Mindoro is the seventh-largest island in the Philippines. It is located southwest of Luzon, and northeast of Palawan. In past times, it has been called Ma-i or Mait by ancient Chinese traders and, by Spaniards, as Mina de Oro (meaning "gold mine") from where the island got its current name. The island was divided into its two present-day provinces, Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro, in 1950. Before then, since 1921, the entire island was one province. But unfortunately, Mindoro has been quite less known from all over the Philippines. When asked where Mnidoro is located, people often said that it is in Mindanao.

Anyway, these past few years, until now, Abs-Cbn - a multi-million tv company began to include Mindoro dudes and gals in their famous reality shows. Here they are:

Kim Chiu - This beautiful young lady won the hearts of every filipinos that's why she won the very first title "Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Big Winner." Little less-known, her father lives with its other family in San Jose Occidental Mindoro. Kim, went to Mindoro to study at a private school there though she didn't stay long and went back to Cebu.

Ejay Falcon - PBB Teen Edition Plus Housemate: Ejay Falcon from Mindoro. Ejay Falcon is 18 from Mindoro and was labelled as the Promdi Hottie ng Mindoro. According to host Toni Gonzaga, Ejay doesn't know how to use a cellular phone which is a shock to Filipino community sine almost all of the Filipinos have a cellphone. Ejay was born in Pola Oriental Mindoro and is studying at University of Manila though he gets his vacation at Mindoro. During the reality show, many people notice his Mindoreño accent which is a plus for him. At the end of the day, Ejay won the Big Winner title just like kim Chiu.

Liezel Garcia - Below is Liezel's profile fro the official PDA website..

Dubai

Pride of Puerto Galera

Full Name:LIEZEL GARCIA

Age:23

Birthdate:20 December

Place of Birth:Oriental Mindoro

Height:5’1”

Weight:105 lbs.

Racial Descent:Filipino

Civil Status:Single

Occupation:OFW (office work)

Educ. Attainment:Mass Comm.

School Last Attended:PolytechnicUniversity of the Philippines

Interests (other than singing):Dancing, acting

Favorite Singers:Beyonce Knowles, Celine Dion

Musical influences:Mariah Carey, Beyonce Knowles, Kyla, Lani Misalucha, Jaya, Sarah Geronimo, Ella Mae Saison

Discovering my voice:When I was very young, my grandmother and I would get up at 5:00 a.m. She would teach me Tagalog songs and we’d sing together. I remember I started singing in public since I was three years old.

First song ever performed:Dalagang Tagabukid

Musical instrument I can play:Guitar (basic chords only)

Musical instrument I’d like to learn:Piano, drums

Greatest achievement:My two greatest achievements: when I finished college and when I was chosen as a finalist in PDA

Biggest frustration: I want to be a model but I know I’ll never be one because I’m too small

Greatest Dream:To be a professional singer

Song of my life:On The Side Of Angels

Liezel went to Oriental Mindoro to meet her fans and relatives during the PDA reality Show. She ranked 4th at the said competition. Need I say more?

Angelo Garcia - This 6 year old crowd favorite was also from Mindoro. He is said to be the future rockstar. Well, last night was the Grand Dream Night for his reality show PDA Little Dreamers. He only ranked third in the show. Yet, we know that he will come a long way, right?

As for me, we will be seeing a lot more Mindoreños, hypothetically speaking. Go Tamaraws!

Here are my other articles, Enjoy!

http://hubpages.com/hub/FilipinoCulture - all about Filipinos

http://hubpages.com/hub/EmoGeneration - all about emo

http://hubpages.com/hub/Emo-Generation-Part-2 - all about emo 2

http://hubpages.com/hub/Happyslips-Brown-Beauty--Reviewed - all about happyslip

http://hubpages.com/hub/Mindorenos-To-Dominate-Kapamilya-Reality-Shows - all about Mindoro

http://hubpages.com/hub/Free-Hugs-Campaign-Reviewed - all about the campaign