Charice, Jessica Sanchez or Thia Megia: Who's Best To Portray Kim In 'Miss Saigon' Movie? (Poll)

Charice, Jessica Sanchez, and Thia Megia are being considered to play the lead role in the movie adaptation of Tony Award winning musical "Miss Saigon," according to rumor mills.

Charice, Jessica Sanchez, and Thia Megia

Yes, "Miss Saigon" movie is in the works, and the hunt for the next Kim, the role originally portrayed by Lea Salonga in 1991, has started.

"Pyramid" singer and "X Factor Philippines" judge Charice, "Americal Idol" runner-up Jessica Sanchez and "American Idol" finalist Thia Megia are rumored to be considered for the role.

Who among the three talented young Pinays is most fitting for the role? Cast your votes below:



The number of votes received by each singer will be posted on NoypiStuff's Facebook page next week.

The "Miss Saigon" film, which tells the tragic love story between a Vietnamese bar girl and an American soldier before the fall of Saigon in 1975, will reportedly be helmed by Lee Daniels, who directed the Academy Award winning 2009 movie "Precious."

Jessica Sanchez Sings 'Star-Spangled Banner' In NBA Finals (Video)

Jessica Sanchez has once again been chosen to sing the US national anthem in a major sports event.

Jessica Sanchez led the singing of the American national anthem in NBA Finals

After singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the Pacquiao-Bradley bout at the weekend, the "American Idol" runner-up performed the anthem again before the Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat started on Tuesday.

This also marks the third appearance of the 16-year-old singing the American national anthem after "American Idol." The first time was during the PBS Memorial Day concert in Washington D.C. last May 28.

Check out below a Youtube video of Jessica Sanchez slaying the anthem in the NBA Finals:


Video courtesy of ABC/Youtube/NBA

Jessica Sanchez Nominated In NRTA 2012

Jessica Sanchez has been nominated in this year's National Reality TV Awards (NRTA USA).

Jessica Sanchez nominated in National Reality TV Awards 2012

The list of nominees for the annual NRTA has been revealed earlier this week and it included the name of the American Idol runner-up in the Reality TV Personality of the Year category.

Sanchez is up against Jeremiah Jermaine Paul (The Voice), Astro (XFactor USA), Lamar (Khloe and Lamar show), Kim Kardashian (Keeping up with the Kardasians), Ben Flajnik (The Bachelor), Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. (America’s Got Talent), Arsenio Hall (Celebrity Apprentice) and Tia & Tamera.

The winners of the NRTA will be determined based on the results of an online voting at its website (http://www.nationalrealitytvawards.com/voting/). They will be bared at a ceremony to held on September 24, 2012 in Los Angeles.

The NRTA is said the biggest and only annual Television awards ceremony for Reality TV in the United States.

Jessica Sanchez, 'American Idol' finalists to hold concert in Manila this September

Jessica Sanchez (Twitter)

Jessica Sanchez will be visiting the Philippines sooner than many expected.

The "American Idol" runner-up will be arriving in Manila this September for the "American Idol Live Tour," a concert featuring the "AI" Top 10 finalists.

It was earlier reported that Sanchez might be opening for Jennifer Lopez at the latter's concert in Manila in November. But concert producer N91Live is reportedly still in talks with Jessica's camp regarding it. There are no updates on that, yet.

What is final is the "AI" concert this September! Read more about it here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2012/06/american-idol-live-tour-in-manila-2012.html

Jessica Sanchez, Kirby Asunto To Sing In Pacquiao-Bradley Bout

Jessica Sanchez and Kirby Asunto

"American Idol" runner-up Jessica Sanchez and young singer Kirby Asunto are set to sing US and the Phillipine national anthem, respectively, in the highly anticipated boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

Sanchez, 16, took to Twitter to express how excited she is to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the mega fight.

"Singing the American National Anthem @ the Pacquiao fight this Saturday in Vegas! I am sooooooooo ecstatic!! :)," she tweeted.

In her interview with ABS-CBN, Asunto, 14, said she is as well thrilled to perform before thousands of boxing fanatics at Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena, where the fight will be held, and millions of people who will be watching the bout at home through pay-per-view. She was reportedly handpicked by Pacquiao himself after she performed at the latter’s traditional post-fight concert last year.

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Jessica Sanchez To Open For Jennifer Lopez In Manila Concert This November?

Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer Lopez (AmericanIdol.com)

You might have heard it from Kabayan Noli de Castro earlier on "TV Patrol" which Korina Sanchez refused to believe. But it's true! Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer Lopez might share the stage during the latter's concert in Manila this November.

The producers of  Jennifer Lopez' upcoming Manila concert are hoping that they could persuade Jessica Sanchez to open for JLo.

Jun Lorenz Mamangon, CEO of N91 Live productions, said that there is a high possibility that this happens as his wife stood as Jessica's vocal coach back in 2000.

He added that the Jennifer Lopez Live In Manila 2012 concert is "practically a go" this November 24th and they have yet to decide where the venue will be.

