Filipinos may have another “American Idol” (AI) hopeful to root for in the 11th season of the hit talent show.
Twenty six-year-old Ashley Robles got the nod of judges Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson when she auditioned for AI in San Diego, California.
Robles sang Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.”
In an interview with AI host Ryan Seacrest, Robles revealed that she is a single mom with a five-year-old daughter. She works as an insurance account manager in San Diego and she is also a DJ at night.
Robles made it to the top local trending topics on Twitter on Monday after the YouTube link of her audition piece went viral online.
A lot of Filipinos already said they would watch the talent show because of Robles.
“I think Ashley Robles is the only auditionee so far that the 3 judges have clapped for. She's amazing. #aionetc @etc_channel,” said Twitter user @MarcoisaGoodboy.
“Ashley Robles is LOVE! Proud to be Pinoy! Another reason to watch #aionetc once again! Hope she makes it big on that IDOL stage,” added by Twitter user @quirkytordy.
As for @john_tiu, he said: “Ashley Robles - the Fil-Am who got 3 YESes from the 3 judges of American Idol 11. She's going to hollywood. ;)”
Meanwhile, @fladoughboy said: “Ashley Robles is the one to watch on #AmericanIdol”
Popular blog www.rickey.org, which regularly reports on AI goings-on, said: "OMG Is she Pinoy??? Amazing! Filipinos are so talented! Unbelievable!"
Watch the audition video below:
