Joseph Gatehau

Joseph Gatehau was born in New South Wales, Australia in 1988 and was a top 12 finalist for the television programme Australian Idol 4. He is of Tongan and New Caledonian descent. His favourite artists include Michael Jackson and Mario.

Background

Gatehau is the oldest of seven children, living in a single-story Sadleir home. Gatehau has always been passionate about music growing up, but due to family budgets, dance and singing lessons had to be taught by himself. Gatehau comes from a very musical family, which is a very central part of there lives. His mother is involved in a church choir and conducts many of Gateau’s siblings who are also involved. Gatehau has involved in this Tongan Catholic Choir for 15 years. His grandfather, Lemisio Lolesio Paunga, was originally involved in bringing Tongan music to Australia. Joseph attended Fairfield high School, In year 12 he left that school and attended Ashcroft high school. Gatehau is also known for his acoustic guitar skills. Gateau also writes and composes his own songs, an example is his audition song; ‘Pretty girl.’

Australian Idol

Gatehau was in his last year of study at Ashcroft High School, doing his HSC when he first auditioned for Idol. When questioned by Mark Holden if he could undertake this Idol journey, his mother was brought in to back him up, she gave the decision to Joseph on whether he wanted to continue his HSC or continue on in Idol, Joseph chose Idol and advanced to the top 12.

Gatehau was eliminated from the show on September 11, after receiving the lowest amount of votes from home viewers.

Australian Idol Performances

• Auditions: "Pretty Girl" by Joseph Gatehau
• Top 24: "Let Me Love You" by Mario
• Top 12 - Contestant's Choice: "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx

External link

• Australian Idol profile
• MySpace account

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