Who Is Paulini? Age, Biography and Wiki
Paulini Curuenavuli, popularly known as Paulini, was born on October 15, 1982, making her 43 years old in 2025. Hailing from Suva, Fiji, she welcomed the vibrant culture of her roots while later moving to Australia, where she gained fame as a contestant on the first season of Australian Idol. Since her debut, Paulini has built a successful career as a recording artist, showcasing her powerful vocal abilities across various genres.
| Occupation | Gospel Singer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 15, 1982 |
| Age | 43 Years |
| Birth Place | Suva, Fiji |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | Fiji |
Popularity
Paulini's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
In 2025, Paulini stands tall at approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) and weighs around 143 pounds (65 kg). Her body measurements are reported to be 36-28-36 inches. Paulini's striking features and stage presence exemplify her commitment to health and fitness.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Paulini is known for being relatively private regarding her personal life. As of 2025, she is reportedly dating musician and producer Jimmy M. While their relationship has attracted some media attention, they have kept details under wraps. Paulini maintains a close bond with her family, often sharing snippets of their interactions on her social media platforms.
Her mother Miliana lived and worked alone in Sydney, Australia for two years. Paulini, her five siblings and their father Isireli moved from Fiji to Sydney in 1986, when she was four years old, to join Miliana. Their first home in Australia was a two-bedroom apartment in Randwick, New South Wales, where Paulini attended Coogee Public School.
The family later moved to a south-western Sydney suburb, close to the Fijian church they regularly attended. Paulini is the youngest of six siblings; she has three brothers and two sisters. Paulini's eldest brother was shot and killed during a robbery incident in 1990.
She recorded a cover of Luba's "Every Time I See Your Picture I Cry", in her brother's memory, for her third album Come Alive (2015). Paulini and her family began singing and playing instruments from a young age, despite not being classically trained in music. Their father taught Paulini and her siblings how to harmonise.
At the age of 10, Paulini's father encouraged her to showcase her singing abilities at a church talent quest. It was during this moment Paulini realised that singing is "what I wanted to do with my life." Aside from singing, Paulini also had a passion for playing netball.
Net Worth and Salary
With a flourishing career in the music industry and various entrepreneurial ventures, Paulini's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million in 2025. Her earnings derive from her record sales, concert tours, and endorsements, alongside her recent investments in fashion and beauty brands.
Career, Business and Investments
Paulini's career trajectory has seen her pivot from singing competitions to becoming a celebrated artist with multiple albums and hit singles under her belt. In addition to her music career, she has ventured into business, launching a successful line of beauty products that resonate with her personal style. Her investments in real estate have also contributed to her growing wealth.
As a teenager, Paulini attended Bankstown Girls High School, where she was selected to perform at the Bankstown Millennium Buzz spectacular, held in 2000 to celebrate the Sydney Olympics.
As a result of her performance, she was chosen to be a member of the first Bankstown Talent Advance Program (TAP), which enables students to gain confidence and learn important skills in the performing arts from an expert team.
Being part of the program helped Paulini to build up her confidence because she was a shy teenager, and it eventually led to her winning the TV talent show StarStruck in 2001. Following her win, Paulini recorded a cover version of the Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey duet "When You Believe" for the show's soundtrack album.
With the involvement of her high school music department, Paulini was also a participant in Sydney's annual Schools Spectacular variety show. After leaving high school, Paulini worked in a retail clothing store and became a full-time musician. In February 2003, Paulini became a member of the Fijian band Mixx.
She was one of the vocalists for the band alongside her sisters Litia and Sereima, as well as other vocalists Mansus Knight, Aporosa Vakanawa and Biannca Kotobalavu.
Other members of Mixx included Ben Kotobalavu on drums, his brother Rowland on bass, Jona Uluinaceva and Henry Foon on keyboards, Apakuki Nayacakalou as the guitarist, and Rupeni Davui on percussion. The band played gigs around Sydney and were even invited to perform at the opening of the 2003 South Pacific Games in Fiji.
Paulini recorded the anthem "Many Rhythms, One Love" for the South Pacific Games' official album, The Pacific at Its Best. She eventually left Mixx later that year to audition for the first season of Australian Idol.
Social Network
Paulini has a robust presence on social media, with over a million followers across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. She regularly engages with her fans by sharing updates, behind-the-scenes looks at her projects, and insights into her life. Her influence in the online community highlights her dedication to connecting with fans and promoting her music.
In 2003, Paulini successfully auditioned for the first season of Australian Idol, and progressed through to the theatre rounds. Following the theatre round process, Paulini had advanced through to the semi-finals and eventually made it into the top twelve.
Throughout the season, Paulini continued to impress the judges and viewers with her performances of songs by Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Thelma Houston, Toni Braxton and Etta James.
In the final five-week, following her rendition of Destiny's Child's "Survivor", male judges Mark Holden and Ian Dickson were not impressed with the tight-fitted gold dress Paulini wore for the performance.
Dicko commented on the dress saying "You should choose more appropriate clothes or shed some pounds", which resulted in a great deal of debate and controversy in the media relating to self-esteem and body image of teenage girls. After hearing Dicko's comments, Paulini went backstage and cried.
In an interview with Woman's Day magazine, 11 years after the comment was made, Paulini stated "It affected me a lot and it really hurt my confidence." In the final four-week, Paulini was eliminated from the competition.
According to a poll taken on Australian Idol, Paulini's elimination was the second most surprising elimination in the show's history.
Education
Paulini attended the Australian Institute of Music, where she honed her vocal skills and deepened her understanding of the music industry. Though her early fame came from Australian Idol, her dedicated educational background has played a significant role in her continued success as an artist.
