Angelica Hale is a Filipino-American singer and child star who rose to international fame after her breathtaking appearance on America’s Got Talent in 2017. At just 9 years old, Angelica stepped onto one of the biggest stages in the world and stunned both the judges and the audience with her powerful voice, emotional delivery, and undeniable stage presence.
Born on July 31, 2007, Angelica’s journey to stardom is not only marked by talent but also by extraordinary resilience. At the age of 4, she battled a severe bacterial pneumonia that led to multiple organ failure, including permanent damage to her kidneys. After spending weeks on life support and undergoing extensive medical treatment, Angelica received a life-saving kidney transplant from her mother.
Her experience gave her a deep sense of purpose and strength that would later shine through in her music. In Season 12 of America’s Got Talent, her audition performance of Andra Day’s “Rise Up” moved the nation. With each round, she continued to amaze, earning the coveted Golden Buzzer and eventually becoming the youngest runner-up in the show’s history.
Since her time on AGT, Angelica has built a successful career in music and public speaking. She has performed at major events, appeared on national television, and used her platform to advocate for children’s health, organ donation, and hope. She has served as a National Patient Ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and continues to be a role model for young people around the world.
Angelica’s story is a shining example of how passion, perseverance, and heart can overcome even the toughest challenges. She continues to inspire audiences globally with not just her voice, but with her courage, kindness, and unwavering spirit.
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