- 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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