My chat with American Idol alum Jessica Sanchez
American Idol Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez is here in the Philippines for a Valentine's Day concert. As youth ambassador for Smart Communications, she's also been doing the rounds of meet-and-greet events, press conferences, and even a storytelling session with public school kids for Read to be Smart yesterday. She also dropped by our office this morning, and I got a chance to chat with her.
Me: Hi, Jessica!
Jessica: Hi!
M: Am I talking to Jessica Sanchez right now or is it Bebe Chez?
J: (laughs) It's Jessica. I'm feeling kinda shy right now.
M: Is that so? Hey, can you ask Bebe Chez if she knows BB Gandanghari?
J: Who?
M: Oh, never mind. Anyway, it's your second time in the Philippines, post-AI at least.
J: I know. And I'm having so much fun here.
M: How do you find it here? I mean, the last time you were with the whole Idol touring cast, so the experience must be different now.
J: Well, I'm still overwhelmed by all the attention. Still getting used to it, I guess. Before, I wasn't sure if people were actually excited about me or if it's the other artists.
M: Oh common! The Philippines loves you, are you kidding me?!
J: Thank you.
M: Did you know that Filipinos were actually voting for you even if we weren't allowed to vote?
J: What? How is that possible?
M: Magic Jack. Ask your mom about it. I'm sure she knows.
J: Hmn... I'm intrigued.
M: Do you still see Phillip Phillips?
J: No. I haven't seen him since the tour.
M: Do you resent him?
J: What? No! Of course not!
M: There was this moment during the finale when you wanted Phillip to kiss you.
J: What?
M: (shows her photo) Here, look. (In Ate Guy tone) I-deny mo 'yan!
M: See? So what now?
J: (blushing) N-no, it wasn't that. Uh, I was just going to hug him, that's all.
M: Weh? Honestly?
J: Honestly, it's not what it looks.
M: Peksman?
J: Wha--
M: Never mind. Let's move on. Wait, I still can't move on. Do you find Phillip handsome?
J: (blushing, looking embarrassed) Well... y-y-yeah, I guess so.
M: Don't guess! Just say it! Why are stu-stu-stuttering?
J: (laughs) Alright, alright! Yes, he's handsome (smiles).
M: Who's handsome?
J: Phillip.
M: Complete sentence, please. Who's handsome?
J: Phillip Phillips is handsome. There, I said it (smiling, but looking embarrassed). Satisfied?
M: Very satisfied. I've just recorded it and I'll upload it on YouTube later. I'm gonna tag DeAndre.
J: What? Oh please don't.
M: Nah, I'm just messin' with you. So how's DeAndre?
J: (blushes, giggles) We're good.
M: Is his name really DeAndre or just Andre? I'm thinking he just added the 'The' to 'Andre' then changed it up later to 'De.' The-Andre. De-Andre.
J: (laughing hard) It's DeAndre.
M: Okay. What do you like in him?
J: Well, he's cute. He's got a really good voice. He's a gentleman and he just makes me feel loved.
M: (just looks at Jessica, almost not blinking)
J: W-What? (smiling)
M: I was just thinking how privacy is never a problem with you two.
J: Why is that?
M: I mean, you two could just make out anytime, anywhere because both your faces are gonna be completely covered by DeAndre's hair.
J: (laughs) That's silly! But wait, I never thought about that.
M: I imagine him being, like, I wanna kiss you right now. Quick, let's hide! And then you're already both covered.
J: (laughing hard) You're so weird.
M: Is he here with you in Manila?
J: Unfortunately, no.
M: Or are you hiding him in your hotel room? I'm gonna report him to the Immigration.
J: He's not here. (pauses) Nor there in my hotel room.
M: Why Colton? Why is he your guest performer at your concert and not DeAndre?
J: I don't know. Maybe the organizers can tell you.
M: When's your album coming out?
J: It's gonna be out real soon.
M: Soon. Soon. I'm tired of hearing soon. Why is it taking so long?
J: Well, the producers and I didn't want to rush it just for the sake of getting a record out.
M: 'Cause I'm starting to wonder if you just can't hit the notes right in the studio.
J: No! Of course I can. (straightens up, smug look) At least Bebe Chez can.
M: Fine. It better be good.
J: It will be.
M: Let's talk about your upcoming stint on Glee.
J: (lightens up) Yeah, I--
M: Okay, forget Glee. Tutal, I don't watch it anymore. Let's talk about... I don't know... your figure? Are you on a diet?
J: No. I actually eat a lot.
M: I don't believe you.
J: Seriously! I do!
M: You order extra rice?
J: Two extra rice!
M: Shut up!
J: I even go three sometimes.
M: Shut up! Show me!
J: Alright, let's go. I'm starving.
M: Well, you always look like you're starving. Let's go to JollyJeep.
J: Where's that?
M: 'Wag na maraming satsat. Just come with me.
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Jessica Sanchez performs in her first solo concert on Feb. 14, 2013 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Fellow AI alum Colton Dixon is a special guest performer.
