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Swirtty Mae Nibley better known by her screen name Sophia Montecarlo born on March 1, 1986 in Echelon Tower Malate, Manila  is a half Filipino quarter Japanese and American who used to be a contestant on the reality television show Born Diva

Sophia was born on March 1, 1986 to parents Aladino and Melinda Nibley, she was the eldest in her family, with one brother (Carlyle) and one sister (Furzopeda Mae).

Young promising diva Sophia Montecarlo's father was such a big fan of  Vilma Santos that he named his daughter after the star mayor's son Luiz Manzano aka Lucky Manzano, Sophia was baptized Swirtty Mae Nibley, Lucky. Swirtty/Sophia's dad must have been totally star-struck that he trained his daughter to sing, starting at age 3. The 6th Grandfinalist of Born Diva TV series, said she could sing as many as 20 songs every day when she reached her teens, Little wonder Sophia, a Mass Communicarion major in Trinity University of Asia was a runaway winner when she sang the lungbusting Halik by Aegis.

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Born Diva performances

Week #Song ChoiceOriginal ArtistResult
Top 16HalikAegisSafe
Top 8Reason to go onSophia MontecarloSafe
Top 7Love Takes TimeMariah CareySafe
Top 6Objection (Tango)ShakiraEliminated



 


CAREER, RECOGNITION AND EXPOSURE

1992 - 1st Runner up Singing Contest Super Musical Jamboree in Turbina, Laguna

1992 - Guesting in AM Radio Station with Neil Sevilla

1992 - Guesting with Harlene Bautista, Neil Sevilla Mother's Day Concert

1992 - Guesting with Isabel Granada, L.A Lopez, and many more in Kuya Ompang Show in Isettan Recto

1997 August 16 - Beyond all Limits Concert Voice and Stage Performance of Sheila Noreen Lopez

1998 - Anniversary of Remate Tonight Guest

1998 - 1st Runner up YMCA "Dakilang Lahi"

1998 December 13 - 4th Runner up "The Music Box Singing Contest Finals"

1999 - 3rd Runner up "Duet Singing Competition" with Virracel Enriquez Trinity H.S.

1999 - ETV 39 cu@e Ch.4 Regular Performer every Tuesday and Thursday

1999 - Finalist "Rey Salac Talent Search" Marikina Riverbank

2000 September 15 - The Outstanding Performer of the year" Manila News Star

2000 - Champion " Inter-School Singing Contest" Sta. Mesa

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

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


2007 Guest in Fiesta ng Nazareno, Quiapo Plaza Miranda
Guest in Mr. and Ms. A.S Trinity University of Asia with Kris Bernal
Guest in Rotaract
Concert at the Park with Trinity University of Asia Brass Band
Guest in Brgy. Pinyahan with Vino Bello

2008 Guest in National Broadcasting Network Ch. 4 A.S.K Ang Say ng Kabataan
Mr. & Ms. Trinity University of Asia 2008
Marilao, Bulacan with Brass Band of Trinity University of Asia
Most Outstanding Performer of the Year Manila Hotel

2009 Talk N Text with Uma Khouny and Cassandra Ponti
Mr. and Ms. Trinity University of Asia 2009
Why Men Love Whisper Top 3 Best Getting Close Photo Story for April with Christian Mico Bungay and Top 2 Grandfinalist.

2010 Mr. and Ms. Don Quintin Coronation Night with Hon. Aiko Melendez and Hon. Arlene De Guzman
World Championship of Performing Arts Representative of the Philippines July 17 -25 to be held in Hollywood, USA




SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:



Mama Melinda & Family, Aunt Dory, 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,"Tita" Nova Santos,

"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

Daisy Lyn Amante, Shirley Ong, Joey Peterson, Jolette Midas Peterson, Rizalyn Alvarez of Cavite

LOG-IN.Net Anonas Computer Shop - Vince, Chester, Clarence & Mariel

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 Ahron Villena, Kontin Roque, Che Tolentino, Mon Consul, Pj Rupretch, Vino Bello & Johann Escañan 

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

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

DINO LARA PHOTOGRAPHY

MARCO ABESAMIS PHOTOGRAPHY

DENSE MODESTO PHOTOGRAPHY

MJ CACHERO PHOTOGRAPHY

DARWIN RAMOS 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. =)