Mixed reactions to Jessica Sanchez singing at Pacquiao-Bradley fight
Jessica Sanchez's fans had mixed reactions to news that the "American Idol" first runner-up will be singing the American national anthem during the upcoming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley in the United States on June 9 (June 10 in the Philippines).
On Twitter, the 16-year-old Filipino-American-Mexican ended all speculation when she broke the news about her performance: “Singing the American National Anthem @ the Pacquiao fight this Saturday in Vegas! I am sooooooooo ecstatic!! :)”
On Facebook, Sanchez posted this status update: “Singing the national anthem this saturday in Vegas for the Pacquiao fight :) so excited!!!! Btw, miss you guys ♥”
As of posting time, over 16,000 people "liked" her status update.
There were also over 1,500 comments that ranged from excitement over the news to disappointment that she would be singing the American and not the Philippine anthem:
Regina Pabalan: Ow! I thought she will sing the Phil' national anthem,
Issa Ebreo Ringor: I th0ught its f0r the Philippines..bus its o.k.. Maybe nxt time..
Angelo King: Everybody here in the Philippines was waiting for Jessica Sanchez to speak Filipino during AI season and now she's gonna sing Lupang Hinirang. Let's see on Sunday how it will be!
Aerol Cedrick Treyes: What national anthem? Philippine National Anthem or US Natioanl Anthem?
Kristine Almazol for what country?..i really miss the ai days,.cant wait for your album!.more power!
Jaira Pancho: Everybody ! Kakantahin po ni jessica ay ang US national anthem po Hndi po ang Philippine national anthem .. Okay ?! ..
Nicole Sarol-Odiem: U.S anthem po ang kakantahin niya..
Zeagal Agam: I think she will be singing the USA anthem. haha. she doesn't even know how to speak in Tagalog so why she would sing the Philippine anthem? well good luck girl! im so much excited to watch you!
Samjalah Angels: Sana next tym phil.anthem nman knatahin nya.excited to see u aftr ai! ♥
Allan Gerald Logan Hernandez: Can you sing Both National Anthem? USA and Philippine.. :D
Roanna Marie Galvez Cuevas: Seems everyone's excited to hear u again. but it would be great if its for the Philippines! :D
Lhex Felizardo: Next pacquiao fight hope u will be singing Lupang Hinirang.
Kaye Anne Lim: It will be awesome if jess will sing the remixed of philippine, mexican and american anthem.!!lol
Mcoolit Josh Alvarez Uy: Whatever you sing, for the phillippines or for the americans, it doesnt matter were always be your fans : )
Jessica Marie: Doon Jess, you're gonna be singing US anthem, sing also the phillipine anthem... Thats gonna be awesome!
Kayson Khei It's perfectly alright for JS to sing US national anthem because she is American! Looking forward for the best anthem ever sung in boxing history! Bb chez rocks!
Some commenters said it was appropriate for her to sing the “Star Spangled Banner” because she was born and raised in America.
Kirby Asunto
Meanwhile, another Filipino-American, 14-year-old Broadway star Kirby Asunto, will be singing the Philippine national anthem at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Asunto was personally handpicked by Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion, as he faces Bradley, the undefeated American World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion, on Sunday.
Asunto was born in the Philippines but her family migrated to the US in 2006.
Sanchez and Asunto will be performing before a live audience of over 16,000, aside from the millions worldwide who will be viewing the match through pay-per-view, based on estimates of the boxing site Phil Boxing. - VVP/HS, GMA News
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