Read more about JLo's Manila concert here: http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2012/05/jennifer-lopez-live-in-manila-2012.html

Jessica Sanchez Takes On Aerosmith, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson

Jessica Sanchez performed three songs - a Mariah Carey hit, an Aerosmith smash and a Michael Jackson original - during the "American Idol" Top 3 performance night on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila).

Jessica Sanchez (Fox)

For her first song, Sanchez sang Carey's "My All" which was the judges' choice for her. Her rendition had judge Randy Jackson proclaiming, "Absolutely beautiful! The perfectly right song for you!"

Judge Jennifer Lopez echoed Jackson's comment saying, "A hard song! But you did it so beautifully...you didn't even go to the big part at the end and I love that."

Sanchez also received praises for her second song which she chose herself. It was Aerosmith's "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing."

Judge Steven Tyler, lead vocalist of Aerosmith, said she made the song "greater."

"You do not know what a big deal that is...that note at the end sent everyone into the heavens," J.Lo said.

The third song Sanchez performed was "I’ll Be There" by Michael Jackson, which was selected by "AI" mentor Jimmy Iovine. The performance both got nods from Tyler and Lopez but failed to impress Jackson.

Tyler called it "delicious" while Lopez told Jessica she "almost sounded like Michael!" But Randy shrugged, "I liked it okay. I didn't love it."

Tomorrow's episode will determine who will be facing off in the Finale. Will Sanchez make it to the 'final two' of this year's American Idol Season 11?

Jessica Sanchez fights for votes (Video)

Jessica Sanchez performing Fallin'  (Fox)

Jessica Sanchez came out fighting on Wednesday's 'American Idol' performance episode, blowing the judges away with two strong performances.

After a shocking near-elimination by voters and a dramatic save from judges last week, Sanchez impressed everyone with her new performances.

The remaining 7 finalists of the show were made to sing two songs and Sanchez did Alicia Keys' "Fallin" and Otis Redding's "Try a Little Tenderness."

Sanchez' mature rendition of "Fallin'" prompted judge Jennifer Lopez to declare, "I'm so glad you're here with us. I'm so glad we had a save and I'm so glad we used it on you."


Her soulful version of Redding's song was also strong, although the judges all said she needed more emotion.

Sanchez had been an early favorite on the show, earning three standing ovations from the judges so fa. But her dramatic save last week was seen by many as a sign of her impeding elimination from the competition, as it might invite resentment from some American fans whose votes will ultimately prevail in the competition.

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Jessica Sanchez gets standing o from 'American Idol' judges anew

Jessica Sanchez (Fox)

Filipina-Mexican contestant Jessica Sanchez received a standing ovation from the "American Idol" judges for her "impeccable" rendition of  Whitney Houston’s signature ballad, "I Will Always Love You," on Wednesday (Thursday morning in Manila).

Judge Randy Jackson was overjoyed.

"Jessica Sanchez is legit," a very excited Jackson said. "This is one of the hardest songs in the world to sing. You are not only one of the best vocals of the night, I think you’re one of the best singers in the whole competition. This is what (Idol) really is all about, finding the best talents in America. This is one of the best talents in the whole country."

Fellow judge Jennifer Lopez was speechless.

"Just…amazing," Lopez said, at the brink of tears. "I don’t even know what to say."

The superstar added: "When you did the last three things and we were right there with you, I think you were even surprised in yourself. It was beautiful. You are so talented. God bless you!"

Judge Steven Tyler for his part said Sanchez "just made 40 million people cry."

This isn’t the first time Sanchez has stolen the show. Last week she was given a standing ovation by the celebrity judges with her version of Jennifer Hudson's "Love You I Do"-- the first and only one of the evening.

It was announced today that Sanchez has made it to the Top 12. She and the rest of the remaining finalists of the show will again perform live next week.

Check out Jessica Sanchez' "I Will Always Love You" performance below:

Jessica Sanchez among American Idol's Top 13 finalists

Jessica Sanchez | Photo: Fox

Filipino-Mexican Jessica Sanchez was named one of the Top 13 finalists of the "American Idol" in an emotional elimination episode today.

The announcement sends the talented 16-year-old to the finals of the competition, where viewers will eventually choose the winner via online and phone voting.

Despite being sick this entire week, the Pinay-Mexicano teen singer brought out the diva in her and impressed the judges with her version of Jennifer Hudson's "Love You I Do" yesterday, which received the only standing ovation from the judges during the said episode.

"The punctuation that you put with your body on the ends of your phrases and your notes and everything… the way you pull back, the way you let us have it—the whole thing is just really, really so beyond your years, it’s crazy!" judge Jennifer Lopez said.

Last week, Sanchez did a soulful rendition of "The Prayer" during the Hollywood round which wowed the judges as well and earned good responses online.

During today's episode, the show aired the insights of Interscope Records chairman Jimmy Iovine regarding the performances of each of the 24 semi-finalists this week. Iovine said he would sign Sanchez on the spot.

"She has talent from A -Z. I would sign her on the spot tonight.. If anyone's in pole position, it's Jessica," the record producer proclaimed.

Sanchez, along with the rest of the Top 13, will be performing again next week. - NoypiStuff

Here's a Youtube video of Jessica Sanchez singing "The Prayer" on AI: