Fearless Forecast: American Idol Season 11 Winner ... Jessica Sanchez!

Filipinos are great talents, you bet! In fact, they're considered as one of the best in the world, specially the singers and musicians! Let me just name a few whose talents are recognized and respected in the international music mainstream, whether full-blooded, half, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16... as long as possessing even a drop of the potent Filipino blood circulating in their genes and larynges! We proudly have the caliber of Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon), Apl.d.ap (Black Eyed Peas), Bruno Mars, Enrique Iglesias, Arnel Pineda (Journey), Charice Pempengco and many others.

Even popular TV Host Ellen Degeneres, acknowledged this fact in one of her tweets!

If you're not convinced, here's yet another proof... Filipino singers in many occasions and seasons, have managed to make it as finalists in the most popular and highly exalted singing contest in the world... The American Idol! Alright... it's an American TV Show, I know, but there have always been eligible and remarkably talented Filipino singers able to make the cut out of thousands of other talented hopefuls! Not only that, they're also the toughest ones to beat in the most prestigious singing competition ever produced in the 21st Century!

Here are the list of Filipino singers who made it to American Idol Finals out of the multitude of aspirants who auditioned for a spot!

1. Jasmine Trias (American Idol Season 3 in 2004)

Jasmin Trias, originally from Tanza, Cavite Philippines, was one of the first two contenders of Filipino descent who advanced in the nerve-wracking-literally-cut-throat singing competition consisting of exceptionally talented contenders. She was 17 when she made it to the final 3! Her popularity in the Philippines soared during the airing of the American Idol Season 3 and was well supported by votes from the country. Jasmine Trias visited the Philippines after she won as 2nd Runner Up in The American Idol Season 3 to perform in a series of concerts. She also guested on popular TV shows, made some TV commercials and Billboard Ads.

2. Camile Velasco (American Idol Season 3 in 2004)

Camile Velasco was born in Makati City, Philippines and together with her family later on migrated to Hawaii.  She held on to her spot in the American Idol Season 3 up to the the Final 9. She  visited the Philippines to perform in concerts and also to appear in various popular TV shows.

3. Ramiele Malubay (American Idol Season 7 in 2008)

Another Filipina who made it in the Finals of American Idol Season 7 in 2008. Ramiele Malubay was 20 years old when she auditioned for a spot but looked so much younger than her age due to her petite physique. Born in Saudi Arabia, Ramiele stayed for a little while in the Philippines when the Gulf War broke out before finally migrating to the United States with her family. Prior to auditioning for the American Idol, she performed in various Filipino-American functions around Florida and even guested as opening performer for popular Filipino artists' acts during American Tours. She finished in the ninth place of American Idol Season 7.




4. Thia Megia (American Idol Season 10 in 2011)

The American Idol Season 10 in 2011 underwent exciting changes. There were 2 new judges namely Jennifer Lopez and Steve Tyler,  online voting was opened and most importantly, 15 year-olds could audition! Thus, 15 year-old, Thia Megia was in! Her parents are originally from Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines who changed name from Mejia to Megia when they emigrated to the United States. Thia Megia finished 11th place during this season. She visited the Philippines with the rest of the top 11 finalists during the 2011 American Idol LIVE! Tour.


5. Jessica Sanchez (American Idol Season 11 in 2012)

'Lo and behold the raw talent and beauty of 16-year old Jessica Sanchez! Her Filipina mother hailed from Bataan Province, Philippines.

Jessica exudes a confidence and finesse far beyond her age when delivering her music but covers her face and giggles like a teen-age girl that she really is when adulated with praises, particularly great comments from the judges. Americans may find it endearing and charming but Pinoys immediately recognize it as a  typical Filipino trait... humbleness.

Jessica Sanchez' voice range is wide yet very distinct and has the needed "signature," a unique voice quality that all successful singers have. It is like a "sound imprint" that listeners could identify positively as Jessica Sanchez' and no other. It is like when they know it's an original Michael Jackson song playing on the radio. Jessica's voice could reach and sustain a low, whole bodied vibrato, could control a thin falsetto to velvety smoothness, make a head tone seem natural, or could belch a high yet raspy note and nail it all! Her tone quality, tone color and timbre are flawless! It's all about rare and raw talent coupled with style and control! She is gifted and her God given talent was honed to perfection!




Her fashion sense like her voice range, is as vast and diverse... she may well be a rock star, a pop icon or a diva... she definitely has the swag!

The talent, beauty, style and demeanor of Jessica Sanchez embody the American Idol's "total package!" It is very likely that she would be the first contender of Filipino descent to bag the much coveted American Idol title. Outpouring of support from kababayans (Fellow Filipinos) in the U.S. would surely surge because she is after all, a Pinoy Pride.

The online voting which was opened last Season 10, in addition to the text (sms) and toll-free voting would be  very favorable to the 16-year old Jessica... you want to know why? Simply because the Philippines is included in the Top 20 Internet Users and the Top 10 Facebook Users in the World! Not to mention, the undisputed Text Messaging Capital of the World! Surely, Kababayans from within the Continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands where voting is allowed, have the same inclination to Social Media and other forms of communication, best of all voting via Facebook is FREE! Isn't that amazing?

Fearless Forecast: 

Jessica Sanchez 

The American Idol Season 11 Ultimate Big Winner!

Indaaaay...yiiii...aaay ♪♫  will always love you... ♪♫ wooohooohooo!  ♪♫♪♫♪♫

(That's me singing above not Jessica ... keep voting! 
Her Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" rendition is below. Click and be amazed!)