JESSICA SANCHEZ
Jessica Elizabeth Sanchez (born August 4, 1995) is an American singer fromChula Vista, California. She was the runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality singing show, American Idol and is currently signed to Interscope Records.She was the first female and fourth recipient of the judges' save[7] and the first recipient of the save to reach the finale. Prior to appearing on American Idol, Sanchez competed in the first season of America's Got Talent at the age of 11.
Sanchez was born in Chula Vista, California on August 4, 1995 to parents, Editha (née Bugay) and Gilbert Sanchez. She was raised in Eastlake, Chula Vista, along with two younger brothers.[9] Her father, a Mexican American, originally from Texas, is a US Navy veteran who fought in the Iraq War,[specify] served in Afghanistan, and was recently deployed to Singapore.[10] Her mother is a Filipino from Samal, Bataan in the Philippines.[10] Her maternal grandfather, Eddie Bugay, is a retired US Navy sailor.[8] Inspired by her devout Roman Catholic grandmother, she always carries a rosary, and prays quietly before going on stage.[11][12]
She is a former student of Eastlake Middle School in Chula Vista.[13] Back in her eighth grade, her favorite subjects were science,physical education, and choir.[14] Her teacher remembers Sanchez as a humble girl, for when word spread at school that she sang the national anthem at a San Diego Chargers home game, she did not brag and preferred to stay in the background.[15] She was selected for full scholarship training at the Theater of Arts in Hollywood and is currently a homeschooled high school student in 11th grade.[9][16]
She started singing at the age of 2, and aspires to be a mainstream singer who can "belt but sing upbeat songs". Eminem andBeyoncé are her favorite male and female artists, while Jennifer Hudson is her favorite American Idol contestant. Other musical influences include Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Etta James, Christina Aguilera, and Michael Jackson.[
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