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May 2023
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Iam Tongi first Pacific person to win Am...

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'It took me a long time to be proud of myself'. Iam Tongi has become the first Pacific person to win American Idol - and says there's no reason why others can't follow in his footsteps. The 18-year-old, who is of Tongan and Samoan descent wowed the judges and the world with his performances, which he says were inspired by his late father. Iam Tongi spok ... Show More
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