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" 'Idol' was more of a competition, and that was more of a platform that I wanted to get a hold of and get on top of. And I finally got that opportunity, and now it's more like, I just gotta show and prove myself to everybody that I'm not just the 'balladeer.' "

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" I'm playing a powerhouse singer who is big competition, but she's also really down to earth and sweet. But the whole sweet thing goes away when she's in competition mode. I love the show, so I'm very excited to be a part of it. I'm going to kill it on 'Glee!' "

Jessica Sanchez

Earth

Sweet

Competition

" It's important to work hard, stay humble, and not let the criticism or the compliments go to your head. "

" Before I was on 'Idol,' I just sat at home and played video games all day long. Now I get to travel and work towards my dream. It's the best feeling ever. "

" I don't speak Filipino or Spanish, but I've sung in both. "

" I grew up singing ballads, but what I really wanted to get into was the mainstream music on the radio because I really love the beats and everything. "

" I personally love J.Lo because she's a fashion icon and I love her music. "

" My friends are mostly familiar with music that plays on the mainstream radio. "

" I'm very blessed and appreciative of everything that's happened, and I'm just working hard for more opportunities to come. "

" I was born in America, but I consider myself a Filipino. "

" On 'Idol,' you have to show off your vocal abilities, so I stuck to the ballads, so I'm glad my first single is 'Tonight' so I can show off my fun, young side, and what I want to do as an artist. "

" But I'm really into old music - bluesy, soulful singers, like Etta James, Ray Charles, and Aretha Franklin. I wouldn't have minded being born in the 1960s! "

Jessica Sanchez

Born

Music

" I play volleyball on the beach. It's a great way to work out and have fun. "

" Christmas is my favorite holiday because you spend time with family. I love the decorations, the music, and buying gifts for people. Everything about Christmas is the best. "

" On 'Idol,' I understood that everyone wanted to hear my vocals, so I stuck with the ballads. "

" I've been in the 'Idol' bubble, and now it's popped, and I don't know what's going to happen. "

" I love artists that just do what they do with so much passion and emotion. "

" It was crazy... working with Ne-Yo. Everything was such a blur, and I was just a fangirl the whole time. "

" I listen to music when I'm feeling down or just a certain way. I don't know what I'd do without it! "

" During 'Idol,' I wasn't expecting anything. I just wanted to survive the competition, but my album and my music are a big part of who I am. Hopefully it translates well and I keep growing as an artist. "

" I always make a wish at 11:11, even if it's something cheesy. "

" I've been homeschooled since ninth grade. "

" I used to have hair so long, my nickname was Pocahontas. "

" I wanna be more like the Rihanna kind of, Beyonce kind of thing, but I don't want to compare myself to anybody, because I wanna be somebody new, too. "

" Music has always been a huge part of my life. "