Performed: 2-25-03
Age: 20 yrs old
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Favorite Song: None
Idol: Mariah Carey/Whitney Houston
What songs has Sylvia performed on the show?
"Didn't We Almost Have It All" - 2/25/03
Do you have a job?
No.
Do you have any formal singing training?
No.
Where have you performed before?
Banquets, school functions, church, wedding, competitions, choir concerts, conferences.
When did you first start to sing?
I can't remember when I started singing. I just remember knowing that I've always been singing.
What is your favorite song to sing?
Whatever inspires me.
What is the first concert you went to?
TK Zee family (African group).
What is the last concert you went to?
TK Zee family.
What other talents do you have?
n/a
If you don't make it on AMERICAN IDOL, what will you do?
I'm not really worried about that. I am pretty confident that regardless of whether I'm the winner or not, someone out there will hear me & sign me.
What are your goals in life?
To become a successful artist.
What album would your friends be surprised you own?
"Bump" - Techno cd's!
What is the first CD you ever bought?
Mariah Carey "Daydream".
What is in your CD player right now?
Whitney Houston Greatest Hits.
Who is your AMERICAN IDOL?
Mariah Carey/Whitney Houston.
What is your favorite type of music?
Ballads.
What is your favorite song?
n/a
Favorite male pop artist?
n/a
Favorite female pop artist?
Mariah Carey.
Favorite album?
Music Box - Mariah Carey.
Who in the music world do you think your style is most like?
Whitney Houston/Brandy.
Most embarrassing moment?
My first performance in elementary.
If you couldn't sing, which talent would you most like to have?
Act.
What has been your proudest moment in life so far?
Making it this far in the competition !!!
What is your definition of an AMERICAN IDOL?
Diva! Diva! Diva!
Why do you want to be an AMERICAN IDOL?
I want to be a diva with a successful career to show the world what God blessed me with.
Do you think the audition process was fair?
Yes.
Who is your favorite judge and why?
Simon, because he is very honest. And not as bad as I thought.
Who is your least favorite judge and why?
I don't have one. They're all great.
What advice do you have for other hopefuls?
Don't ever, ever give up.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
That I just had a baby.
Who did you think was going to win last season?
Kelly! Kelly! Kelly!
If you could be a performer from any era, which would you choose and why?
The Ike & Tina days.