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Hello everyone!!! Welcome to my website! First of All I would Like to thank our Almighty God for all the blessings that he gave me. And thanks to my Papu & Grandpa. Also thanks to all the people who supported me while I was competing in BORN DIVA - ABS CBN . I extend my gratitude to Dr. John Cenica of Jancen Cosmetic Surgery Medical Spa, Dr. Cherry Anne Cruz of Perfect Smile, Ms, Pam Salcedo, Mr. Wilbert Ting Tolentino, Direk Rodgil Flores, Mr. Jonathan Manalo, Johann Escañan, Roche Chua of Eng Bee Tin Chinese Deli, Coach Maryliz Go Mendoza Cardinoza - Maryliz Voice Clinic, Trinity University of Asia and STAR MUSIC and a very special thanks to Mr. Vehnee Saturno who composed my song "Reason to go on." and thank you so much Kumoricon for giving me the title of KUMORICON IDOL for the year 2019!
Swirtty Mae was born on March 1, 1986 in Echelon Tower Malate, Manila to Aladino and Melinda Nibley better known by her screen name Sophia Montecarlo, she used to be a contestant on the reality show of ABS-CBN Born Diva. Promising diva Swirtty Mae's father was such a big fan of Vilma Santos that he named his daughter after the star mayor's son Luis Manzano (also known as Lucky Manzano), Nibley was baptized Swirtty Mae Nibley.
Sophia Montecarlo and her father Aladino Nibley
After taking a listen to the wide array of videos of her on YouTube, it is clear to see why she has come this far. She has been singing since childhood and her voice is clear, soulful and conveys true emotion with its pure and lovely tone. Montecarlo takes on the songs that suit her well and has such stage pressence that many has not seen in OPM since the likes of the legendary Regine Velasquez. The Fil-Am Vocal Arts Society feel proud to welcome Ms. Sophia Montecarlo as our diva in the waiting and nominate her for Best New Artist and Best Rock/Alternative Solo Vocalist and Best Overall Female Vocal Performance of the Year for our little Online Music Awards. Even though, we not live up to the status of the WCOPA, we hope that she still feels honored if she wins.
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Swirtty/Sophia's dad must have been totally star-struck that he trained his daughter to sing, starting at age 3. During her childhood, Nibley performed at Manila Hotel, Waterfront Manila Pavilion Hotel & Casino and Holiday Inn Manila. While at Trinity High School, she was a Rotary Club Member. Nibley graduated from Trinity High School in 2003. She has a very diverse background, her family hails from a multiracial clan, she's half Filipino, part Japanese, Vietnamese, Scottish, Spanish, and White (American) descent.
Sophia Montecarlo with her Mom and Dad
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 Swirtty, a Mass Communication major in Trinity University of Asia, was a runaway winner when she sang the lung-busting Halik by Aegis.
Sophia Montecarlo with her grandfather Lloyd
Pinoy pop mezzo-soprano, Sophia Montecarlo has made a long trip from the days since was studying communications while at Trinity University of Asia. Recently, she was one of the representatives of the Philippines at the World Championship of Performing Arts in the Comtemporary, Rock, Latin and General categories. On top of that, Ms. Montecarlo took home a medal in each of the categories respectively (Contemporary: Silver, Rock: Bronze, Latin: Silver, General: Silver).