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Finalist: Laura White

Finalist: Laura White

05 Oct 08

AGE: 21
LOCATION: Manchester
JOB: Student
MENTORED BY: Cheryl Cole

Born in Manchester, Laura has been singing and playing the piano since she was a little girl. She has never had a professional lesson but aged 15, began singing in jazz bars.

At 17 yrs old, Laura won a radio competition where she got the chance to sing in front of an audience of 15,000 people when Peter Kay switched on the Bolton Christmas lights.

A year ago, Laura started writing her own music and singing her own songs and after receiving good feedback on her MySpace site, decided to enter The X Factor.

Laura is studying Creative Writing at university and currently lives at home with her parents, brother and sister. Her dad runs a builders merchant and her mother runs a beauty salon.
 
She is very grateful to her family who have always been very supportive and have helped her out financially; her dad has been to every one of her gigs. Her greatest supporter was her uncle but sadly he passed away a few months ago - she wants to do well in The X Factor for him.

Click here to watch Laura's exclusive video blog!

See also

Video 18 Dec 08 The gang say goodbye

Video 18 Dec 08 Laura and Diana reunite

Story 05 Oct 08 It's Ladies' Day for Cheryl

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mandyjn11/11/2008 23:29:03

What a shame Laura you were voted off the X Factor, you have an amazing talent.don't let the fact that the judges got it completely wrong put you off, you will go from strength to strength in the music industry. good luck girl, those judges who voted you off obviously had their own agendas, which to the public both in the audience and who viewed it could see a mile off. Make a record and you know it will be a top 10 hit xxx

markbeckie08/11/2008 21:01:13

laura ur are an amazing singing kep going girl hope u win laura to win xx

melthomas3525/10/2008 23:02:59

Sitting listening to Laura tonight is like a flashback of 2 years ago, maybe i am wrong, we shall see.

x*laura2win*x19/10/2008 21:28:32

Laura is such an amazing singer, she definatly has the x factor and a little bit more, such a rare talent and so huimble she doesnt realise how good she is. Love her. Laura to win xxx

dtrini13/10/2008 17:45:12

Laura...you are a real star. I have heard Alicia Keys live about 5 times and i have NEVER heard Fallin sound so great. Stay focussed...you are super talented. For Michael Jackson week please consider the song LIBERIAN GIRL....your voice has the texture and range to ROCK that song!!!!! You are the real thing!!

barbz11212/10/2008 17:46:24

I wud luv Laura 2 sing 'Summertime' by Fantasia Barrino!!!

birdpower11/10/2008 23:10:41

Laura WOW! What a fantastic song tonight! Laura you should hold your head up high when your out there and be confident. I can't believe your lack of confidence when you have such a fantastic voice and are such a stunning lady! Great personality! You'll win this girl, you will! Best of luck and i'll be voting for you all the way! well done! x

hedgehog2311/10/2008 21:11:40

laura you are fantastic brilliant song tonight! go for it girl!! you are a star and have to go all the way!! your are amazing love and prayers for you to win.........

flasetta09/10/2008 22:14:44

Laura. I think you're gorgeous and a great singer! I have a feeling that you'll win this gig. I am rooting for ya Laura! Give it all ya've got!

nessa babes09/10/2008 16:04:12

I think you deserve to be in the final. You have an amazing voice x

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