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| Entertainment : The Cebuana Diva |
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by: Kathy Ciudadano
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|  They say that real talent is hard to find. Not here in Cebu where practically anybody can sing and not just sing but world class talents. We have produced a lot of Cebuana Divas like Dulce, Dessa, Vina Morales, Verni Varga, Ana Fegi, Sheryn Regis and the latest singing sensation, Rochelle "Raki" Vega. Tagged as the "Ultimate Born Diva", which she won in the prestigious nationwide singing competition by ABS-CBN - "Born Diva".
She bested seven other contestants with her unique and powerful singing voice. Her winning piece was "Today" which was written by an award winning songwriter, Trina Belamide. But this Cebuana is more than a Diva in heart, even with her new appearance (had her nose and eyes done which was part of the contest), P200,000 cash prize, a recording contract with Star Records and a house and lot, she has remained true to her roots and has kept humble even with her new found fame and fortune.
Raki from Mandaue, Cebu, started singing when she was 3 yrs old, was part of a church choir at the age of 8 and has joined a lot of amateur singing contests here in Cebu and also known as the "Jingle Queen". For her love of music, she became a music teacher at Asian Academy of Music.
For her, winning the contest is God's plan to use her in spreading His goodness through her voice and music. She is also part of a foundation which is an advocacy group for human rights, environment and against corruption.
Just last month, she has been chosen by Actor's Actors Inc, to lead the role of Ti Moune, a peasant girl, in a musical play called "Once on this Island" with Jeffrey Hidalgo and other powerhouse casts in Manila.
Once again, this has proven that with real talent, respect for your roots and faith in God can surely bring you places
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| Comments | by: Chiliann - Bacolod City
on: Sep 21, 2005 04:55 PMI like raki vega, she is so cool and modest.
| by: craig - Butuan
on: Oct 28, 2005 04:26 AMyes! maayo si raki, untana mahatagan pud siya og break sa
TV sama nila sheryn, dessa, dulce ug uban pa... kay sa
pagkakaron wala nako siya kaayo makita sa TV...
| by: allan - New York, USA
on: Jan 07, 2006 05:43 PMjust discovered this COOL website...ill keep coming back!!!
| by: Mack T. Manx - USA
on: Jan 25, 2006 12:59 AMYou forgot to list the two notable and venerated Divas: Amapola and
Pilita Corrales.
| by: the legend... - cebu
on: Feb 13, 2006 12:21 PMWe don't see Raki on t.v. as much as we'd luck,but I think it's
her choice. Maybe... I'm quite sure,she's happy with what she's doing right
now... Stage plays,where she belongs... Incomparable ung experience sa stage
plays...
Just too sad,I wasn't able to catch her sa Asian Academy when I studied
there..hmp! Good Luck Raki!
| by: bryANT - USA
on: Jul 30, 2006 05:30 AMI love cebuano
| by: wyndel - Queens, New York
on: Sep 23, 2006 02:53 AMi hope raki cud perform here in qeens,NY..im a great fan of you raki! more
power to you!!
| by: Maxine - cebu
on: Nov 17, 2007 03:43 AMim proud to be a cebuana...
Good luck Raki !!!
| by: Maricar - Cebu
on: Feb 23, 2008 05:37 AMShe's one true and good person, still cool way back STC days. I'm glad
to know she's happy and fulfilled with her singing career.
Take care Rochelle!
| by: chef rian taboada - noor alhasa K.s.A
on: Apr 17, 2008 12:12 AMraki vega is my kababayan specifically from mandaue city.she has good voice.im proud to be a cebuanoe.basta bisaya sikat.god blees RAkI!
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