Jessica Sanchez has claimed the title of the winner of America's Got Talent Season 20. Sharing the news, the show wrote on social media:
"Let’s give a round of applause for the Season 20 winner of AGT! 👏"
Jessica is a native of Texas. While she has claimed the season's title, this is not the first time Jessica has performed on the show. She first auditioned for America's Got Talent in 2006 when she was a kid.
Who is Jessica Sanchez?
The 30-year-old Jessica Elizabeth Sanchez was born in Chula Vista and raised in Eastlake. She comes from a Filipino and Mexican American background.
Jessica is an American singer and songwriter who first gained recognition as the runner-up on American Idol. The talented artist has since built a strong following, with over 100k monthly listeners on Spotify. Some of her most popular tracks include A Whole New World, This Love, and Two Lines.
In 2014, she released her debut album titled Me, You & the Music, which earned its place on the Billboard charts.
In her early career, Sanchez performed on shows like Showtime at the Apollo and America’s Got Talent and sang the national anthem for the San Diego Chargers. Jessica has also performed at events like the National Memorial Day Concert, the Democratic National Convention, and many award shows.
The singer is married to Rickie Gallardo. The couple, who reportedly got married in 2021, is expecting their first child. Sharing the news on July 16 on Instagram, she wrote:
"Our hearts are so full 🥹 This is my first time sharing about the pregnancy, and it’s been so hard keeping it quiet these past 5 months! Thank you all for the love, support, and sweet messages — it truly means the world. Most of all, thank You God for this beautiful blessing growing inside me ❤️"
Jessica Sanchez has also appeared on the 2013 TV series titled Glee. She also contributed to the soundtrack of The Clash and Miss Universe Philippines 2020.
The winning title has come as exciting news for the fans who supported Jessica Sanchez in her AGT journey throughout.