DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Tune in American Idol show on US TV’s ABC to watch Amanda Mena, a top contender for the season 19. In February, Mena received the support of the jurors (Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan) leaving the judges practically speechless and sending her with a unanimous “yes” to the Hollywood Week that starts on 21 March.

Mena had made the semifinals of “America’s Got Talent” in 2018. Then judge Mel B punched the Golden Buzzer after she “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman,” the classic Aretha Franklin song.

The 18-year-old resident of Lynn in Massachusetts has performed at the Boston Pops 4th of July celebration, Boston’s New Year’s festivities and Fenway Park.

She has appeared on Broadway with actress Melissa Benoist (“Supergirl”) in the Carole King musical “Beautiful,” and her single, “Cartagena,” was released in 2019.

Born in Salem, MA, to Dominican parents, Mena...