Post by Pinkline Jones on Apr 6, 2004 11:53:52 GMT 10
Paulini's last laugh
April 04, 2004
SHE was mocked on Australian Idol for wearing an unforgettable gold dress, but Paulini Curuenavuli has had the last laugh after signing a four-album deal with Sony
Music.
The Fijian-born, Bankstown-based singer
became a national favourite after being
criticised by Idol judges Ian "Dicko" Dickson
and Mark Holden as too heavy to wear the
tight-fitting Charlie Brown dress.
"I think they did me a favour, because people
remember me via that dress," Curuenavuli said.
Idol's official label, BMG, had first option on
signing Curuenavuli, but chose instead to ink
deals with winner Guy Sebastian, runner-up
Shannon Noll, drag queen Courtney Act and
Robert "Millsy" Mills.
"After I came out of Idol, I didn't receive phone
calls from anyone," Curuenavuli said.
"I told myself to be determined and patient
and, after the national Idol tour, the record companies started ringing me with offers."
While Sony Music CEO Denis Handlin, head of Artist & Repertoire Mike Taylor and Curuenavuli's manager, David Caplice, celebrated with champagne, the teetotal
Paulini nursed an orange juice.
"I just think it's better for me and my voice if I don't drink," she said.
Curuenavuli is hoping to release a funk, soul and R&B album before the end of the year, and is currently sifting through dozens of potential tracks.
The Sunday Telegraph
April 04, 2004
SHE was mocked on Australian Idol for wearing an unforgettable gold dress, but Paulini Curuenavuli has had the last laugh after signing a four-album deal with Sony
Music.
The Fijian-born, Bankstown-based singer
became a national favourite after being
criticised by Idol judges Ian "Dicko" Dickson
and Mark Holden as too heavy to wear the
tight-fitting Charlie Brown dress.
"I think they did me a favour, because people
remember me via that dress," Curuenavuli said.
Idol's official label, BMG, had first option on
signing Curuenavuli, but chose instead to ink
deals with winner Guy Sebastian, runner-up
Shannon Noll, drag queen Courtney Act and
Robert "Millsy" Mills.
"After I came out of Idol, I didn't receive phone
calls from anyone," Curuenavuli said.
"I told myself to be determined and patient
and, after the national Idol tour, the record companies started ringing me with offers."
While Sony Music CEO Denis Handlin, head of Artist & Repertoire Mike Taylor and Curuenavuli's manager, David Caplice, celebrated with champagne, the teetotal
Paulini nursed an orange juice.
"I just think it's better for me and my voice if I don't drink," she said.
Curuenavuli is hoping to release a funk, soul and R&B album before the end of the year, and is currently sifting through dozens of potential tracks.
The Sunday Telegraph
Good for her.
