Who is Mia Soleil Sanchez? ‘AGT’ Season 19 star proves that age is just a number when it comes to talent
FRANKLIN, NEW JERSEY: Mia Soleil Sanchez who is set to appear on 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 is a talented 13-year-old singer from Franklin, New Jersey, with an impressive list of accomplishments in various singing competitions.
In 2018, Mia came third in the Sussex County Idol competition and second in the Elementary Division at the Sussex County Talent Show. That same year, she also took first place in The Voice Mid Atlantic Idol’s Elementary Division, third in The Voice Musical Theatre’s Elementary Division, second in The Voice Open Jazz Solo’s Elementary Division, and fifth in The Voice Open Pop Festival’s Elementary Division at the Mid Atlantic Teacher’s Guild Festival.
In 2020, Mia continued her winning streak by placing first in the Jazz Elementary competition at the Mid Atlantic Teacher’s Guild Festival. She also earned second place in the Pop Elementary, Idol Elementary, and Musical Theatre Elementary competitions, as well as fourth place in the Talent Showcase Junior competition at the same festival.
The following year, in 2021, Mia once again showcased her talent by securing first place in the Pop Elementary competition and second place in the Jazz Elementary competition at the Northeast Music Teacher Association Competition.
In 2022, the young singer claimed first position in the Elementary Division of the Sussex County Talent Show.
In 2023, Mia had the opportunity to participate in a special carpool karaoke-style Vocal Masterclass with Cheryl Porter before performing Olivia Rodrigo’s 'Vampire'. To top it off, Cheryl surprised Mia with tickets to Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming concert as a birthday present.
'AGT' Season 19 singer Mia Soleil Sanchez has performed National Anthem for Red Bulls
In June 2024, during a special kids night event, the Red Bulls selected several young individuals to participate in pre-match festivities. Among them were 11-year-old Andrea from Fairlawn, who bravely took the public address microphone to lead the crowd in singing the National Anthem.
Additionally, 13-year-old Mia from Franklin Borough showcased her vocal talents by delivering a stirring rendition of the National Anthem, meanwhile, 10-year-old DJ Jules from Long Island energized the fans with his music before and during the match. The youngsters' performances added a special touch to the evening's festivities and helped create a memorable experience for all in attendance.
'AGT' Season 19 contestant Mia Soleil Sanchez performs 'Happier Than Ever' during audition
An exclusive preview from the upcoming episode of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19 has been revealed, showcasing the incredible talent of 13-year-old singer Mia Soleil Sanchez. The young performer impressed the judges with her rendition of a Billie Eilish song, leaving everyone in awe of her remarkable vocals and stage presence.
This early release has generated excitement amongst fans as they eagerly anticipate the full episode airing on Tuesday.
During her audition, Mia delivered a stunning rendition of Billie Eilish's 'Happier Than Ever,' showcasing a vocal talent that far exceeded her age. Her powerful delivery of the song's poignant lyrics was mesmerizing, culminating in a breathtaking sustained note that left the judges in awe.
Did Mia Soleil Sanchez make it through 'AGT' audition?
The judges, including Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum, were unanimous in their praise for Mia. Howie predicted that Mia's name would be on everyone's lips the next day and added, "America and the world will love you.”
Heidi commended Mia not only on her vocal abilities but also on her stage presence, describing her as a "gutsy young lady."
Sofia Vergara joined in the chorus of praise, declaring Mia as a budding star in the making.
“You know, what was cool is that you kind of grew with the song. And that’s not easy. And I think that means that you’ve got great taste. You know where you’re going. So I really, really, really liked this audition," Simon Cowell shared.
After the judges's feedback, it was time to vote. Mia Soleil Sanchez received four yeses from the judges, moving on to the next round of NBC's 'America's Got Talent'.
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Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent' premieres new episodes every Tuesday at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on NBC. The season is available for streaming on Peacock, where episodes can be viewed the following day
