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Pauline Curuenavuli (born 15 October 1982), better known simply as Paulini, is a Fijian Australian R&B and pop singer, songwriter and actress, who rose to prominence as a contestant on the first season of ''Australian Idol'' in 2003. She subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony BMG until 2009, when she signed with Independent record label Albert Music. In 2004, Paulini released her debut single "Angel Eyes", which peaked at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart for three consecutive weeks, and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). The single earned Paulini an ARIA Music Award nomination for 'Highest Selling Single'. Her debut studio album ''One Determined Heart'' (2004), debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart, where it remained for two consecutive weeks. The album was also certified platinum by the ARIA. Paulini earned ARIA No. 1 Chart Awards for both "Angel Eyes" and ''One Determined Heart''. In 2006, Paulini released her second studio album, ''Superwoman'', which included the singles "Rough Day" and "So Over You". The album reached number 72 on the ARIA Albums Chart, failing to achieve the commercial success of her debut album. ''Superwoman'' earned Paulini two nominations at the 2007 Urban Music Awards for 'Best R&B Album' and 'Best Female Artist'. Also during 2006, Paulini became a member of Australian all-girl pop group Young Divas. The group later disbanded in 2008, with all members resuming their solo careers. In November 2009, Paulini released a charity single titled, "Scarless", to help raise awareness and support for the White Ribbon Campaign. In November 2010, she collaborated with Irish singer Ronan Keating on the single "Believe Again". Paulini also made her acting debut in the television film ''Sisters of War'' (2010). Since signing with Albert Music in 2009, Paulini has written songs for several artists in Europe, and has collaborated with songwriters such as Allan Eshuijs. Her third studio album ''Come Alive'' was released in May 2015, and debuted at number 25 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The album was preceded by the singles "Air It All Out" and "By My Side". ==Early life, beginnings and ''Australian Idol''== Born in Fiji in 1982, Pauline Curuenavuli moved to Sydney with her family when she was four years old. At six years of age, she was already singing in her local choir. In 1990 Pauline's brother was shot and killed during a robbery incident.〔 In 1997, she was placed into a talent development program at her high school, Bankstown Girls High School.〔 Pauline entered the televised talent contest ''StarStruck'', winning the contest.〔 Following the show, Pauline recorded a track, "When You Believe" for the program's CD.〔 With the involvement of her high-school music department, Pauline was also a participant on ABC's live Schools Spectacular concerts.〔 In 2001, she formed a band called MIXX, which included her two sisters, Sereima Curuenavuli and Litia Curuenavuli.〔 At the same time she began cutting demos as a solo artist. In 2003, Pauline was invited by the South Pacific Games team in Fiji to open their competition. She recorded the show's anthem, "Many Rhythms, One Love," for the Games' official album, ''The Pacific at Its Best''.〔 During this time, Paulini auditioned for the first season of ''Australian Idol''.〔 She earned praise from the judges for performing songs by Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Thelma Houston, and Toni Braxton.〔 During the final five week, Paulini wore a gold dress designed for her by Charlie Brown. Judge Ian "Dicko" Dickson commented on the dress saying "You should choose more appropriate clothes or shed some pounds", which resulted in a great deal of debate and controversy in the media relating to teenage girls and anorexia. In the "final four" week, Paulini landed in the bottom two with fellow finalist Cosima De Vito. It was then announced that she was eliminated. In a poll taken on ''Australian Idol'', Paulini's elimination was the second most surprising elimination ever.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Paulini」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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