Malaya Watson: Fil-Am American Idol Contestant Performance Video

Malaya Watson is the newest Filipino-American who will join the ranks of American Idol hopefuls and successfully impressed the judges during the initial screening of contestants as she earned a ticket to Hollywood.

Watch Malaya Watson’s Performance Video:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSbjgT-QFF8

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The 16-year-old Malaya Watson who is from Southfield, Michigan proved her vocal prowess as she performed the song popularized by Aretha Franklin’s song “Ain’t No Way.”

One of the judges of American Idol Season 13, Jennifer Lopez was really amazed with the performance of Malaya Watson and she even compared the young singer to the likes Michael Jackson during his youth.

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Before the audition of the teen age contestant of American Idol who claimed that she has Filipino roots, she admitted that she was nervous singing the song but she got comfortable and the judges love it and she got a three yeses on her way to Hollywood.

Malaya Watson revealed to the press that her Lolo (grandfather) was her musical influence aside from her guitar player Father, she plays the tuba instrument as part of her high school marching band.

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Here’s the comments of the American Idol Judges after her performance:

“I loved it,” Keith Urban said. “Absolutely beautiful.”

“Thank you for doing such a great job,” Harry Connick, Jr. said.

“You’re blessed. God gave you something so pure and real and special. I can’t wait to see how you go through the transformation you’re about to go through,” Jennifer Lopez said.

Malaya Watson Road to Hollywood:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZulWhlWCu_o

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