[1] Her musical talent, however, paved the way for her to become a university scholar while working as a student assistant of the school.
She also won the National Grand Finals of the "Campus Idol" search by her rendition of "What Kind of Fool Am I?
Her musical influences include The Legendary Iconic Musical Queen Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Charlotte Church, Regine Velasquez, Sheryn Regis, Lea Salonga, Lani Misalucha, Charice Pempengco, Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, and Jed Madela.
[1] She graduated from Philippine Women's University in Taft Manila with a degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in English.
An inspirational song, "Lead Me Lord" earned her the 15th slot after a long process of elimination.
After 13 weeks in the academy, Laarni was hailed the Grand Star Dreamer on September 14, 2008 at the Cuneta Astrodome.
On October 9, 2008, she and Phillip Nolasco, Little Grand Star Dreamer, received the keys to their new houses in Binangonan, Rizal and one million pesos as their prize for winning the competition.
[5] Laarni's Grand Star Dreamer title has earned her a place in the stable of talents of ABS-CBN.
She has made appearances in many programs, especially in Boy & Kris where she has guested four times already in a span of three weeks.
Laarni is the endorser of Belo, Black Beauty Shampoo and Dibuho Clothing Apparel.