Jessica Sanchez makes it to American Idol's top 3

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Out of 70 million votes cast Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), Sanchez emerged in the top three along with Phillip Phillips and Joshua Ledet.

Sanchez got a standing ovation Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) from American Idol judges for her rendition of “And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" by Jennifer Holliday. Sanchez also sang “Steal Away" by Etta James.

"Another winning performance. Just over the top," Tyler said.

"With a performance like that there is nothing to say. Your vocal ability. That was amazing," Lopez added.

"This is one of the hardest songs to sing. You got up there and slayed it, you are phenomenal,"Jackson said.

"This is a real journey," said "Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez, who performed before the results were revealed. "This is not an easy show for these kids. For me, that's why I feel so much when I'm watching you, all of you, not just Hollie."

Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez gave fantastic performances. Adorable and amorous Jessica’s was riveting and breathtaking. Jessica is so great extravaganza of her singing prowess.

The three remaining finalists will return to their hometowns before taking the "Idol" stage next week.

'American Idol' Results: The Final 4 Are Revealed

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The "American Idol 2012 Top 4 was revealed Thursday night. The judges believe that the Top 5 are among the greatest musicians in the history of time and space.

It was a memorable night for our Top 5: Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine.

 The Top Four Finalists were revealed – Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet, Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez. One of them will be crowned the next AMERICAN IDOL!

 (Photo Credit: Michael Becker / FOX)

Jessica Sanchez - “Proud Mary” & "You Are So Beautiful " - American Idol 2012 Top 5

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Jessica Sanchez took on two very different songs - Tina Turner's "Proud Mary" and Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful."During Sanchez's performance, "Proud Mary" became a top trending topic on Twitter with most fans raving about the Filipina-Mexican’s rendition.

Jessica Sanchez taking us back a few decades with Proud Mary.

The judges says :

Randy Jackson:  "This performance was barely OK."

Jennifer Lopez:   "You’re so grown up there,   it's crazy! You were a little bit of Tina, a little Beyonce

Steven Tyler:      "I'm hearing the blues come out of you," "The only thing that experience gives a run for its money is a 16 year old."

Jessica Sanchez covers this classic song "You Are so Beautiful" and does it proud during this American Idol performance. Sanchez decided to mellow it down with the British Song "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker. The piano-driven song was praised by all three judges.

Steven Tyler : "You, once again, showed America just how beautiful your voice is. You're going to be Number One, girl.”

Jennifer Lopez : "How could we have let this girl go home?"

Randy Jackson  : "This girl's in the top of the leaderboard right now.”

Jessica Sanchez made it to American Idol Season 11 Top 5

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Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez made it to American Idol Season 11 Top 5 after singing Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and Luther Vandross’ Dance With My Father Again " on Wednesday for this week's "American Idol" Season 11 performance night.

Sanchez got the third highest number of votes among the six finalists. Elise Testone has been booted out after receiving the fewest number of votes.

So here are Top 5:

Jessica Sanchez

Joshua Ledet

Phillip Phillips

Skylar Laine

Hollie Cavanagh

Tonight’s guest performers were pop star Katy Perry who performed ‘Part of Me’ and Idol finalist Stefano Langone who sang ‘I’m On a Roll.’

American  Idol 11 season’s champion is scheduled to be crowned on May 23.

Top 5 Results Reveals

Jessica Sanchez: Bohemian Rhapsody - Top 6 - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 11 performance.

TOP 6 Jessica Sanchez Performs ‘Dance With My Father’ - American Idol 11 April 25

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Jessica Sanchez continues to blow the judges and America away.  The amazing Filipina-Mexican sings Luther Vandross' "Dance With My Father," as the "American Idol" finalists get to pick their own song for their second performance tonight, American Idol Top 6 Performance Show – ‘Queen’ Week, April 25 episode.

Jennifer Lopez:

"That may have been the best I've ever heard that song sang." Loved the "tenderness, the feeling, your vocal ability."

Steven Tyler:

"Your voice is so different that anybody else’s."

Randy Jackson:

"You are a truly amazing to me."

Check out full performances with judges' commentary only at http://www.americanidol.com.

Jessica Sanchez saved by the judges and stays on "American Idol Season 11"

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Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez saved from the American Idol elimination. Sanchez was saved by the judges despite receiving the lowest votes on the show. It was the first time for Jessica to land in the bottom 3. Joshua Ledet and Elise Testone completed the bottom 3 in this week's elimination round.

On the results show for the Top 7 Week on April 12, Sanchez was revealed as the contestant that received the lowest number of votes, despite strong acclaim from the judges for her performances. 

Sanchez had to sing "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here" by Deborah Cox for the save.When Sanchez began to perform in hopes of the judges using their one save per season.  During the midway into her song by Jennifer Lopez and she and fellow judges Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler stopped her and agreed to use their one save for the season to keep her on the show. All three judges came on stage to interrupt her and declare that they would be using their save without her needing to finish the song.

American Idol Top 7 Results 4-12-2012 Jessica Sanchez stays put. Judges activate SAVE

Meanwhile here's the performance of Jessica during the Top 7 show last Wednesday March 11, 2012.

Jessica Sanchez performs "Stuttering" by Jazmine Sullivan at the Top 7 performance show. 
Check out full performances with judges' commentary only at http://www.americanidol.com

Jessica Sanchez makes it to American Idol Top 7

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American Idol 11 Top 7 Finalist

Filipino-American teenager Jessica Sanchez made it to the top 7 on “American Idol” last elimination round.


Sanchez impressed the judges again when she sang Whitney Houston’s “How Will I Know?” for the show’s ‘80s night Thursday with Joshua Ledet.  It’s ‘80s night on American Idol Season 11. It’s not just solo performances.


