IN PHOTOS: Get to know 'American Idol' contestant Francisco Martin
'American Idol' Season 18 is here, and many contestants featured on the premiere episode have already captured the hearts of viewers. One of them is singer-songwriter Francisco Martin, a Filipino-American teen from California. Get to know more about this budding musician and how he impressed the judges.
Francisco Martin
Francisco Martin is an 18-year-old college student from San Francisco, California and part of 'American Idol' Season 18.
Pre-law
According to meaww.com, Francisco is a pre-law student from the College of San Mateo and a San Francisco resident.
Nervous
Francisco came into the audition room looking very nervous that the judges had to calm him down. In his audition interview he said, “I want music to be my career and I love music but I've always had a struggle with self-confidence.” He followed up his statement by saying if he doesn't overthink things, he should be fine.
Top ten material
'American Idol' judge Katy Perry jokingly asked him “Would you faint if I told you that you are top 10?”
Singer Maggie Rogers reacted to Francisco's amazing audition performance of her song. She tweeted, “I CAN'T HANDLE THIS.”
'American Idol' Oscars Promotion
Francisco was also featured in the 'American Idol' Oscars Promotion video along with the show's judges and other contestants.
Drums and guitar
Francisco sings, writes songs, and plays the drums and guitars. He also performs with Filipino-American bands in San Francisco.
Road to Hollywood
Will Francisco make it to Hollywood with 'American Idol'? Tune in to find out. Good luck, Francisco!
Pinoy parents
Francisco Martin is proudly Pinoy. He is the son of Fatima and Jon, who are pure Filipino and even went with him during his auditions.
Fatima is a frontliner
In his Top 11 performance, 'American Idol' judge Lionel Richie commended Francisco's mother Fatima, who is currently a frontline medical worker in the States. He said, “First of all, I cannot just tell you how proud I am of your mom for being a first responder. A shout out to your mom for sure.”
He has two siblings
Good looks seem to run in the family. Take a look at Francisco's sister and brother, Francesca and Kiko.
He's friends with an actress
According to reports, the song he performed during the second half of his auditions was about his friend Tyra Pohlman who is currently an actress in Australia.
