Asia Nitollano

Infobox musical artist


Name = Asia Nitollano
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Asia Nitollano
Alias =
Born = birth date and age|1988|2|14
Origin = Mt. Vernon, New York, U.S.A
Genre = R&B, dance, pop
Occupation = Singer, dancer
Years_active = 2007 - present
Label = A&M (2007 - present)
Great Soundz (2007 - present)
Associated_acts = Pussycat Dolls
URL =

Asia Nitollano (born February 14, 1988 in Mt. Vernon, New York) is an American singer, dancer and model, who won the television series "". She was also a dancer for the New York Knicks of the NBA.

Life and career

Nitollano is the daughter of R&B musician Joe Bataan [http://www.buddytv.com/articles/pussycat-dolls-present-the-search-for-the-next-doll/profile/asia.aspx Buddy tv.com] "Asia Nitollano." Retrieved June 14, 2007.] and has a four-year-old daughter. [http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2007/05/08/707376-pussycat-dolls-present-the-search-for-the-next-doll Newsvine] "Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll." Retrieved June 14, 2007.] She has African-American, Filipino, and Puerto Rican ancestry. [http://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/docs/entertainment_success/archived/asia_nitollano.html GNP.com] "Fil-Am wins Pussycat Doll search." Retrieved June 14, 2007.] Before her entry into the group, Nitollano was a dancer for the New York Knicks. In 2007 she became one of the nine finalists on the CW reality television series, "". During the season finale of the show, she was chosen to become the newest member of the group by judges Robin Antin, Ron Fair and Lil Kim. According to judge and Pussycat Doll founder Robin Antin, while Nitollano wasn't the strongest vocalist of the final three, she had greater stage presence and is an all-round better performer due to her experience in dancing. [" [http://realitytv.about.com/b/a/258203.htm About.com] ". "Asia Wins "The Search for the Next Doll"." Retrieved April 29, 2007.]

olo career

In July 2007, the "Chicago Sun-Times" reported that Nitollano, who was never contractually obligated to join the Pussycat Dolls, had decided to embark on a solo career." [http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/elfman/479359,CST-FTR-elf23.article Chicago Sun-Times] ". "Next Pussycat Doll snubs opportunity." July 23, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2007.] According to Dawn Ostroff, head of the "CW Network," Nitollano was not fired from the group, but opted to go solo after the final episode of the show was aired or in short, after the season was completely filmed in the summer of 2006." [http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/pussycat-dolls-present-winner-asia-nitollano-not-joining-dolls-5556.php Reality TV World] ". "Pussycat Dolls Present' winner Asia Nitollano not joining the Dolls." July 23, 2007. Retrieved August 2, 2007.] Nitollano's position in the group had been questioned for months, since she had never performed with the group (except on the finale of the show) and has been absent from the group's high-profile performances, most notably Live Earth, held in July.

She has been working as a model for P. Diddy's clothing line Sean John Women's collection. [ [http://www.buddytv.com/articles/pussycat-dolls-present-the-search-for-the-next-doll/pussycat_dolls_present_asia_ni-9290.aspx Pussycat Dolls Present: Asia Nitollano Teaming up with Diddy ] ]

As of July 2008 her MySpace page states she is working on a solo album. She is currently signed to A&M. [ [http://www.myspace.com/166885486 MySpace.com - Asia's offical page - 20 - Female - New York - www.myspace.com/asiathe1andonly ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/166885486 Asia Nitollano official MySpace page]
* [http://www.cwtv.com/shows/pussycat-dolls/cast/asia Asia's Profile at the CW]
* [http://www.pcdmusic.com The Pussycat Dolls' Official Site]