Final Fantasy Music Online -> Jade Villalon

Vital Stats

Born: San Diego, USA
Date of Birth: 12th August, 1980
First Collaboration with Square (Enix): 2004
Website: Sweetbox Official Site (English)

Although Jade Villalon was born in Califoria, USA, she was raised in Japan from the age of 3 years old. It was there that she performed in her first advert, when she was given a part in a Ramen Noodle advert for Chinese TV.

A few years later though, she was found back in the USA auditioning on Broadway for a part in the show "Gypsy". However, after that she went relatively quiet and focused on other things in her life.

After a few minor TV roles in her later teens, Jade decided to go down the path of singing. To accomplish this, she joined up with a band called Sweetbox who were in need of a singer after their previous one (Tina Harris) had left. After joining she was a major hit and she has only managed to become a big success since joining them.

In 2004, she was approach by Square-Enix to perform English versions of the hit songs Real Emotion and 1,000 no Kotoba (1,000 Words) for the Final Fantasy X-2 International + Last Missions Original Soundtrack. The versions would also appear in the English versions of Final Fantasy X-2 though. She did a fantastic job and 1,000 Words has been touted as one of the best Final Fantasy Vocal songs of all time.

Discography

Final Fantasy X-2 International + Last Mission Original Soundtrack