The two powerhouse singers blew away the Idol triumviate of Jennifer Lopez, Steve Tyler and Randy Jackson.

              "I'm looking at them and thinking...final," "dream pairing." - - Jennifer Lopez

               “Did an amazing job,” --- Randy Jackson said for Jessica

               “Everything you do is beautiful.” - - Steven Tyler  told to Jessica 

The bottom 3 were DeAndre Brackensick , Elise Testone and Hollie Cavanagh.

Unfortunately, the 17-year-old eight placer DeAndre Brackensick was voted off by the viewers and the judges was unable to save him.

The American Idol 11 Top 7 finalists were the following: 

Jessica Sanchez

Phillip Phillips

Joshua Ledet

Colton Dixon

Skylar Laine

Hollie Cavanagh

Elise Testone

With Sanchez advancing to the Top 7, she has placed higher than fellow Filipino-American Ramiele Malubay, who finished 9th in 2007. The most successful finish by a singer with Philippine heritage is Jasmine Trias, who placed 3rd in 2004.

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Charice wins Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards’ 'Favorite Asian Act'

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Filipina singing sensation Charice Pempengco won the "Favorite Asian Act" title at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA). Popstar singer Charice was  hailed as the Favorite Asian Act, beating other nominees including Wonder Girls of Korea, Yuna of Malaysia and Agnes Monica of Indonesia.

Based on figures released by Nickolodeon Asia, Charice dominated both the online and text votes but lost to Agnes Monica in the Twitter votes.

Taylor Swift was also one of the winners, the Big Help Award and was presented to her by US First Lady Michelle Obama.

Other entertainers who won in the Nickelodeon Kidss Choice Awards 2012 include Selena Gomez for Favorite Female Singer and Favorite TV Actress, Justin Bieber for Favorite Male Singer, Taylor Lautner for Favorite Buttkicker, and Tim Tebow for Favorite Male Athlete.

Nickelodeon’s 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards (KCA) was held in a ceremony last March 31 at the University of Southern California Galen Center in Los Angeles and will air on Nickelodeon Philippines on April 14 at 10 a.m.

Congratulations Charice ! 

Miss Ecuador Wins Miss Earth 2011

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Miss Ecuador Olga Alva crowned as the Miss Earth 2011 at the coronation night in UP Diliman during the Coronation Show on Dec. 3. The 23-year-old beat out contestants from 84 other countries to win the competition.


Miss Ecuador, Olga Alava, was the stunning beauty  accepted her award wearing a glittering white gown with silver rhinestone embellishments.


Alava is a native of Guayaquil. She is a model and an international business graduate as well as a student of Asian culture, who studied in China for a year and speaks fluent Mandarin.

The exotic beauty presented an ecological project for safeguarding Ecuador's mangroves. She also acts as an advocate for the protection of the Yasuni biosphere reserve in her native country.

The Philippines’ representative, Athena Mae Imperial,  was hailed as Miss Water.

Caroline Medina of Venezuela was named Miss Fire while Driely Araujo of Brazil was crowned Miss Air.



Miss Ecuador impressed judges with her answer on why education must be the priority of world leaders in promoting environmentalism. 

As this year’s title-holder, it is her duty to be an ambassador for the environment.



Miss Philippines still stood out wearing a red gown. Miss Venezuela looked like a real-life Barbie doll with her pink sequined gown.
 




“I will continue working for the environment. I’m very proud to represent my country and have this crown. I’m very happy,” Miss Ecuador told members of the press after the pageant. 

Miss Ecuador is happy for the Filipinos' support and warm welcome since they arrived in the country for the pageant's activities. She added that all of the contestants are qualified for the crown. She hopes that the candidates continue their advocacy for the environment.

“I h

ope they can still help me and work with me. They’re here for a purpose. I hope they continue protecting the environment,” Miss Ecuador said.

"Celebrating Forests for People" was the slogan of this year's Miss Earth pageant, in an effort to raise awareness of the effects of climate change. Miss Ecuador also took home a cash prize of $20,000 along with other rewards.

KWC KARAOKE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 Filipino singers make history in prestigious international singing competition

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Philippines’ first representatives in the 2011 Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland on September 8-10 made a remarkable start. Joel Cruz was the 2011 KWC Male 1st Runner-Up and Lyda Shyla Roxas was the 2011 KWC Female 3rd Runner-Up. Indeed, the 2011 KWC World Finals marked another memorable experience for all its participants. KWC Philippines’ first experience was a blast with Joel and Lyda making it to the top 5. Their commendable performances served as a clear proof of Filipinos’ world class talent.

For his winning piece, Joel sang Bridge over Troubled Water (originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel), blowing the crowd away with his electrifying performance. Lyda stunned the audience with her powerful rendition of Alone (originally performed by Heart). Out of 23 participating countries, the Philippines was the only one to get both male and female representatives in the top five.

The five winners for the male cateogry are:

1. Marc Hatem (Lebanon) – champion
2. Joel Cruz (Philippines) – first runner-up
3. Vladimir Pak (Russia) – second runner-up
4. Riki James (New Zealand) – third runner-up
5. Toni Laaksonen (Finland) – fourth runner-up

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Joel Cruz performs “Bridge Over Troubled Water” at the 2011 KWC Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland

The five winners for the female cateogry are:

1. Cassandra Jopp (USA) – champion
2. Estefania Gralla (Spain) – first runner-up
3. Jerrica Santos (Canada) – second runner-up
4. Lyda Shyla Roxas (Philippines) – third runner-up
5. Viktoriia Pakhtusova (Ukraine) – fourth runner-up

Although neither bagged home the championship crown, their success has earned Filipinos the respect of the international music community.

Lyda Shyla Roxas performs “Alone” at the 2011 KWC Karaoke World Championships held in Killarney, Ireland.