Thia Megia, a Filipino-American contestant of “American Idol Season 10,” wowed the show’s celebrity judges during its semifinal round on Wednesday (US time), an online report of USA Today said.
According to the report, Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson were all praises for one of the show’s youngest performers with her rendition of “Out Here on My Own” from the musical “Fame.”
Tyler was impressed by her perfect pitch, while Lopez said Megia’s performance was “really, really special.”
Jackson, meantime, said: "This is what hot singing is about!"
"Jackson loves the quality of the tone of her voice – she reminds him of a young Michael Jackson,” the report said.
“Thia starts quietly, and a cappella. It's a fine performance, if a little bit of an old-fashioned song choice -- and a bit ironic, since three of her fellow contestants tonight attended to the Fame school in New York,” the report added.
Megia received a standing ovation from the audience after her performance.
Megia is said to be the next Charice, the 18-year-old Filipino international singing sensation who is taking the international music scene by storm.
From 24 contestants, only 5 men and 5 women will advance to the final round. The results of the semifinal round will be known on Thursday night (US time).
The judges will also choose 2 "wild cards" from among the contestants who fail to make it to the finals.
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/03/03/11/fil-am-thia-megia-wows-american-idol-judges
