Full Name: Joanna Paola Licuanan - (pronounced - "lee-KWA-nen")

Birthdate: 16th November 1981.

Nicknames: Jo.

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Family: Dad, Mum and a little brother, Jeremy.

Resigns *ahem* Resides: Sydney, Australia.

Instruments I Play: The piano, organ and the keyboard.

Heroes: All of those people who are less fortunate than others and yet have the courage and the strength to continue to go to school and make a difference in their lives. My other heroes include Oprah for making a difference in other people's lives in so many ways and (surprise, surprise!) the Backstreet Boys for making beautiful music.

Hobbies: Singing, dancing, the Net, listening to music, playing instruments (most of the time, trying to figure out how Tommy Smith and Kev play SO well!), writing songs, reading magazines, hanging out with my friends and watching TV.

Involvement in School: Jersey Committee, Yearbook Committie, Student Mentor, Leadership Program and singing and dancing on Heritage Days.

Subjects Studied in University: Media, Cultural Studies, Linguistics and English.

Ambition: To study Media/Communications in University and eventually be involved in the Entertainment Industry somehow, whether it be behind or in front of the camera, singing, acting, or hosting a show.

* Faves *

Food: Filo, Chinese, Italian and seafood.

Pizza Topping: BBQ chicken and Hawaiian!! MMmmm!!

Drink: Fanta and good ol' water.

Colours: Green, purple and orange.

Music: BACKSTREET BOYS!! And also a whole heap of others. I love R'n'B, pop and alternative.

All-Time Fave Groups/Solo Artists: Chicago, the Beach Boys, UB40, the Eagles, Phil Collins, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Gloria Estefan.

Released BSB Song: "As Long As You Love Me".

Unreleased BSB Songs: "Set Adrift On Memory Bliss", "Tell Me That I'm Dreamin'" and "Heaven (In Your Eyes)" - I still like the old version better!.

Cartoons: Daria and Squirtle

You'll Tend To Hear Me Say: "You never know" and "This is ridiculous!"

Movies: "The Karate Kid" trilogy, "Forrest Gump", "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", "Mighty Ducks", "Clueless" and "While You Were Sleeping".

TV Shows: "Friends", "Dawson's Creek", "Heartbreak High", "Party Of Five" and "Neighbours".

Actors I would LOVE to work with someday (yeah right! As if I could ever!): Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Katie Holmes, Harrison Ford and Meryl Streep.

Why I LOVE the Backstreet Boys: Because they seem like very down-to-earth guys. They really do have talent as they just aren't a boy band, but also a vocal-harmony group. They CAN sing and they CAN dance and they also try to have enough spare time for their fans. Their generosity is shown through their actions as they donate their talents in fund-raisers and other charity events.

My Top 10 Non-BSB Songs for the Week:
(1) "What A Girl Wants" - Christina Aguilera
(2) "Hey Leonardo! (She Likes Me For Me)" - Blessid Union of Souls
(3) "Mascara" - Killing Heidi
(4) "Absolutely Everybody" - Vanessa Amorosi
(5) "Steal My Sunshine" - Len
(6) "Dear Lie" - TLC
(7) "I Try" - Macy Gray
(8) "Don't Say You Love Me" - M2M
(9) "Pure Shores" - All Saints
(10) "Deeper Water" - Deadstar