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Rising star Vanessa Wong was born in Miami, Florida on August 2nd, 2001. Her talent was

evident by age four when she began memorizing and performing songs for

her family. By age 12, she knew she wanted to sing professionally and started taking

vocal lessons, by age 13 she began

working on her stage presence by performing at school concerts and small restaurants.

Vanessa started building her social media following by posting covers of some of her

favorite songs on social media.

Vanessa garnered international recognition in 2016 when she auditioned for Season 4 of

“La Voz Kids” where she blew the judges away with her rendition of “Alive” by Sia.

When Vanessa opened her eyes after she finished the song she realized all three

judges, International Stars Natalia Jimenez, Daddy Yankee and Pedro Fernández had

turned. Ultimately choosing to be part of Natalia Jimenez team where she continued

learning techniques and perfecting her talent. Vanessa moved on to the battle rounds,

making her mark on Season 4. Vanessa made Top 68 on Season 2 of American Idol on ABC.

Among her musical influences, her inspirations include a broad range of artists including,

modern day jazz singer Melody Gardot, Jamie Cullum, Michael Jackson, Emeli Sande,

Selena and Ivy Queen; showcasing her growing up in a bi-cultural household in the

The United States.

Vanessa Wong has now released 7 of her very own singles, under Warner/Chappell.

Her debut as a solo artist showcases her style of music, a fusion of pop

with Latin and urban rhythms with Spanglish lyrics. Vanessa credits her Cuban

background for the love she feels for Latin Music and it’s rhythms. Vanessa continues

working on her craft as a singer-songwriter.

At just 18 years old Vanessa is also an entrepreneur with her own brand of cosmetics

called Wong Cosmetics which she sells exclusively through her online store. The triple

threat singer-songwriter, dancer, and mogul is ready to share her own music with the

world and is poised to be the next International Female Pop Star.

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