American Idol Finalist David Archuleta was born in Miami, Florida on December 28,1990. Devout Mormon parents Jeff Archuleta and Lupe Marie moved David and his four siblings to Salt Lake City Utah when David was 6. Besides watching his mother Lupe sing and dance salsa at events with her three sisters in a group known as the Mayorga Sisters. His father was also a performer who was always playing jazz on the trumpet around the house. He also had ordinary childhood activities like joining the Boy-Scouts of America before discovering his love of music. Archuleta seems to have found his true calling while watching a video of Les Miserables.
His official page states:
“As his family was relocating from Florida to Utah. It was the 10th anniversary concert of the stage musical "Les Miserables" and David became captivated with the music, playing the tape over and over, memorizing each song, complete with cockney accents. Then he discovered and fell in love with other musicals like "Evita" and "Into the Woods.”
“As his family was relocating from Florida to Utah. It was the 10th anniversary concert of the stage musical "Les Miserables" and David became captivated with the music, playing the tape over and over, memorizing each song, complete with cockney accents. Then he discovered and fell in love with other musicals like "Evita" and "Into the Woods.”
Soon the 10 year old multi talented singer, musician, began performing in public. One of his first notable performances was at the Utah Talent Competition . He performed a rendition of "Dolly Parton's I will always love you", which earned him a standing ovation and title of Child division.
That win led him to his Television debut on the Jenny Jones “Future Latino Star’s” show. He blew away the audience by singing his version of “ And I am telling you,I’m not going”. Later at age 12 he sang of several episodes of Star Search hosted by the Arsenio Hall . Star Search had already launched the careers of other pop stars such as Britney Spears, Tiffany, Christina Aguilera, Aaliyah, Destiny’s Child,Jessica Simpson,Usher, and Archuleta was no exception.
He was headed for the top!
He appeared on Jenny Jones, and CBS’s The Early Show. There he met the finalists of American Idols first season. Archuleta used that opportunity to sing an acapella rendition of “I am telling you..I’m not going”. Reportedly he received high praise from Kelly Clarkson , American Idols first winner. When his Star Search stint was complete he found himself suffering partial vocal paralysis. He declined surgery and instead put himself on a strict vocal rest which paid off when he auditioned of American Idol in 2007.
After a performance of John Mayers song “Waiting for the world to change” Archuleta won his gold ticket to Hollywood. David was received well by fans and the judges but his father was not as warmly received. His father Jeff was attacked as a difficult and “controlling stage parent” in the weekly tabloids. Archuleta himself barely escaped a media attack when he was accused of avoiding a line of John Lennon's "Imagine" because of his religious beliefs.
Concert Photo WIKI
The Finals found Archuleta at age 16, competing against David Cook, who ultimately won the competition . Archuleta has not let the loss to Cook get him down. He continues to perform for the “Jive” lable, and has even acted on shows such as iCarly and Hannah Montana . This year he toured the United Kingdom with English band McFly, and begins a tour with “up and coming” Demi Lovato June 21,2009.
David and Fans Photos courtesy of Todd Pennington
Archuleta Fan Todd Pennington:
"I met David for the first time when he was 13-years-old (May 17th, 2004.)
He came and sang "Imagine" at the Boys & Girls Club in Wellington, FL
where I was the social recreation director. Even though he was Guest of
Honor, David asked if he could serve pizza to the 100+ other children
before he ate. Also, after the party, David pitched in and helped carry
out the empty pizza boxes and bags of trash."
He came and sang "Imagine" at the Boys & Girls Club in Wellington, FL
where I was the social recreation director. Even though he was Guest of
Honor, David asked if he could serve pizza to the 100+ other children
before he ate. Also, after the party, David pitched in and helped carry
out the empty pizza boxes and bags of trash."
David signs an autograph for a Fan (photo WIKI)
His fans dubbed the “Arch Angels” have not let him down either. L.A Times reporter Richard Rushfield said the “hysteria” over David has only increased. Archuleta has not let all this fame go to his head, instead he being a role model, and giving back to others by teaming up with several charities including Do Something.org along with www.dunkinbrands.com/Foundation/ .Another oragnization close to his heart is Rising Star Outreachand and the fan-base charityinitiative at Angels for a Cause .
David Archuleta ...He’s growing up to be quite an American Idol.
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