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Lana Lanzanas

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Acting And Theater
  • Dance
  • Cooking
  • Songwriting
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Bible Study
  • Theology and Religious Studies
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball
  • Badminton
  • Food And Eating
  • Music Composition
  • Music Production
  • Music Theory
  • Baking
  • Church
  • Japanese
  • Choir
  • Cleaning
  • Concerts
  • Karaoke
  • Music
  • Poetry
  • Singing
  • Sleeping
  • Tagalog
  • Tap Dancing
  • Theater
  • Voice Acting
  • Youth Group

Reading

  • Religion
  • Christianity

I read books daily.

Bio

Lana is a Filipino student at Athens High School who dedicates her life to Jesus, her family and friends, opera, and songwriting. She is very dedicated and hard-working, and will do anything it takes to accomplish her goals. Lana recently released her first single "All You Need" and is now available in all music platforms (Spotify, amazon music, Apple Music, YouTube, etc). She is working on producing and releasing her EP soon. Lana has performed as a singer for about 15+ concerts/events/parties, performed twice in the Detroit Opera House, and attended the Interlochen Summer Opera program twice on a half-ride scholarship. Her participation in her school's theatre program has gotten her nominated for the Sutton Foster Award twice, where she performed in the Fisher Theatre and the Wharton Center of Performing Arts. Overall, she is in love and dedicated to her craft. Lana is currently preparing for their school's Musical Theatre production of "Les Miserables" where she plays "Fantine". Lana is on track to pursue her Bachelor's degree in Classical Voice Performance at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. On top of that, Lana has been accepted to The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, New York University, Belmont University, and Western Michigan University. As she pursues her degree, she wants to develop her songwriting and music production craft, continuing to release independent music throughout her college experience.

Education

Athens High School

High School

2023 – 2026

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Music, Visual and Performing Arts, General, Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Desired degree modality:
In-Person, Part-Time
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Model and Performer/Singer

    Music · New York Fashion Week Runway 7

    Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

  • Sutton Foster Award Nominee: "Shrek the Musical" as "Fiona"

    Performing Arts · Sutton Foster Awards: Wharton Center for the Arts, Lansing

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • "Fantine": Les Miserables

    Performing Arts · Athens Theatre Company/ Troy Theatre Ensemble

    Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

  • BARD: Odyssey (Operetta)

    Performing Arts · Detroit Opera Youth

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • "Frantik" in "Cunning Little Vixen" Opera

    Performing Arts · Detroit Opera House

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Front Act Performer- Marcelito Pomoy Concert

    Music · MRS Entertainment

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

  • Front Act Performer- Randy Santiago Concert

    Music · MRS Entertainment

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  • Front Act Performer- Martin Nievera Concert

    Music · MRS Entertainment

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

  • Front Act Performer- Piolo Pascual Concert

    Music · MRS Entertainment

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  • Frot Act Performer- Rachel Alejandro Concert

    Music · MRS Entertainment

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • "Fiona" in Shrek the Musical

    Music · Athens Theatre Company

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Musical Artist and Model

    Music · NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: Indikids and Beautiful Khaos Brand

    Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

  • Recording Artist

    Entertainment · Frolic Entertainment

    Jan 2026 – Jan 2026

  • Vocal Solo Performance

    Performing Arts · Troy Community Chorus Scholarship Awardee

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  • Vocal Solo Performer

    Performing Arts · UP Alumni Association of Michigan

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Front Act Singer

    Performing Arts · Philippine American Community Center of Michigan

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Front Act Singer

    Performing Arts · Filipino American Community Counsel of Michigan

    Jan 2022 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Music
Dream career goals:
Recording Artist
Work experience:
3 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
William Smith Scholarship
Ever since I can remember, music has been what defined me as a child. As I began singing at three years old, singing “Holly and the Ivy” for fundraising concerts at my church, my voice had become something I would want to use to entertain others and give back to my community. Everything related to music called out something in me I didn’t even realize was alive yet. Growing up in church and worship influenced my love for music. I joined the youth worship team and have gone on several community outreach and missions' trips as a part of my church youth group. In 2023, at the beginning of my sophomore year, I discovered a group that would change my life. My mother and I were filling out applications to transfer to my new public school when we saw an ad to audition for the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus. So, I decided to take a shot and audition for their chorus and upcoming spring operetta. Surprisingly, I got the lead female role in the operetta, “The Odyssey,” which marked the start of my journey in classical voice. I was given the opportunity through DOYC to go to Interlochen’s summer arts camp program for Classical Voice performance on a half-ride scholarship two years in a row! There, I developed and grew more than I could have possibly imagined and fell in love with my craft. The performance opportunities that Interlochen provide are very shaping for aspiring singers. My first year I was in the Interlochen Singers choir, and my second year I sang in the World Youth Honors Choir. Attending Interlochen’s camp has not only developed my classical voice, but as well as my love for songwriting and collaboration. In my free time, I would write original music by myself or with other songwriters. From meeting and working with the faculty that I would later go on to audition for at college auditions, to singing and bonding with my peers who would audition alongside me as we embark on our college journey, Interlochen gave me insight to who I wanted to become in the future. I spent my senior year auditioning for colleges as a Voice Performance Major. I have been accepted into New York University, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, the University of Michigan, Belmont University, and Western Michigan University. On top of auditions, I am an active member of the Tri-M Music Honors Society. As a member, I participate in helping our school community through events like charity caroling, selling cookies and treats, singing at community events, and more school-related fundraising events. Wherever I go to college, I plan on taking that mindset and lifestyle with me, using my voice and education to not only entertain, but help others.
God Hearted Girls Scholarship
I am first and foremost an unapologetic follower of Christ. I am a musical artist, singer/ songwriter, vocal performer, and I play the piano and guitar to accompany myself. I use the gifts and talents that God has given me to show and share God's Love every chance I get. I am an active member of my local church. I have been singing and leading worship at Youth services for years now. I am also a member of my Church Modern Choir. But I believe I should brig my faith out to the world. Wherever I end up in college, I hope to share my faith to everyone God puts in my circle and beyond. I have been singing and performing at fundraiser concerts since I was 5 years old. Some f the fundraisers were to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan In 2013. Furthermore, I performed multiple times in concerts to raise funds for Medical Missions in the Philippines in 2014 and 2017. Even as children, I believe we can help people on the other side of the world by being willing to share your talents and time. How much more can we affect the world as active members in the community. I'm my attempt to pursue commercial music o my own, I want to use this opportunity to be a light in the world of music. While I know that Christianity is not popular in this industry, I believe God has put certain people here to be the salt and light. There are people that are successful but are vocal about their faith and are using their influence to share the love of Christ. I want to be one of them. In the area of singing ad songwriting, I know God can use my artistry and buy voice in a way that only God can orchestrate. As I start my College journey In Voice/Opera Performance, I want to ensure that I can bring God's love not only to my friends, other students in my department, but also my dorm mates and everyone God puts around me. Wd don't always have to be missionaries. I believe we can serve God where He places us; be it in the medical field, industrial field, science and engineering, or performing arts and music. We came limit God's wisdom in how He can use us. For me, I want my music to reflect God's love, whether they are Christian music or secular.
Frank Vail Music Memorial Scholarship
Winner
I have performed as a volunteer at various organization in the Michigan Filipino community events year after year since 2022. At my High School, I perform every year for our Ethnic Fair event to showcase my culture. I also perform bi-annually at my school's "Coffee House"/ "Espresso Yourself" since 2023 singing covers as well as my original songs to showcase my Vocal Performance and Songwriting skills. These events are fundraising events to support selected non-profit organizations every year. Knowing that doing what I love also raises funds for people in need is definitely a PLUS. Since I was 5 yrs old, I have been singing at Fundraiser concerts to support various causes. One of which was a concert to raise money for Haiyan victims in 2013. Succeeding concerts were to raise funds for a Medical Mission in the Philippines in 2014 and 2017. I believe that even as a child in my corner of the world, I can use my talent to support causes that matter on a bigger scale which help people on the other side of the world. I have also performed as Front Act Performer at over six concerts in Michigan and Ohio from 2022 to 2026 as a volunteer. On top of that, I am asked to sing the National Anthem at various events like Asian Women's Day, Battle of the Badges in Troy, Athens High School Sports Events, Filipino Community Events, and more. At my local church, I volunteer as a Vocal Soloist or Vocal Harmony at my Youth worship services. I am also part of the Church Modern Choir where I sing Soprano. I also find the utmost pleasure singing for the elderly residents of Assisted Living Facilities regularly as well as special occasions especially Christmas Parties where it's also attended by the staff and the families of the residents. At school, I am part of Athens Theatre Company where I had the opportunity to play the role of "Fiona" in "Shrek there Musical" I 2024 where I was nominated for the Sutton Foster Award in April 2025 and performed with other nominees at the Wharton Center floor the Arts in Lansing. Previous to that, my first nomination to the said AWARD was for my lead role in a musical where I I also performed at the Fisher Theatre with other nominees in 2022. In April 2026, I will be playing the role of "Fantine" in "Les Miserable" which is a joint production of Athens High School and Troy High School. In February 2026, I released my first single "All You Need" ad debut in New York Fashion Week performing my single. I am, currently working to produce and release my EP in the next few months. In college, I will be pursuing Voice /Opera Performance and have been accepted in University of Michigan, Belmont University as well as Western Michigan University. I have auditioned for and awaiting decision from New York University, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and Carnegie Mellon University. I will. be choosing the school I can best pursue all my passions but also the one that offers financial and merit scholarships.
WoodaWorx Music Scholarship
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