Jessica Sanchez makes history as first Asian-American Idol in Top 2

Even though she has not yet won the "American Idol" title, Filipino-Mexican-American contender Jessica Sanchez has already made history -- she is now the first Asian-American to reach the "American Idol" finale. Sanchez, 16, will go up against Phillip Phillips, 21, of Leesburg, Georgia, in the two-night season finale on May 22 and 23 (May 23 and 24 a.m. in Manila).
If Sanchez wins, she will be the fifth female to win the title. The previous female winners are:

• Kelly Clarkson (Season One);
• Fantasia Barrino (Season Three);
• Carrie Underwood (Season Four), and
• Jordin Sparks (Season Six).

Sanchez will also be the youngest American Idol winner because Sparks (Season Six) and Scotty McCreery (Season Ten) both won the competition at age 17. Apart from this, Sanchez will be the first "Idol" to come from California. Sanchez will also be the first saved contestant to win the title. She received the lowest number of votes after her performance on April 12 but "American Idol" judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson chose to use their one and only "save" of the season to keep Sanchez from being eliminated from the contest. If Phillip Phillips wins... On the other hand, if Phillips will win the competition, he will be the seventh male contestant to win the title. It will be fifth consecutive year that a male has won the competition since 2008. The past male winners include:

• Ruben Studdard (Season Two);
• Taylor Hicks (Season Five);
• David Cook (Season Seven);
• Kris Allen (Season Eight),
• Lee DeWyze (Season Nine), and
• Scotty McCreery (Season Ten).

Phillips will also be the second youngest male "Idol" if he wins. The record for being the youngest male "American Idol" winner so far belongs to McCreery. If he wins, Phillips will be the first winner from Georgia. Past American Idol winners The show's official website lists the ages and hometowns of the past winners: Season 1 Kelly Clarkson Age when she won: 20 Hometown: Burleson, TX Season 2 Ruben Studdard Age when he won: 25 Hometown: Birmingham, AL Season 3 Fantasia Barrino Age when she won: 19 Hometown High Point, NC Season 4 Carrie Underwood Age when she won: 21 Hometown: Checotah, OK Season 5 Taylor Hicks Age when he won: 29 Hometown: Birmingham, AL Season 6 Jordin Sparks Age when she won: 17 Hometown: Glendale, AZ Season 7 David Cook Age when he won: 25 Hometown: Blue Springs, MO Season 8 Kris Allen Age when he won: 23 Hometown: Conway, AR Season 9 Lee DeWyze Age when he won: 24 Hometown: Mount Prospect, IL Season 10 Scotty McCreery Age when he won: 17 Hometown: Garner, NC - VVP, GMA News