Jordan Segundo achieved national recognition in the most popular
television show of the year - “American Idol”. Seventy-Five Thousand
singers from across the nation auditioned in 2003 and Jordan was the
First Singer from Hawaii selected as a Semi-Finalist in Season Two.
Jordan’s popularity has skyrocketed since his “American Idol”
appearance. He has performed for President Bush at a prestigious banquet
in Hawaii, with Kenny Loggins at his CD release party, for the L.A.
Lakers’ games, with Jim Brickman in concerts in Hawaii, with The
Honolulu Symphony, at The Pro Bowl Games, as a featured performer in
“Wowowee” (The Number One Television Show in the Philippines which
filmed in Hawaii for thousands at Aloha Stadium), in Hawaii’s First
Annual “Pacific Rim Jazz Festival” and many more performances locally
and nationally. In 2006, Jordan played a leading role of “Lun Tha” in
The Hawaii Opera Theatre’s production of “The King and I” with Richard
Chamberlain in the role of The King, in six sold-out shows. He continues
to perform throughout the nation and the Hawaiian Islands in concerts,
festivals and special events.
In early 2005, Jordan
released his first full length CD that features ten songs in a variety
of styles. The CD entitled “Jordan” is currently available online on
itunes. He also recorded two songs for a Christmas Compilation for a
Children’s Orphanage in the Philippines and is currently recording a
song for legendary concert promoter/producer, Tom Moffatt, for his
“Legacy” CD compilation scheduled for release in 2011.
This
handsome twenty-six year old singer has been featured on the covers of
numerous magazines and publications. He has been interviewed on
international television shows like “Balitang America” and “Probe Team”
and national shows like “Stir T.V.” and local shows such as “Emme’s
Island Moments” and her Christmas Show, “American Idol” specials,
“Dining Out with Chai”, “Living Local With The Baraquios” and more.
In recent years, Jordan has branched out into on-camera hosting and
acting. During “American Idol” season, Jordan does commentary on the
Number One morning news show, “KHON2 Morning News”. He also had
principal roles in commercials for “Subway” and “Hawaiian Telcom” and
was selected as the Spokesperson for the “Storm Water Management
Program” sponsored by the Hawaii State Department of Transportation,
which featured Jordan in television and radio PSA’s. In 2007, Jordan
co-hosted a televised dance competition called “Destination: Groove
Dance Hawaii” on KHNL-8 (NBC) with Yasmin Dar (Professional
Actress/Model) for twelve episodes. In 2010, Jordan did the lead
voice-over for a puppet character in a short film (musical production)
called “The Green Tie Affair”, which premiered at the 2010 Hawaii
International Film Festival.
Jordan is also the
Spokesperson for “Adult Friends for Youth”, a non-profit organization
that assists students throughout the State of Hawaii and helps at-risk
youth. In addition, Jordan participates in the D.A.R.E. Tour for Hawaii
students encouraging them to be drug-free. Jordan does motivational
speaking for both programs and shares his message to thousands of
students to stay in school, remain drug-free, and to never give-up in
striving to reach their goals. In recognition for his years of community
service, Jordan received the prestigious “Ola Pono Award” in 2007 and
the “Outstanding Young Persons Award” from the Hawaii Jaycees in 2010.
Jordan Segundo is a role model for the youth of today and an
inspiration to many. His genuine warm personality and caring attitude
has created a huge fan base for him in Hawaii and beyond. His passion
for singing, acting and performing is evident and with his positive
attitude and determination, he is committed to reaching his goals and
living his dreams.