Star Search Winner Confident Of Talent

Written by Meghan Bonin
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
Caption: SAMOA'S LATEST SINGING SENSATION :Kalepo Pupualii, 2007 Star Search Winner The winner of Star Search 2007 and new singing sensation, Kalepo Pupualii, is confident that success as a singer is just around the corner for him. The winner of the solo category believes wholeheartedly in what he is capable of accomplishing, in his singing career. Kalepo maybe a local celebrity but insists that he is indeed the same person and that nothing will ever change. “I was a student of Tourism and Hospitality and therefore I know how each person has different needs, which is why I am working on a new approach for my album,” says Kalepo “My objective is to concentrate on developing my musical strength, so that I have the aptitude to cater for all audiences. “This is an entirely new career path for me and therefore I want to make sure that I do this the right way, in regards to awareness through all musical aspects such as ‘copyrighting’ and so forth. But most importantly I just want to concentrate on making sure I satisfy all my audiences both locally and overseas.” Music was already a family passion when Kalepo grew up. His father and uncles once had a band they called the Lion Band. This is where he was inspired into the musical scene and where he now intends to earn a living in a follow on to his Star Search success. “I was automatically attracted to music through my family and relatives, and also provided the motivation”. Kalepo believes that singing can be done by anyone. He knows that once you establish a love for music you start to learn and continue on to where you want to be with your music. Kalepo left for New Zealand on Wednesday last week, to put together his first compact disc album at Samoa’s Post studio as part of his Start Search winning prize package. He is confident in the lineup of songs he plans to record for the album. He was critical however of previous Star Search winners who rushed off to New Zealand unprepared and ended up with their albums enjoying little success. For his part he has made sure that he is ready to give his music 100% so he can give something back worthy of his fans and supporter in Samoa. Kalepo plans to dedicate his first album to his late uncle, Rev. Kalepo Puapualii, as well as his fans. While music is his current passion for the moment, it is leisure time to enjoy while it lasts. His longterm hopes is for a career in shipping or sailing. “I believe anything is possible if you give it your all, and to never forget those who helped you get where you are.” Comments (5) Subscribe to this comment's feed To the star search winner. written by David Kalepo Pupualii, November 20, 2007 Congratulations cuz on your win. We're all happy and proud of you back here in Oz. We cant wait to hear your first album. I have tryed to call you but your phone is always buzy. Must have too many ladies calling you now ahehe. I guess if there was any one in the family to excell in the music industry it was always going to be you. Thanks for honourying my fathers memory and I'm sure he is extremely proud of his God son. Good luck and God bless. TO THE STAR SEARCH WINNER written by jack Pupualii, December 06, 2007 Sole uso a BIG congradulations to u on your win!! as David said we are all happy and also proud of you for giving it your all, u deserve this win. The family has seen the DVD of your performances and it was excellent. Dad and Lefau said what got you through was your song choices which was beautiful and suited your vocal range.Heard your CD launch in NZ was last week, well hope all went well. Good luck on the album cuz and dont be shy to send us a copy " FOR FREE " lol make sure you make your way down to Australia so we could have a good jam for old times sake. Until then bro take good care and dont change, continue the way you are! GOD BLESS.... uso written by jako Pupualii, April 17, 2008 sole malo. well done cuz written by rosalina, August 09, 2008 yay youre a wondderful person and well done from oz malo le soifua written by luaitavita, September 23, 2008 talofa, malo le soifua maua ma le lagi soifua i lau susuga. o a mai lena itu o le tatou atunuu. o lo o manuia lava le uso nei. Write comment Name Email Title Comment

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