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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (center) and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (right) are animated in welcoming Filipino-American singer Jessica Sanchez (left), grand winner of the 20th season of ‘America’s Got Talent,’ during a courtesy call at the President’s Hall on 30 December 2025.
Photograph by Yummie Dingding for DAILY TRIBUNE
A starstruck First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos basked in the presence of America’s Got Talent (AGT) 2025 Champion Jessica Sanchez at Malacañang before the New Year’s revelry.
“It was such a pleasure meeting Jessica Sanchez,” she said. Mrs. Marcos was in awe of the immense talent Sanchez possesses, evident on the world stage of the American talent show.
“I’ve long admired her voice, but experiencing her warmth, humility, and deep Filipino pride up close made me an even bigger fan,” the First Lady said.
“What an honor to welcome her home. She’s every bit the star we always knew she would become,” she added.
During their meeting, the First Lady suggested that Sanchez explore more provinces while she was in the country.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. invited the Filipino-American singer to perform at the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summits and Related Summits in May.
Mrs. Marcos revealed that Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is also a fan.
The President also mentioned that the regional bloc has high expectations for the cultural and musical performances of each member state and hopes to have a star-studded headliner for the annual gathering.