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I'd like to apologize to all of my readers for posting this late but its finally here so i hope you like it.

Camile Velasco – Interview

IP:
How has the overall American Idol audition process affected your life today?
CV: American Idol changed my life completely....!! It was definitely what made me decide, for sure, that i wanted a career in the music industry...whether it be on or off stage...it made me more in-tune to music and my goals/dreams in life....it opened my eyes, and it made me grow as a person, writer, and performer....time of my life....!!


IP:
What is your most notable memory of the audition process?
CV: My most notable memory would probably be walking in that room in front of Simon, Paula, and Randy it was the longest 50 steps of my life....and the dead silence right before they told me to sing the song that i would be singing...my heart was pounding like crazy...!!!!


IP:
Are there any idol hopefuls that you still keep in contact with today?
CV: I talk to Fantasia the most....she usually calls me when she's in la...(since i live out here) and sometimes Jasmine...we are from the same state (Hawaii) so you know how that is....

IP:
What advice would you give to someone with the dream of being on American Idol?
CV: I would say....just have fun....take it in as an experience to learn from, and most importantly, be yourself...!!

IP:
What is the current project you are working on? Music? Acting? Career?
CV: Right now i am working on my debut album...released through indie hip hop label up above records....first quarter 2009....i am very excited....!!

IP:
Who is your idol/role model and how have they inspired you?
CV: My role model would have to be someone like beyonce'....she works so hard to achieve her goals...and i admire that...!!

IP:
What should your fans be watching out for in the near future?
CV: Please watch out for the album...debut long awaited album....early 2009, and please tune in to camile.tv on youtube.com/camiletv

IP:
Which idol contestant are you listening to in your cd/mp3 player?
CV: I would have to say fantasia...hehe...that's my girl...!!

IP:
Any other insights and comments….
CV: Yes....of course.....always follow your heart....and most definitely....love life...love, love, love life....cause it can be taken away from you in the blink of an eye....god bless....!!

-Camile.
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