First, there were Camille Velasco and Jasmin Trias on season 3. Then, Ramiele Malubay in season 7 and Thia Megia in season 10. And now, Jessica Sanchez. Five Filipinos who made it to American Idol, and it's only this year that I felt like a kababayan can actually win the title.
It's no wonder us Pinoys are very fond of singing. Even at a very young age, we were taught to appreciate music and singing. At least that's the case in our family. In fact, a party here in the Philippines is almost not complete without singing involved. That's why I thought it'll be pretty easy for the past Filipino singers who made it to American Idol to be in the finals and win.
Jasmine Trias got the closest to the title, but, although I love her, I think people only liked her sweet image and not her voice. Camille, Thia and Ramiele started out real good, but their fiery performances fizzled towards the middle of the season. It's only now with Jessica Sanchez that my faith that a Filipino can actually win the show.
Yes, she's Filipino-American. But, you can't deny that her stage presence, and even the way she holds her mic with that "twitching" habit, made famous by some Filipino popular singer from decades ago, is influenced by her being Pinoy.
Her voice is AMAZING! Her performance and confidence on-stage - flawless! I cannot believe she's only 16! The judges were right. It's shocking how she can perform so well considering she's that young.
I really wish Jessica can continue wowing the crowd and the viewers of American Idol to stay on and make it to the finals. She deserves it!
Here's her last performance, singing her own rendition of Beyonce's Sweet Dreams. She sang so good that this performance was even posted on Beyonce's own website! :)
I hope that will boost her to the top. I hope she continues on, but add a little more variety since she's a very versatile singer. Just watch and listen to her in the video below. SHE CAN SING ANYTHING!
She's the total package. Her voice is crazy good. She performs like a pro. She's young. She can even be a fashion icon. I love her fashion sense, and almost anything you put on her, even sterling silver jewelry or clothes from the 80s or 90s, she can pull off. Jessica Sanchez deserves to win American Idol Season 11. And I am hoping and praying she does.
Who are you rooting for this season of American Idol?
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