Lianne Tabuyo

Mostly known for co-leading the Faith Gospel Center worship team in Vallejo, alongside Jaegar Valle. Tabuyo was also one of the first citizens of Hawaii to decorate and design a bike rack in Downtown Honolulu, as well as participate in a Public Service Announcement for the Honolulu Hot Wheel's program.

Background information

Tabuyo (born May 7, 1989) was raised in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii. Daughter to Aurelio Tabuyo and Lilia Dela Cruz, Tabuyo began singing at the age of 2. Her mother noticed her talent and pushed her daughter to sing at many Filipino parties and functions. Tabuyo competed in many singing competitions, most notably, Keiki Stars at the age of 7. She's performed for Representative Dennis Arakaki as well as former Hawaii Governor, Benjamin Cayetano. Tabuyo attended Kalihi-Waena Elementary School, Dole Middle School, Washington Middle School and Farrington High School up until her junior year. She later went on to attend Pinole Valley High School, and is currently attending UC Davis as a communications major.

The arts
Tabuyo has always been a participant in school productions and the school choir. She has competed against American Idol semi-finalist, Jordan Segundo on numerous occasions. Tabuyo was also member of T-Shirt Theatre under the direction of George Kon and Walt Dulaney. In 2002, while singing a solo for a choir performance in Ala Moana Shopping Center, Tabuyo was handpicked by Cirque du Soleil's Welby Altidor to audition for the world renowned show, Quidam. She later went on to attend a Broadway class at Iolani School taught by 's Christine Yasunaga (also Lea Salonga's sister-in-law.) Tabuyo attended World Talent INC. and participated in many local-based auditions.

Youtube
Videos of Tabuyo singing alone and with the worship team are moderately viewed on Youtube. The video "Cry", a cover by The Veronicas sung by Tabuyo and her sister drew a considerable amount of viewers in a very short time. Viewers increase everyday.

Religion
Tabuyo is a devoted Pentecostal Christian and attends Faith Gospel Center in Vallejo. The church is part of the IAFB assemblies. She is an active member in the church's youth group under the direction of the IAFB's newly elected Northern California district President, Jojo Cristobal. Its worship team plays at various events and is influenced by Hillsong United and Frontline Worship.

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