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{{Short description|Filipino American singer}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2019}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=September 2022}}
{{POV|date=October 2015}}
{{Philippine name|Roque|Velasco}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| name = Camile Velasco
| birth_name = Ciara-Camile Roque Velasco
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1985|9|1}}▼
| birth_place = [[Makati]], Philippines
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'''Ciara-Camile "Camile" Roque Velasco''' (born September 1, 1985), known by her stage name '''Eli-Mac''', is a [[Philippines|Filipino]]
==Early life==
Born in [[Makati
== Career ==
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=== ''American Idol'' 3 contestant ===
In 2003, Velasco auditioned for ''[[American Idol]]'' in [[Honolulu]], [[Oahu]] and was unanimously accepted by the judges for her rendition of the chorus and bridge of
In the Hollywood round, Velasco sang several songs solo and performed "[[You Can't Hurry Love]]" in a group. She was eventually advanced to the Top 32, in the second group of
On ''American Idol'', Velasco's trademark was a red, yellow and green [[Rastafari movement|Rasta]] wristband, which she continually wore on her left wrist
Vocally, Velasco was
=== Leaving ''American Idol'' ===
Velasco was eliminated from ''American Idol'' on April 7, 2004. She, [[Diana DeGarmo]] and [[Jasmine Trias]], a fellow [[Filipino-American]]
When
After ''American Idol'', Velasco went to the [[Philippines]] to perform at a Christmas concert with [[Martin Nievera]]. She
▲When Velasco’s friend, [[Fantasia Barrino]], won the competition, the Top 10 of American Idol 3 began to prepare for a US tour, sponsored by [[Pop Tarts]], which would consist of more than fifty shows across the country, and a few overseas. On the tour, Velasco sang ''Ex Factor'', partially as a tribute to Lauryn Hill, and inserted a self-written verse called ''Destiny'' in her performances at later shows. She also sang solo during group covers of "[[When Doves Cry]]", "Heartburn", "[[Crazy in Love (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Crazy in Love]]", and "[[Ain't No Mountain High Enough]]". Velasco later reflected that the tour was an amazing experience, and it had raised her confidence immensely.
▲After American Idol, Velasco went to the [[Philippines]] to perform at a Christmas concert with [[Martin Nievera]]. She also made numerous television appearances, and performed with South Border, [[Billy Crawford]], and several other local and international stars. When she returned to the US, Velasco settled in Los Angeles, California, and began to work in the studio, and study music and writing at the [[Musicians Institute|Musician’s Institute]] in Hollywood.
=== Solo career ===
In 2005, Velasco headlined a variety of gigs after signing with Universal/[[Motown Records]]. In the first half of the year, she performed at the [[Pro Bowl]] Concert in Hawaii; the Yeah Baby! Expo in Anaheim; a two-day concert for the 50th State Fair in Oahu; and in Phoenix and San Diego, where she sang the national anthem. Velasco also made appearances on American Idol and at the Gen Ex LA Fashion Week. When her first single, "Hangin’ On," was released, her demand increased, especially in the Filipino-American music scene. This led to several headlining concerts, including the two-day Fil-Am Unity Jam (A Night with Camile Velasco) [[3-Style Attractions]], Jam Sessions, and Lumpiapalooza 2 in California, as well as a concert with Gary Valenciano and IBU in Chicago. One of
In 2006, Velasco parted with Motown Records, but continued to perform around the US. In January, she made a rare East Coast appearance in New York, and made an announcement at a press conference that she would be joining the Filipino band, [[Aegis (band)|Aegis]], for a US tour. Throughout the year, Velasco made appearances on American Idol and the Idol Tonight segment. She also performed enthusiastically in Hawaii, almost once a month. On her [[MySpace]] page, Velasco chose to release a new song-in-the-making, entitled
In the first week of February 2007, Velasco had the honor of opening for her idol, [[Lauryn Hill]], at the Bob Marley Fest in [[Kapolei, HI]].
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Velasco took an extended break from performing in June 2007 after the Fiesta Filipinas in Oxnard, California, to further concentrate on songwriting and finishing her debut album.
As of April 2008, Velasco premiered a weekly show on [[YouTube
In the fourth quarter of 2008, she appeared on American Idol Rewind, which re-runs episodes from the third season of the television series with recent interviews of past contestants.
Her single "Guava Jelly" was produced by [[Stephen Marley (musician)|Stephen Marley]] and released onto iTunes in October 14, 2008. It received the [[Hawaii Music Awards]]' Single of the Year in April 2009.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.pr.com/press-release/148109|title=American Idol Camile Velasco Wins Hawaii Music Awards' Single of the Year of Hit Song Guava Jelly|work=PR.com|access-date=
In 2013, she appeared on the track "All My Time" on [[Cheesa]]'s debut album, ''Naked''.<ref>{{cite web|title=NAKED
In October 2014, she released her Dubstop EP.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.honolulupulse.com/2015/01/heels-picks-eli-mac/|title=Heels & Picks: Eli-Mac shines with 'Dub Stop'
==Credits==
=== Songs performed on ''American Idol'' (televised) ===
* "[[Ready or Not (Fugees song)|Ready or Not]]"
* "[[One Last Cry]]"
* "[[Son of a Preacher Man]]"
* "[[Desperado (Eagles song)|Desperado]]"
* "[[For Once in My Life]]"
* "[[Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (song)|Goodbye Yellow Brick Road]]"
==Discography==
===Albums===
*''Dub Stop
*''Tricky One
===Singles===
*2005: "Hangin On"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/2005/08/30/features/story1.html|title=Making a move: Camile Velasco has an isle show and just released her debut single|last=Genegabus|first=Jason|date=August 30, 2005|website=archives.starbulletin.com
*2008: "Guava Jelly" <small>(feat. [[Stephen Marley (musician)|Stephen Marley]])</small>
*2010: "Super Star" (Japan only)
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{{American Idol 3}}
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[[Category:American musicians of Filipino descent]]
[[Category:Filipino child singers]]
[[Category:Filipino female singers]]▼
[[Category:Singers from Hawaii]]
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[[Category:People from Maui]]
[[Category:Filipino emigrants to the United States]]
[[Category:21st-century Filipino women singers]]
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