Here are some pics of Carol Banawa auditioning for American Idol in Texas:

from Mr Bum

from MY_maka_mandag
{All pictures borrowed from the PEX AI 5 Thread.}
Carol Banawa’s audition was not broadcasted. And she was not one of those going to Hollywood that were shown at the end of the program. However, it is still possible that she got through to Hollywood. However, spoilers for the Top 24 do not include the name Carol Banawa. She is currently married to an American military man, so her family name might have changed. Or she might have changed the name she actually used.
Carol was in the Philippines recently to perform in some shows in Manila. But she is reportedly going back to USA this first week of February.
So did she or didn’t she??? She is not talking about it and neither is her home network: ABS-CBN. But we’ll know soon enough. The first round of Hollywood auditions are going to be shown next week.




February 8th, 2006 at 12:33 am
So what is the real name of Carol Banawa? Are there any rules in American idol which states that you cannot audition if you are a professional singer already like the case of carol banawa?
February 8th, 2006 at 7:54 am
her real name is Carol Claire Banawa
February 9th, 2006 at 2:41 am
so i guess this means she did not make it. . hay!
February 9th, 2006 at 2:44 am
i wonder what song she sang? and what was the comment of the judges? specially simon. . .
February 15th, 2006 at 6:58 pm
Crisostomo is her new last name
March 19th, 2006 at 2:43 pm
Leave her alone–jut let her live her life the way she wants!!
March 25th, 2006 at 10:24 pm
go girl!! winner ka pra sa amin!!!!!
April 25th, 2006 at 6:41 pm
Congratulations parin! Basta ituloy mo lang ang pag hahabol sa gusto mo!!!
May 15th, 2006 at 8:22 pm
wow galing talaga ng PINAY/PINOY…kahit saan pwede mo isabak…nkakasabay….
carol is good singer….sayang nga at bigla nalang cya nag asawa kung kailan KAINITAN NG KANYANG KASIKATAN…well gud for her…she finally found SOMEONE…..and she can bak to her career in the phils…
well…i think she cant make it….AMERICAN IDOL? coz she’s over qualified…..coz she’s PROFESSIONAL SINGER already in the philippines…..
WELL…GIRL………….UR GREAT……KEEP IT UP
August 5th, 2006 at 8:02 am
was that carol?it seems like she is not her???i dont know perhaps its because i have not seen her on tv long enough…can someone confirm if she’s really it?
February 18th, 2007 at 12:41 am
pra sa ‘min….no.1 k p rin!!!!
manalo, mtalo…..run away winner!!!
we miss her so much and we’ve been waiting for her grand comback in here in the country!
May 25th, 2007 at 9:31 am
there’s no doubt, carol is one of the most talented singers in the country.one of the most beautiful voices ever heard.even if she’s not here,she’s still being remembered. i miss her so much. nobody sings like carol does.i know she’ll make it to AI at the right time…she’s definitely a lot better than other finalists..that’s already proven!
August 31st, 2007 at 4:45 am
Magkasabayan kmi ni carol sa mga singing contests nung bata pa kmi, just lyk Mau Marcelo and I..nways, tga Batangas din kc ako eh. She is truly very talented and I love her voice. AI must be crazy not to accept her, mas magaling pa nga sya kay Jordin Sparks eh..
September 11th, 2007 at 4:25 am
Hi! MS.Carol miss u SOOO much PO.Sna bumalik kna.ingats always.we luv u.
September 11th, 2007 at 4:27 am
I miss una po.ingats!.i luv u.mwahh.
September 25th, 2007 at 4:05 pm
Hello Carol,
Your one of the best singer we have in the Phil. I love the song STAY , Every time you sings you touch my heart! Good luck in what ever dreams you want to fulfill! you”ll can make it carol because you sing from the heart…
October 30th, 2007 at 5:48 am
Carol and I have been working at the hospital for a little over a year now. All I can say about her is that she is determined. She is currently going college and is a few classes away from getting her nursing degree.
November 28th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
HI!everyone.I really miss CAROL and she’s rily my idol and my inspiration.NWEI,i just wanna inform u that she has now her fansfriendster.2 those who are interested,just simply add CAROL_FANSCLUB04@yahoo.com.to unite her fans.SEE U THERE!.
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:08 am
Hey Guys, okay, so Carol auditioned..they LOVED her, the thing is though, she is not yet an American Citizen. They like her so much, the producer talked to her and told her that, once she fixes her citizenship..audition again.
Hay..Carol is the BEST. it’s sad that she’s not “out there”, you know.. i hope she gets her break.
March 21st, 2008 at 7:07 am
you dont need to be a citizen to join american idol.. you just need a working visa… and carols has that… kasi shes staging shows in the us for filipino communities… i just dont know why she wasnt accepted…
September 21st, 2008 at 4:06 am
galing2…i miss u…
September 26th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Carol’s voice is crystal says equally talented Martin Nievera. Its beautiful, no doubt. But is it true Simon Cowell commented that she is good but boring? What would qualify an exciting voice, anyway?
May 16th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
girl miss u na…basta number 1 mo akong fan…super ganda ng boses mo..lahat ng albums mo meron ako and lahat ng mvoies mo meron ako…yung teleserye mo na “Bituin” naka record pa sa dvd ko lahat nung episodes na sakin pa rin…youre wonderful..siguro kaya di ka nakapasok kasi di ka pa american citizen pero number one ka pa rin samin…we’re always here for u na mga fans mo..hope sana bumalik ka na sa showbiz…miss u..
December 21st, 2009 at 12:33 am
i just love this woman..her voice,her songs..super ganda!i hope she could visit phils soon…she’s my number one singer/performer..i miss her sooooo much
April 21st, 2010 at 3:00 am
im very proud that i carry my family name, by the way aunt ko nga pala si carol kasi matanda dugo nya sa akin, my descendants are from lemery batangas and quezon province, musician ako and i play drums to a band, proud ako being the relative of aunt carol kasi dami na nyang na achieve