What they are saying about Allison Iraheta:

"Eres el ejemple exacto de lo que hemos venido peleando durante esos doce programs.  Eres una gigante! Es un placer verte!"
[You are the exact example of what we have been fighting for during these 12 programs. You are a giant!  It is a pleasure to see you!]
        -Hector Martinez, Music Producer and ex-executive of the record label EMI, and Judge on Quinceañera (2006), Telemundo

"It is an absolute pleasure sharing the stage with Allison Iraheta.  She is a real talent!"
      -Thurston Watts, Singer/Entertainer (2005)

Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds and Allison Iraheta headline at Paramount Pictures Studio for the HOPE Program of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, at its Celebrate Life with HOPE, an event honoring childhood cancer survivors and their families.

Allison and Michael Johns of American Idol (and his little puppy)

Allison and Chris Brown of MTV

Allison and Brooke White of American Idol

Kenny Babyface Edmonds

See more photos of Allison performing and enjoying the Celebration of Life event at Allison's Photo Gallery

Allison and Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
City of Los Angeles Tree Lighting 2007

Allison and Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa
City of Los Angeles Tree Lighting 2007

Allison and City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo
Tree Lighting Ceremony 2007

Allison was co-Mistress of Ceremonies with
EyeWitness News Anchor, Lisa Hernandez
for City of Los Angeles Annual Tree Lighting
December 6th, 2007. Other talented guests included Miss Kelly Foster, who sang her original hit "Holiday LA." Click Here to see photos by photographer John Michael Ferrari of the Tree Lighting event.

Allison was a "Star" for the Arts

September 20th, 2007, special guest singer, Allison Iraheta, entertained for the "Stars for the Arts" concert benefit honoring bilingual educator, children's author, and recording artist, Jose-Luis Orozco. The Master of Ceremonies was Sid Garcia (ABC7 "Eyewitness News" Anchor/Reporter). This entertaining event began with Brianna Rancour (Age 11) singing "There's No Business Like Show Business. Other talented guests included actor and singer Eli Vargas (Age 15) (who sang "From This Moment" with Allison Iraheta), Jason Castillo (Age 16) with a beautiful original song on his guitar, Allison Wang brought Liebestraum (Dream of Love) alive on the piano, and Jessica Castillo (Age 12) sang from Phampton of the Opera, accompanied by Dr. Gideon Rubin and the LAMAS Chamber Orchestra, conducted and arranged by Dr. Gideon Rubin, as well as LAMAS Chamber Ensemble directed by Marisa Rawlins Bradfield and accompanied by Steve Lang, and the sounds of Mariachi Juvenile "Voz de America" directed by Richard N. Mata, and many other talented artists. Jose-Luis Orozco was presented a Leadership in Arts Education Award and with Commendations by Councilman Jose Huizar after which he delighted the audience performing De Colores with the LAMAS Chamber Orchestra. Co-Chairs of the Stars for the Arts event were Richelle Rios-Huizar and Rossina Gallegos, assisted by Isela Sotelo, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Music and Art School. Click Here to listen to Allison sing "From This Moment" and to see photos by photographer John Michael Ferrari of the Stars for the Arts event.

Allison Iraheta: winner of the reality show, Quinceañera, on Telemundo

The 15th birthday dance that changed the life of a lucky young girl arrived to Telemundo screens with "Quinceañera." Hosted by the charming and adored Alan Tacher, this youth talent competition premiered on Saturday, August 26, 2006, at 7PM (ET/PT).

"Quinceañera" was a show that not only turned into reality the dream of Allison Iraheta to celebrate her 15th birthday with an unforgettable party, but it also helped groomed Allison to become a more excellent artist. In this magical adventure, 10 contestants battled in song and dance competitions under the watchful eyes of experts, as Allison made her international debut in the world of entertainment.  (Although this was not Allison’s first television appearance, it was clearly her largest international television audience.)

But Allison and the other young contestants were not alone in their fight to make their dream a reality; they already had the unconditional support of their mothers, including Sara Iraheta, Allison’s mother, who not only took part in some of the auditions, but also served as great moral support for their daughters.   The mothers approved the wardrobe, the makeup, the songs and choreography, basically acting as managers of their quinceañeras (15 year-olds or, in this case, soon to be 15 year-olds). They also decided the future of their daughters in the competition, since it was up to them to decide whether their daughter should continue in the competition or not, because of a final challenge they must encounter. (Allison's final challenge was to eat worms ... yuck!!! Allison's Mom ... how could you??!!??)

The show had a panel of four judges whose job was to critique the contestant’s vocal, physical and artistic talent and who qualified the contestants at the end of each show. The panel included: Héctor Martínez, ex-executive of the record label EMI and music producer; Irma "Mimi" Hernández, ex-member of the music group "Flans;" Ana María Polo, host of the Telemundo show "Caso Cerrado," and television journalist, Mario Lafontaine.

The competition took place on a magical stage, inspired by those of ancient Rome where the audience rooted with their applause throughout the show for their favorite quinceañera.

Host Alan Tacher congratulates Allison Iraheta, winner of Quinceañera (2006 Telemundo).