting Workshop in ABS CBN
Sophia Montecarlo
