Jessica Sanchez, Next in Line to Sing Philippine National Anthem in Pacman's Bout
Jessica Sanchez may be next in line to sing the Philippine National Anthem or "Lupang Hinirang" in our Pambansang Kamao Manny Paquiao's future bout.
The 8-division world boxing champion expressed his admiration to the 16-year-old Filipino Mexican singer who is currently among the Top 5 of the ongoing 11th season of American Idol. Pacman even predicted that Jessica Sanchez will win.
In an interview with ABS-CBNNews.com, the Saranggani Congressman said he is praying for Sanchez, and he believes she can win the whole competition.
"Jessica, good luck and we're praying for you. Sana manalo ka. No, hindi sana. I declare that you're gonna win in Jesus' name," he said.
However, in Pacman's June 9 fight against Timothy Bradley, Filipina-New Yorker Kirby Asunto has already been assigned the highly-coveted job of singing the country's theme song.
So if ever, Jessica will be lined-up in Pacman's bout after Bradley, and it should not be Mexican because the American Idol singing sensation is half-Mexican. If that happens, Jessica might end up singing 3 national anthems in one bout: USA's, Mexico's and Philippines', how cool is that?
Furthermore, it will depend on Jessica's management in case she makes it to the final 2 of the reality singing competition. Will the company that will manage the winner and runner up (19) allow her to do so?
Those who have sung the Philippine National Anthem in Pacquiao's previous fights include Charice, Maria Aragon, Sarah Geronimo, Lani Misalucha, Christian Bautista, Kyla, Jennifer Bautista, Jonalyn Viray, Aicelle Santos, Maricar Garcia, Arnel Pineda, and American Idol alumn Thia Megia.
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