Lauriana Mae left her job to compete in StarMaker--and has felt destiny calling her since childhood. Lauriana Mae remembers her mother secretly recording her singing, playing it back and giving her compliments. This early praise helped Lauriana realize her talents and aspirations. A fan of R&B, Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Pop, Lauriana attended a prestigious performing arts school where she overcame her shyness and learned how to perform. Citing her family as her biggest inspiration, Lauriana even wrote a ballad for her sister who served in Iraq called "Soldier Song." Lauriana wants to stay true to herself and not become just another sex symbol.