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Jessica Sanchez (born August 4, 1995) is an American singer from San Diego, California. She was the runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality singing show American Idol. She is the first female and fourth recipient of the judges’ save. 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.Her mother is Fillipino and her father is Mexican. She was raised in Eastlake, Chula Vista, along with two younger brothers. Her father, a Mexican American, originally from Texas, is a U.S. Navy veteran who fought in the Iraq War[specify], served in Afghanistan and, as of April 2012, was expected to soon be deployed to Singapore. Her mother is a Filipina, originally from Samal, Bataan. Her maternal grandfather, Eddie Bugay, is a retired US Navy sailor. Inspired by her Roman Catholic grandmother, she carries a rosary everywhere, and prays quietly before going on stage.
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. 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.
She started singing at the age of 2 and aspires to be a mainstream singer that can “belt but sing upbeat songs”. Eminem and Beyonce 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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