Jessica Sanchez introduces baby girl after AGT victory

• Jessica Sanchez, America’s Got Talent Season 20 winner, introduced her baby girl, Eliana Mae
• She reflected on her victory, saying her heart is “overflowing with joy, gratitude, and peace”
• Sanchez said her win was the result of over 20 years of auditions, rejections, and perseverance
• She dedicated her success to her daughter, telling her, “Mama did it. We did it”

Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez, the newly crowned winner of "America’s Got Talent" Season 20, introduced her baby girl following her historic victory on the international stage.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Sanchez revealed the name of her daughter, Eliana Mae, while reflecting on her long journey in music and the overwhelming emotions she felt after her win.

“I’ve taken the last two days to sit still, breathe, and truly process everything that just happened,” she shared.

“My heart is overflowing with joy, gratitude, and a peace I can’t quite put into words.”

Sanchez said her triumph was the result of more than two decades of hard work and perseverance.

“Winning ‘America’s Got Talent’ wasn’t just about a single performance or one night… It was about a journey that began over 20 years ago,” she explained.

She looked back on her beginnings as a young dreamer with big ambitions.

“From a little girl with a dream and a voice that was bigger than her confidence, to the countless auditions, rejections, stages, and moments of doubt along the way… every single step shaped me and prepared me for this moment.”

The singer also expressed gratitude to her family, friends, and fans, dedicating her success to her daughter.

“And to my baby girl, Eliana Mae… Mama did it. We did it.”

Sanchez first joined America’s Got Talent at age 10, reaching the semifinals.

She later rose to fame as the runner-up of American Idol Season 11, cementing her place as one of the most recognized Filipino-American talents worldwide.

Aside from Jessica Sanchez, another Filipino singer who made waves in the international competition scene was Sofronio Vasquez, a Filipino singer who became famous after being declared the champion of The Voice Season 26 in America. Prior to this, he participated in local singing competitions in the Philippines such as Tawag ng Tanghalan and The Voice Philippines.

In a previous report by KAMI, Sofronio Vasquez’s win at the Season 26 of The Voice is also the first win of Michael Bublé as a coach of the singing contest. Sofronio bested four other finalists from Team Bublé, Team Reba, Team Snoop, and Team Gwen. He grew up in the Philippines but transferred to the United States in the year 2022 to try to bring realization to his dream in music. In a statement, Sofronio gave tribute to his late father, whom he said taught him to love music.

In another viral news related to Sofronio Vasquez, he reposted a clip from Tawag ng Tanghalan, at the time that he received advice from Rey Valera. Actress and award-winning singer Lea Salonga also congratulated Sofronio. It can be recalled that Sofronio did not receive any chair turn when he joined The Voice Philippines. He also did not make it as a champ in Tawag ng Tanghalan.

Source: KAMI.com.gh