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She's a small girl with a big voice. She's a fantastic singer, and she has a swagger. The celebrity news site "Wetpaint" said these are some of the reasons why Filipino-Mexican contender Jessica Sanchez will win the United States singing reality competition "American Idol." A report of Jessica Long said there are five reasons why is Sanchez poised to win: (1) She’s a fantastic singer. (2) She’s got that swagger. (3) She’s charismatic. (4) She’s experienced. (5) We’re overdue for a girl to win.
Sanchez, 16, born in the United States to a Filipina mother and a Mexican father, drew raves five years ago when she joined "America's Got Talent" at age 11.
Social media users all over the world are in the buzz for Sanchez who has consistently received praises from American Idol judges but was nearly eliminated from the competition three weeks ago when she received the lowest number of votes. Judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler used their one and only "save" of the season to overrule the results of the voting and keep her in the competition.
Praying for Sanchez
Even boxing icon and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao is said to be all praises for Sanchez. According to a blog of The Professional Heckler: “Manny Pacquiao has a message for Fil-Am Jessica Sanchez who’s now in the Top 5 of American Idol. Pacman was quoted to have said, ‘You’re gonna win, I declare it in Jesus’ name.’”
Makati Rep. and renowned journalist Teddy Boy Locsin, Jr. said on his Twitter account (@teddyboylocsin): “Thank you Lord, 1st You get America to save Jessica Sanchez on American Idol, now to save us from China. Sobra ang bait mo Lord.”
American singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney was captivated the moment he first saw Sanchez on television. On his Twitter account (@jessemccartney), he tweeted: ”I just turned on American idol! Whoaaaaa!!! Who is this Jessica Sanchez??? She's got my VOTE!!! For real! She's unbelievable!!!”
Tony Award-winning actress Jennifer Holliday, who is known as one of the “Dreamgirls” meanwhile said Sanchez has blown her away. "Bravo, Jessica! U blew us away with ur passion & pretty smile! Keep singing, cuz we 'keep falling in, but never out, of luv wt u,” she tweeted (@Jennifersspot).
Last week, Sanchez made it to the Top 5 of the reality singing competition, the second best achievement so far of a Filipino after Jasmine Trias in the show’s third season.
She made her fans cry the night she performed. A fan (@NatashaRakiah) said: "'Dance With My Father’ made me AND my father cry last night, that's been our song since I was little. Thank you."
The infamous Professional Heckler posted on his Twitter account (@hecklerforever) said “’American Idol’ should stop right now and crown Jessica Sanchez.”
“Congratulations, Jessica. You have amazing talent that's why you made it this far. But it is getting very tough now. Give them a really good concert style performance... Go rock them!!!” said Facebook user Cristeta Mesias.
The hashtag #
Twitter user @ChanceInMyHeart said: “You know Charice? Jessica Sanchez? Maria Aragon? How about Bruno Mars? Yeah #SingingIsMoreFunInThePhilippi
- VVP, GMA News
