Syesha Mercado
Guide Note
Syesha Mercado was a Top 5 finalist on American Idol Season 7. Despite losing her voice during Hollywood week, Mercado managed to perform the Aretha Franklin song "Chain of Fools". She greatly impressed the judges, landing her in the Top 24.
Mercado was voted off the show on May 14, 2008.
Fast Facts
- Full Name: Syesha Raquel Mercado
- Born: January 2, 1987
- Birthplace: Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Attends college in: Miami, Florida
- Auditioned in Miami
- Education: Florida International University
- Cites Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys as influences
- Won Florida's Super Singer in 2007
- Eliminated: May 14, 2007
Television Experience
Mercado is an actress and singer. She was a former contestant on the short-lived ABC reality series The One: Making a Music Star.
Family Background
Mercado's mother was a Motown backup singer. Her father has struggled with drug abuse for many years.
Syesha Mercado Overview
- Official American Idol Site: Syesha Mercado Profile
- Official Site: Syesha Mercado
- Official MySpace Page: Syesha Mercado
- IMDb: Syesha Mercado
- Wikipedia: Syesha Mercado
- TV.com: Syesha Mercado Profile
Syesha Mercado News and Information
- Topix: Syesha Mercado News
- Google News: Syesha Mercado
- MTV: American Idol Elimination: Syesha Mercado Makes Way... (May 14, 2008)
- BostonHerald.com: 'Shine'-ing Star (May 14, 2008)
- New York Post: Syesha Mercado Eliminated From American Idol (May 14, 2008)
- Chicago Sun-Times: American Idol Q&A: Syesha Mercado (May 14, 2008)
- The Daily Voice: American Idol's Syesha Mercado: The Next Dreamgirl (March 27, 2008)
- HeraldTribune.com: "Booker Grad Among Idol's Top 24 (February 14, 2008)
- ABC 7: Two From Sarasota Become Reality Show Stars (February 14, 2008)
- Buddy TV: American Idol Top 24 Revealed (January 28, 2008)
Syesha Mercado Videos
- YouTube Video: Syesha Mercado - "If I Ain't Got You" - Judges Choice 05/13/08 (Time: 4:44)
- YouTube Video: Syesha Mercado "One Rock and Roll..." (Time: 5:41)
- YouTube Video: Syesha Mercado "Vanishing" (Time: 4:59)
- YouTube & Google Video: Syesha Mercado Search
- Live Search Videos: Syesha Mercado
Syesha Mercado Blogs and Commentaries
- Google Blog Search: Syesha Mercado
- Fan Site: Syesha's Faneshas
- The Hollywood Gossip: Syesha Mercado
- Pop Crunch: American Idol Syesha Mercado Eliminated (May 14, 2008)
- Rickey.org: Syesha Mercado — Hollywood Week — American Idol 7 (February 12, 2008)
- TV Crunch: March 25 American Idol: Syesha Mercado Sings "If I Were Your Woman" (March 25, 2008)
- Buddy TV: Syesha Mercado Profile
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