Arianna Afsar is a singer. Her accomplishments include winning various awards including a $25,000 cash prize in the junior teen Miss America competition and won the "Del Mar TV Idol" contest.YouTube Video: "I Surrender" (Time: 6:30)Del Mar TV Foundation: Del Mar Idol Winners She appeared on the season premiere of the 8th season of American Idol. She began her career at the age of 6 when she discovered karaoke, then quickly moved to theater work.Sign On San Diego: Pageant winner sets sights on state crown (April 15, 2005)

For her American Idol audition, Arianna Afsar sang a rendition of Corinne Bailey Rae's "Put Your Records On." Simon Cowell told her that he thinks she has a good voice. Paula Abdul said "you are stunning, you're 16 and have a real good voice. That song was right for you and I'm glad you sang it." The new judge Kara DioGuardi said "I like you, I think you're cute as a button." All four judges voted yes for her to go to the next round of auditions in Hollywood.Dailymotion Video: Arianna Afsar American Idol Audition (Time: 2:48)