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Friday, April 27, 2012

Jessica Sanchez And Going Strong

Never been an avid follower of the American Idol, maybe because I seldom got a chance to watch it on television.  I  often heard of Jessica Sanchez's name in the news, from friends and blogs that I became interested (knowing she's Filipina-Mexican American) and searched YouTube for her videos.  And my was I surprised, she's got a lot (home videos, various competitions and the recent American Idol clips).   Very versatile singer, could sing almost anything, from ballad to rock; from old songs to new ones; hitting the high notes as well the the low... very talented indeed.

Just wowed by every heartfelt song performance she made throughout the competition: "You Made Me Feel Like A Natural Woman", "Get Me Bodied",  "It Doesn't Matter Anymore", "The Prayer", "Love You I Do", "I Will Always Love You", "Turn the Beat Around", "Everybody Has a Dream", "Sweet Dreams", "Like a Prayer"/ "Borderline"/ "Express Yourself", "How Will I Know", "I Knew You Were Waiting For Me", "Stuttering", "What Doesn't Kill You (Makes You Stronger)", "Fallin", "Try A Little Tenderness", "Bohemian Rhapsody", and "Dance with My Father".

With the recently concluded American Idol Top 5, Jessica remains to be a strong competitor and proves to be one of the crowds favorite by not being in the bottom 3.  She was safe along with the other contestants namely; Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine.  A lot praised her performance of  Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody but there were some who think otherwise.  Well, no one can please everyone.  It's a hard fact.

For me, though each one of them loves their craft and obviously got talent in singing, I think Jessica's advantage is that she just enjoys what she's doing on stage and not thinking much of all the pressures of the competition.  In fact, she wasn't expecting the judges to save her during the elimination for the top 7, because having reached where she's now is enough for her and staying will only be a consolation.  Not that I'm saying, she doesn't want to win, it's the very reason why she joined the competition.  But she's ready for anything, nothing to prove and a lot to gain and open to what America thinks of her.  Because of this, she sings naturally, more relaxed, making her more competitive than ever.

Win or lose, everyone is already a winner.  Just reaching the top 5 is already a huge accomplishment.  We will always be proud that a "kababayan" made that far in a prestigious international competition.  And with the Lord's grace, she might come up to be the ultimate winner.  Anything is possible with Him.  Good luck and more power, Jessica.  Yahweh bless.

12 comments:

  1. I'm not watching Idol this season, but I've heard Jessica is a favorite. You are right--win or lose she is already a winner (and at such a young age she will go far!)

    Cheers, Jenn

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  2. She sounds like Ella Mae Saison to me. Hope she wins. :)

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  3. now a days who need american Idol when you can show case your skills on youtube.

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  4. I saw Jessica Sanchez perform Stuttering on Tv. Super talented :) I hope she wins Ai :)

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  5. I don't really watch americal idol. She is a beauty thou. Stopping by via our group "FOR BLOGGERS WHERE EVERYONE IS ADMIN" Please feel free to stop by my blog scatteredmusings.net and say hello. Ps. I've followed your blog in all the social networks we have in common.

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  6. I'm one of the very few Pinoys who is not following her career. I just wish people would vote for her because of her talent, not because she's part-Pinoy. From what I've heard, she's got the talent, got the looks, and is very young. She has a bright future ahead of her.

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  7. i'm not really a fan of American Idol but I have seen Jessica's video on my friend's Facebook feeds. she's good.

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  8. am never really fond of watching am-idol but really i'm so much hoping that she gets a notch on top. i heard she really sings and performs well. truly a pride of our country indeed:)

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  9. I used to watch AI every season, but this year I prefer The Voice... They have better talent there, jus my 2 cents. I have heard Jessica though and she is good hopefully she will make it to the top 3. ;)

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  10. I'm not an avid viewer of American Idol either because I'm really not into TV these days.. But, I've heard of Jessica in my friends' blogs as well and yep, I do watch her video s too.

    Her voice is just uh-mazing!
    Akon even wants her out of the competition because she's over qualified and want to sign her.. and my, she's only 16! Truly blessed of the talent that she have!

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  11. I don't get to watch American Idol myself as I don't have cable channels at home (by choice) but Jessica's name is all over the TV and internet making her an instant celebrity even before she could prove it to the world. Her set of pipes is simply amazing.

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  12. WOOHOO!!! Jessica all the way to the top. ^_^

    I got to watch a few of her performances on TV and I'm at awe at her singing prowess. ^_^

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