Tyson Venegas makes Top 12 at American Idol

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  • Local Filipino Canadian talent Tyson Venegas is one step closer to winning the 21st season of American Idol.
    The Port Moody teen placed Top 12 as of April 24, 2023.
    “Thank you for believing in me. Thank [you] for all your votes,” Venegas said in a social media post after the episode was televised on April 24.
    “Thank you everyone for voting for me! Thank you American Idol for this moment.”
    Venegas was born in Vancouver to parents Paul and Iris.
    Iris was born in the Philippines, while Paul is a Canadian. Tyson has two siblings.
    Venegas could potentially become one of the youngest winners.
    Also, he may become the first from Canada of one of the most prestigious singing competitions in the world.
    Family, friends and residents in the Tri-Cities learned that the 17-year-old student from Port Moody reached the top 12 of American Idol as a result of the latest polls from viewers.
    It’s the halfway point of the annual reality competition.
    The winner is set to receive $250,000 and a record deal with a major label, which may be for up to six albums.
    Venegas has noticeably become a fan favourite on the show, especially of Idol’s three celebrity judges: Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan.
    Since he first appeared before them in Las Vegas, the Heritage Woods Secondary student has continued to win hearts.
    He was one of four contestants to earn a platinum ticket during the audition stage, sending him straight to the second round of “Hollywood Week” which, by the end, narrowed the field to 26.
    Now in the top 12, and the last of the platinum ticket winners remaining, there’s still at least four more weeks before the finale, but Venegas is hoping voters can help him make history.
    Venegas has gained lots of attraction locally in receiving support from his school, his community and the Vancouver Canucks.

    He was invited to sing the national anthems and perform during the intermissions of the team’s games in March and early April — an honour he received eight years earlier as well at nine years old.
    He’s also released his debut album on March 31, which includes an original song he performed for the top 20 episode.
    To date on American Idol, Venegas has performed the following songs:
    “New York State of Mind” by Billy Joel and Tony Bennett (audition)
    “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen (duet chellange, Hollywood Week)
    “Cuz I Love You” by Lizzo (showstopper round)
    “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars (top 26)
    “180 (original)” by Tyson Venegas (top 20)
    “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” by Elton John
    The next show is set to be a live coast-to-coast vote, which will determine the top 10.
    Venegas can be seen on American Idol in Canada on Citytv on Sunday (April 30) and Monday (May 1) at 8 p.m. Pacific.
    To vote for Venegas following, you can visit the show’s website.
    If he makes it all the way to the end, the season 21 finale is tentatively scheduled for May 21.

    By Rey Fortaleza

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