20 Facts About Ellona Santiago

Ellona Rano Santiago was born on August 1,1996 and is a Filipino-born American singer from San Lorenzo, California.

Ellona Santiago was a contestant on American television show The X Factor.

Ellona Santiago has been singing since the age of 3 and has joined dozens of talent shows.

In 2011 Ellona Santiago won Ichiban Idol, where American Idol season 3 finalist Jasmine Trias was a guest judge.

Ellona Santiago has had a successful YouTube channel with over 1,300,000 views in total.

Ellona Santiago performed at IPAAC Convention and placed Best in Talent in December 2006.

Ellona Santiago's professional vocal coach was Miriam Pantig who is an International Singer-Actress.

Ellona Santiago is a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Children's Church Choir in San Leandro, CA.

Ellona Santiago auditioned solo failing to make it on her own.

The group mentored by Paula Abdul included in addition to Ellona Santiago the following: Ma'at Bingham Shango, Nick Dean, Francesca Duncan, John Lindahl, Emily Michalak, Austin Percario, Arin Ray, Emily Wilson and Lauren Ashley.

Ellona Santiago auditioned again for the third season of the program.

Ellona Santiago was picked in the Final 40, one of ten acts in the "Girls" category mentored by Demi Lovato.

Ellona Santiago was chosen to be in the Final 16 that progressed through to the live shows and was chosen to be in Demi Lovato's top 3.

Ellona Santiago received a standing ovation and high praise from the judges with judge Kelly Rowland announcing that Ellona Santiago was the one to watch out for in the competition.

Demi chose to save Ellona Santiago first, sending her through to the top 13.

Ellona Santiago received mixed reviews from the panel with judge Simon Cowell calling the first half of the performance absolutely mad, while female judges Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio praised her for her powerhouse vocals.

Ellona Santiago received negative comments from the judges, with Simon Cowell telling Ellona that she had lost her originality and it was as if he was watching an actress.

For "Big Band Night", Ellona sang "Mamma Knows Best" by Jessie J Ellona dedicated her performance to her sister, Julie Rose, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

Ellona Santiago received high praise and standing ovations from all 4 judges.

Ellona Santiago hosted her first full concert on March 22,2014 in the Brava Theatre.