Jorge Nuñez

Jorge Núñez-Mendez, known simply as Jorge Nuñez, (born October 1, 1987) is a Puerto Rican singer from Cidra, Puerto Rico although he spent a part of his life in Carolina, both in Puerto Rico. He was a finalist on the eighth season of the reality television series American Idol in 2009, placing 12th-13th alongside Jasmine Murray. He speaks three languages fluently, English, Spanish, and French. His musical influences include Luis Fonsi, Ednita Nazario and Britney Spears. Núñez auditioned for the eighth season of American Idol in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After he sang during the third semi-finals week, many people were amazed by his big voice including, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, who had stated they wanted to perform with him. He was one of the first two finalists eliminated from the Top 13.