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It was corny and you were out of your depth. I don't feel that you were yourself. You've got a nice upper range. You're one of the most emotionally connected people.

Jorge's Q&A

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  • How did you make the final decision to try out for AI?
  • My grandfather wanted me to audition and, well, he passed away a year ago. I want this with all my heart, but he inspires me to go further.
  • What one moment in past AI seasons will you always remember?
  • When Chris Daughtry got eliminated.
  • What song would you LOVE to sing on AI?
  • "Who Wants to Live Forever" by Queen.
  • If you could perform with any person or group, who would it be and why?
  • Andrea Bocelli or Celine Dion. I love their voices!
  • If you could redo any moment in your life, what would it be and why?
  • None, you learn from what you live.
  • What's been the most surprising part of the Idol experience so far?
  • When I passed through!
  • What's been the scariest part of the Idol experience so far?
  • In the group round during Hollywood Week, I thought I was gonna go home.
  • How do you combat stage fright?
  • Well I try not to think of it. I mean, we are singers and this is what we do.
  • What makes a great performer?
  • A person that's himself and loves what he does!
  • How has music moved you?
  • It has made me discover the power of my senses.
  • What was the first concert you attended?
  • La Quinta Estacion.
  • If you could perform in any venue in the world, where would that be?
  • Coliseo de Puerto Rico.
  • Who's been your favorite Idol thus far?
  • Katharine McPhee.
  • Who is the person that you would most like to meet?
  • Andrea Bocelli.
  • If you have 24 hours to do anything you wanted, what would you do?
  • Fly to Paris and have a baguette.
  • Who are your musical influences?
  • Luis Fonsi mostly, but I would also say Andrea Bocelli.
  • How do you plan on differentiating yourself in the competition?
  • Well, other than being Puerto Rican, I will expose all the things I can do with my voice.
  • If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
  • Nothing, I like myself.
  • What's been your favorite moment so far?
  • When Kara told me I shine!
  • Do you think the audition process was fair?
  • Well, I'm going to be honest. I passed so...to me it was fair. Still some decisions were weird.
  • Do you have any good luck charms?
  • A blue neopet called "Estrellita."
  • What would people be surprised to learn about you?
  • That I play video games such as Pokemon. I even reserve copies!
  • Who is your favorite judge and why?
  • Kara, she is so sweet! Well, at least with me....
  • If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
  • Acting.
  • What's your proudest moment?
  • When I made it to the Top 36!
  • What's your most embarrassing moment?
  • When I was 14, I sang at a mall and I totally screwed it up. I was off key and I stopped singing and rushed outside. It was awful!
  • Do you have any rituals or things you do before you perform?
  • I pray.
  • What album would your friends be surprised you own?
  • "Aventura."
  • What are your personal goals in life?
  • Win this show and inspire people and move them.
  • If you don't make it on American Idol, what will you do?
  • Go back to college and keep pursuing music.
  • What other talents do you have?
  • Reading really fast!
  • Do you have any formal singing training?
  • No.
  • When did you first start to sing?
  • Since I was ten years old.

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