I was born in America, but I consider myself a Filipino.

I used to have hair so long, my nickname was Pocahontas.

My friends are mostly familiar with music that plays on the mainstream radio.

When I found out that I made it to the Season 11 finale, I was so shocked that if you went on YouTube and re-watch the Top 3 Results Show, you will see my face looked like a bus hit it.

Even though it was a stressful time in my life, I have a lot of good memories from my Idol experience.

I want to let my fans know that I will not hold myself back anymore. Everybody knows me as "15-Year-Old Little Jessica who was on 'American Idol' and who is this sweet, quiet girl." I am very soft-spoken, but I have gone through numerous experiences, and I want to speak out and tell people what has been going on in my life.

I was born in America, but I consider myself a Filipino.