Michael Castro Fan Video

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Gontierluvr posted this on Youtube. It's a video using an edited version of Michael Castro's audition. The judges' comments were removed and all you'll hear is our boy's voice.



Michael Castro Singing "I'm In Love With A Girl," by Gavin DeGraw.

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Thanks to Lian for sending it our way.

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Eye Candy Of The Day

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It's a slow news day, so why don't we just feast our eyes on these Michael Castro photos? :)




There goes that AI logo again. Hahaa

Jason: You said I was girly?

Michael: It's coz you get emotional and stuff...

Jason: I'm a man!

LMAO on these two. Hahahaa

Is it just me or don't these exchanges just scream Castro TV show?! How amazing would it be if we saw such beautiful creatures on the screen regularly? How often do we find a young man who is talented, polite, funny, smart, sincere, clean living, well meaning and drama-free, on the entertainment biz? And oh yeah, ridiculously good looking? More so, how often do we find two of them?

Both the Castro boys, aside from singing and playing instruments, play soccer. They've been to mission trips to several places to perform soccer ministry. They also like to go drifting with friends. They sure have interesting aspects in their lives that a lot of fans will find interesting.

Perhaps also, we'll get a glimpse of their other talents, Jason- drumming, and Michael - cage fighting.


I want the Castro Brothers on a TV show! Who's with me? Anybody?

For sure, they are going to mow down The Hills if they had to go head to head. ;-)




Love the hot jeans. The Castro brothers sure know how to wear their pants!

And look at where that AI logo is. Tell me, is there some kind of an AI logo conspiracy going on? :p

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Michael Castro Makes A Splash

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There's a lot of buzz about our boy. Here's another article; it's from the NY Daily:

He's no bikini-girl, but 'American Idol' star Jason Castro's brother Michael has family ties

Well, he's no bikini-girl Katrina Darrell, but Michael Castro still made a splash Wednesday night on "American Idol" for his family ties: the hot pink-haired singer is the brother of last season's sweet-voiced crooner Jason Castro.

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It's a good read. Here's the link.

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Screen cap--- Notice the poll?

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Michael Castro's Audition Night Draws Audience

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Disclaimer: That's not exactly what the article's title says. Hahaa.

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From Reality Blurred:

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American Idol 8’s second night, which featured Kansas City auditions and Jason Castro’s brother Michael Castro (Kara: “You have this, ‘I have a secret’ vibe”), drew more viewers than its first night, a significant achievement.

As Fox said in a press release, that’s “the first time in five years that American Idol’s Wednesday premiere has increased over its Tuesday debut in Adults 18-49 (since Jan ‘04) and the first time in the five years that Total Viewers retained at least 100% of its Tuesday debut audience.”

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Ratings increased during the episode where Jason and Michael appeared? Really? No kidding!

Hmmm... I wonder what aroused the viewers interest. *insert smug look here*

Heh. Two words= Castro Boys.

No wait, make that (counts fingers just like Michael) five = Castro Boys and their talents.

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Or their faces; or hair; or PANTS.

Take a pick. No wrong answer.

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Don't you just love the way the AI logo is strategically situated? =p



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"Pink-Haired" Michael Advances

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An article from USMagazine.

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On Wednesday's American Idol, wannabe singers in Kansas City turned out -- including Michael Castro, the pink-haired brother of last year's finalist Jason Castro.

Michael, 20, impressed the judges with his performance of Gavin DeGraw's "In Love With A Girl."

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Read the full article here.

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MTV Article About Michael

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Whooaa. A whole article about our boy.

Way to go MCas!!!

Now, that's what I call star power.

I do have mixed feeling about the article, though.

This is the part that I like:

The judges seemed skeptical at first, but Michael's mix of shyness and confidence impressed them. Simon Cowell called the audition "goodish," and new judge Kara DioGuardi said he was "kind of ballsy," suggesting that the sly look in Michael's eye meant he had a secret.

It is generally a positive write up about Michael, with the writer even referring to Michael as "a rare legacy act" when talking about the failed attempts of sibling of former Idol contestants to go far on the show.

And then there's the part which I really found distasteful. The writer made some snide (and ignorant) comments about Jason.

MTV, the same company who hired JASON for some reality show years ago, makes an inappropriate and uncalled for attempt at bashing. But even then they couldn't come up with anything original. Geesh...lyric flubbing? That's your best shot? How lame.

Excuse my ranting here. I just can't stand people who attack unsuspecting people without reason nor basis. The writer didn't have to take a swipe at Jason, but for some twisted reason, he felt it necessary to call him names.

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And then here is Jason Castro's video for the I AM SECOND Campaign.

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Jason and Michael Castro in the LA Times

It's more about Jason, but Michael's in it too!

"One star shines bright in Kansas City "

by Richard Rushfield:

The show's most intriguing moment came, however, in a guest cameo -- the return of Season Seven giant Jason Castro to the "Idol" auditions in support of his charismatic younger brother, Michael.

Seeing Jason, an actual, certified Idol walk among the cringing masses in the waiting lounge was such a contrast, it was like seeing a god come down from Mt. Olympus and walk among mere mortals.  The fascinating part is that just one year ago, Jason sat among them, without any special aura or grandeur to his presence. So innocuous was Jason that he was not even shown until the end of Hollywood Week.

Such is the power of "American Idol" that a year later, having worked his way through the "Idol" journey, having stood night after night before millions, he appears with a larger-than-life quality.

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You can read the rest of the article HERE. And while you're there, how about leaving some good words for our boy. Mmmkay?

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Quotes From Michael's Audition

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* Exchange between new judge Kara and our boy:

Kara:  “You have this, ‘I have a secret’ vibe”

Michael: “Maybe I don’t even know it.”

(he is a stud. that is all.)

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*Michael on big bro Jason

Michael: “He’s like, more girly, and I’m more, like, not girly,”

(this is the part where my jaw dropped and then after I had finally picked it up from the floor, all I called say was a big WTH!!! ) =p

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*And my favorite quote of the night:

Jason: “By girly you mean I have emotions and express them well?  Some people call that an artist.”

(and then a collective shriek was heard across Castro land.)

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And by the way, contrary to American Idol's constant claim, Jason Castro is in fact a fun and interesting interviewee. This jab at Jason's interview skills is getting tired. The only clip they ever have of him bungling up an interview  is that pre-performance clip from the Top 20 round. Yes, from week 2. It's that old.

Jason consistently gave honest, polite, down to earth and sincere interviews. His exit interview on Idol Extra was entertaining and truthful and all his radio interviews after AI were fun and revealing.

But I digress.  On the Michael : It will truly be interesting to watch how far Michael will go on his AI journey. I also wonder whether the show is going to treat him more humanely and spare him the savage beating his beautiful soul of a brother got.

To Michael's credit, our guy is a Cage fighter. I'm not saying he's going to get all violent, but I really don't think he's going to take crap from anyone. Not even Simon.

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Michael Castro Audition Video

I can't get it to load here. Grrrr.

But here's a link to it.

Michael Castro - Audition, Kansas City


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Side note:

I noticed that Ryan Seacrest referred to Jason as last year's "fourth runner-up".  WTH?

It was either Ryan's mistake or the writer's. They demoted the guy one rank down.

Just to be clear to everyone,  Jason Castro was the 4th placer last season. He finished in the Top 4 and hence should be called  the "third runner-up".

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MCas Blog #7

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He posted this at the break of dawn.:

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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Soooooo

I thought i was havin trouble keepin up with comments and messages before...but after tonight...YIKES.
So thanks to everyone for bein awesome and for friend requests and stuff!
The song i sang is in love with a girl by gavin degraw.
I literally only sang for 20 days before the audition...like...literally. I had like 2 voice lessons, which was basically her just helpin me improve that song. (And improve it did!) but yea....

You can read the rest HERE.




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Michael Castro's Audition In The News

May I just say that Jason Castro is love. And that I miss him.





Is he a great brother or what? Still has that same goofy, winning smile and personality.

Am not sure I'm ready to let go of last year's season just yet. Aahh.... Season 7... good times.

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Fortunately, Michael's on Season 8.

Last year was emotionally exhausting, but I'll be happy to stay tuned as long as there are people like him around to make the show less painful to watch. Ya know... with all the plants and TCOs sprinkled all over, this season has the potential to become really annoying.

Just saying. ;-)

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And oh, video is by lavenderstripes.

The video was up so quick on youtube, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it.

Thank you, lavenderstripes. You rock!

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Michael's Audition

I finally made it here.

I've been trying to load his audition video but it's taking such a freakin' long time.

While it's uploading I thought I'd drop by and say........

(Warning Spoiler ahead)

One More Day

Word on the street is that the Kansas City auditions will be shown this Wednesday, January 14.

Can't wait.

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I didn't watch the show tonight, but apparently Jason and Michael Castro were shown on the preview for tomorrow's episode.

I don't know with you, but I am now doubly excited.

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Thanks to Mariana and Poisnivy for the screen cap.

Hollywood Round, Yeah Baby!

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An Idol spoiler that made me do the chicken dance.

From the OCRegister.

"Among those rumored to be taking part in season eight, to some degree or another, include Jason Castro's brother, a Doobie Brother's daughter, the daughter of David Archuleta's vocal coach and the woman who came between Mark Ballas and Sabrina Bryan."

Pssst... the kids's got a name. And it's Michael Castr0.

Hey wait a minute. Who came between the dancer and the Cheetah girl?


edt: The culprit's name is Joanna Pacitti. A recording artist who was under contract with a major label up until September last year. She was released after her album tanked. WTH? What's she doing in an amateur singing competition? She even recorded a song for the Legally Blonde soundtrack! Are they effin' kidding me?!

There's A PLANT, y'all.




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Michael Made The News

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Here's a nice article about Michael and Jason, from Stephanie Lysaght of the LA Times.

Jason Castro: The ‘American Idol’ torch is passed!

Happy news, Jason Castro junkies and die-hard dreadheads: Jason Castro’s little brother, Michael Castro, has auditioned for Season 8 of “American Idol.”

And according to fourth-place runner-up Jason, Michael is the real singer in the family. “He’d always outdo me,” Jason told Fox News reporter Jonathan Hunt of his brother Michael, as seen in this segment posted on You Tube. “Hold notes longer, hit higher notes, and I was always like, 'How do you do that?' Whatever!”

The full article can be found here.

And while you're there, why not leave a note about our beautiful, talented boys. Spread the love; it's a good thing.

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Still Shots of the Hotness

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While I attempt to dig through my stuff and files to look for MCas photos, here are some pictures...err... caps for you to enjoy.



Jason Castro and Michael Castro







The Hottest Contestant this season will once again be a CASTRO. And that my friends is a fact. THE END.



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The Beginning of A Long Adventure

Who would've have thought?

Like an answered prayer to all his Creepers who have been waiting to hear him sing, Michael Castro auditioned for American Idol Season 8. Yes, I'm talking about that Michael Castro, Jason Castro's brother. And yes, he definitely looks the part.

His big bro Jason, last year's fourth placer, went with him for his final audition in front of Simon, Randy and Paula.

(I don't really care about the 4th judge. Heh. Sue me.)




Questions on whether or not he made it to the Hollywood round shall remain unanswered, until Season 8 officially begins.

'Till then we shall have to wait. Waiting sucks, but a Michael Castro in the Top 24 will mean one thing- Hotness on our TV screens.




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