Theo Tams

Updated Thu. Sep. 11 2008 12:59 AM ET

Canadian Idol Winner

It's no surprise that Theo considers Mother Teresa a role model in his life. At only 22 years old, he has already spent time overseas in India, volunteering at an orphanage, and considers it to be his biggest accomplishment in life.

Theo came to Toronto's Top 200 audition this year and was blown away by the talent around him. "I remember being speechless during the Toronto week, wondering how the judges were going to find a Top 22 from all this talent. I can't blame them for picking 24 competitors, and I am so stoked to be chosen as one of them."

Theo found his niche in the Top 24 by bringing a unique, self-assured performance style to the table which has always been supported by his friends and family. "When I perform, I am giving 100% of myself and what I stand for as an artist."

A university student working towards a double major in Psychology and Classical Music, Theo's vocal training has been in opera, but his musical tastes cross all genres - from Bob Marley to Lauryn Hill, to Damien Rice and beyond.

Like his musical tastes, Theo also describes his personal style as a bit of a mash-up. "If a preppy guy and a hippie got into a fight - I would be wearing the clothes that got ripped off." With a description like that, Theo's Canadian Idol style is sure to be unique.

According to Theo, "You make your own way as an artist. You need to discover your own path in the industry." Ultimately, Canadian Idol was his path. "The competition has made me much more aware of who I am as an artist."

Song List

Top 24 - Apologize (Timbaland f/ One Republic)

Top 20 - Collide (Howie Day)

Top 16 - Bubbly (Colbie Caillat)

Top 10 - Silly Boy Blue (David Bowie)

Top 9 - No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley)

Top 8 - Weak In The Knees (Serena Ryder)

Top 7 - You Had Me (Joss Stone)

Top 6 - Sweet Ones (Sarah Slean)

Top 5 - The Long And Winding Road (The Beatles)

Top 4 - You Don't Know Me (Jann Arden Version), Chariot (Gavin DeGraw)

Top 3 - Heaven (Bryan Adams), When You're Gone (Bryan Adams and Mel C)

Top 2 - Good Mother (Jann Arden), Sing (Winner's Single), I Want To Know What Love Is (Foreigner)