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Who Is Jessica Sanchez?
Jessica Elizabeth Sanchez (born August 4, 1995) is an American singer originally from Chula Vista, California. She was the runner-up on the eleventh season of the reality singing show, American Idol and is currently signed to Interscope Records. 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. She was raised in Eastlake, Chula Vista, along with two younger brothers. As a result of Jessica's post-Idol success, in October, 2012 the Sanchez family moved to Los Angeles, California to allow Jessica to live closer to the entertainment industry there.

Her father is a Mexican American, originally from Texas, and is a US Navy veteran. Her mother is a Filipina from Samal, Bataan in the Philippines.

She is a former student of Eastlake Middle School in Chula Vista. In eighth grade her favorite subjects were science, physical education, and choir. She was selected for full scholarship training at the Theater of Arts in Hollywood and is currently a homeschooled high school student in 12th grade.

She started singing at the age of 2, and aspires to be a mainstream singer who can "belt but sing upbeat songs". Eminem and Beyoncé 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. (Read More)


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