For tickets, go to ticketnet.com.ph.
Special thanks to Jas Garcia. For what? Basta.
Jessica Sanchez answering questions at our office lobby.
Me: Hi, Jessica!
Jessica: Hi!
M: Am I talking to Jessica Sanchez right now or is it Bebe Chez?
J: (laughs) It's Jessica. I'm feeling kinda shy right now.
M: Is that so? Hey, can you ask Bebe Chez if she knows BB Gandanghari?
J: Who?
M: Oh, never mind. Anyway, it's your second time in the Philippines, post-AI at least.
J: I know. And I'm having so much fun here.
M: How do you find it here? I mean, the last time you were with the whole Idol touring cast, so the experience must be different now.
J: Well, I'm still overwhelmed by all the attention. Still getting used to it, I guess. Before, I wasn't sure if people were actually excited about me or if it's the other artists.
M: Oh common! The Philippines loves you, are you kidding me?!
J: Thank you.
M: Did you know that Filipinos were actually voting for you even if we weren't allowed to vote?
J: What? How is that possible?
M: Magic Jack. Ask your mom about it. I'm sure she knows.
J: Hmn... I'm intrigued.
M: Do you still see Phillip Phillips?
J: No. I haven't seen him since the tour.
M: Do you resent him?
J: What? No! Of course not!
M: There was this moment during the finale when you wanted Phillip to kiss you.
J: What?
M: (shows her photo) Here, look. (In Ate Guy tone) I-deny mo 'yan!
M: See? So what now?
J: (blushing) N-no, it wasn't that. Uh, I was just going to hug him, that's all.
M: Weh? Honestly?
J: Honestly, it's not what it looks.
M: Peksman?
J: Wha--
M: Never mind. Let's move on. Wait, I still can't move on. Do you find Phillip handsome?
J: (blushing, looking embarrassed) Well... y-y-yeah, I guess so.
M: Don't guess! Just say it! Why are stu-stu-stuttering?
J: (laughs) Alright, alright! Yes, he's handsome (smiles).
M: Who's handsome?
J: Phillip.
M: Complete sentence, please. Who's handsome?
J: Phillip Phillips is handsome. There, I said it (smiling, but looking embarrassed). Satisfied?
M: Very satisfied. I've just recorded it and I'll upload it on YouTube later. I'm gonna tag DeAndre.
J: What? Oh please don't.
M: Nah, I'm just messin' with you. So how's DeAndre?
Me waiting for Jessica to stand up so we can already have lunch.
J: (blushes, giggles) We're good.
M: Is his name really DeAndre or just Andre? I'm thinking he just added the 'The' to 'Andre' then changed it up later to 'De.' The-Andre. De-Andre.
J: (laughing hard) It's DeAndre.
M: Okay. What do you like in him?
J: Well, he's cute. He's got a really good voice. He's a gentleman and he just makes me feel loved.
M: (just looks at Jessica, almost not blinking)
J: W-What? (smiling)
M: I was just thinking how privacy is never a problem with you two.
J: Why is that?
M: I mean, you two could just make out anytime, anywhere because both your faces are gonna be completely covered by DeAndre's hair.
J: (laughs) That's silly! But wait, I never thought about that.
M: I imagine him being, like, I wanna kiss you right now. Quick, let's hide! And then you're already both covered.
J: (laughing hard) You're so weird.
M: Is he here with you in Manila?
J: Unfortunately, no.
M: Or are you hiding him in your hotel room? I'm gonna report him to the Immigration.
J: He's not here. (pauses) Nor there in my hotel room.
M: Why Colton? Why is he your guest performer at your concert and not DeAndre?
J: I don't know. Maybe the organizers can tell you.
M: When's your album coming out?
J: It's gonna be out real soon.
M: Soon. Soon. I'm tired of hearing soon. Why is it taking so long?
J: Well, the producers and I didn't want to rush it just for the sake of getting a record out.
M: 'Cause I'm starting to wonder if you just can't hit the notes right in the studio.
J: No! Of course I can. (straightens up, smug look) At least Bebe Chez can.
M: Fine. It better be good.
J: It will be.
M: Let's talk about your upcoming stint on Glee.
J: (lightens up) Yeah, I--
M: Okay, forget Glee. Tutal, I don't watch it anymore. Let's talk about... I don't know... your figure? Are you on a diet?
J: No. I actually eat a lot.
M: I don't believe you.
J: Seriously! I do!
M: You order extra rice?
J: Two extra rice!
M: Shut up!
J: I even go three sometimes.
M: Shut up! Show me!
J: Alright, let's go. I'm starving.
M: Well, you always look like you're starving. Let's go to JollyJeep.
J: Where's that?
M: 'Wag na maraming satsat. Just come with me.
**************
Jessica Sanchez performs in her first solo concert on Feb. 14, 2013 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Fellow AI alum Colton Dixon is a special guest performer.
For tickets, go to ticketnet.com.ph.
Special thanks to Jas Garcia. For what? Basta.
I don't know who Jessica is but you sense of humor is just uber!
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