Palace to track Fil-Am’s progress in ‘American Idol’

Now that she has broken into the Top 10 of the reality television talent competition “American Idol," Filipino-American Thialorei Lising “Thia" Megia can expect Malacañang to be among her ardent followers in the Philippines. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Palace will join Filipinos in keeping following of Megia’s progress in the upcoming stages of the competition. “Susundan natin ang magiging progress niya as the competition goes on. Marami tayong mga kababayan na nanoood ng American Idol, mas marami nakatutok dahil meron tayong kababayang kasali sa competition," she said on government-run dzRB radio. (We will keep track of her progress as the competition goes on. Many Filipinos are watching ‘American Idol,’ I am sure more will keep track of the competition because we have a fellow Filipino in the Top 10.) Megia, 15, was extremely elated after entering the Top 10 of American Idol Season 10. She impressed and received praises from judges following her rendition of the song “Out Here on My Own." “When somebody’s pitch is so perfect, it doesn’t matter what you sing," judge Steven Tyler said. Jennifer Lopez added, “It was so beautiful. It was a quiet moment. You were there standing still and you captivated every single person in this room." For his part, Randy Jackson said she [Megia] is like the female Michael Jackson when it comes to having the perfect tone. Randy said, “Your tone reminded me of the tone of the late Michael Jackson." — LBG, GMA News