Amanda Mena

Amanda Mena is a talented American singer who gained significant attention as a contestant on America’s Got Talent in 2018. She was the fourth contestant to receive the Golden Buzzer, which allowed her to advance directly to the next stage of the competition.

Early Life

Born on July 14, 2002, in Salem, Massachusetts, Amanda is the daughter of Miosotis and Martin Mena. After living in the Dominican Republic for four years, she moved to Lynn, MA, with her family. Amanda has two brothers, though their names are not publicly known. She has shared that her favorite music genres to perform are R&B and soul-pop, and she draws inspiration from iconic women in music, such as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, and Beyoncé.

Amanda attended St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, MA. After finishing high school, she has not disclosed whether she attended university or pursued further education.

Music Career

Amanda’s musical journey began at the age of seven when she started singing. She participated in the 13th season of America’s Got Talent, where she captivated judge Mel B and earned the coveted Golden Buzzer with her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Natural Woman.” Howie Mandel, one of the judges, described Amanda as a “supernatural talent.” Amanda is a self-taught artist and has never formally studied music, instead relying on her natural ability and influences from her background.

Before America’s Got Talent, Amanda’s talent was already well-established. In 2014, she won the La Viz Kids National Spanish-language singing competition at the age of 11. She has performed on notable stages, including the Dolby Theatre and Broadway, where she sang “I Feel the Earth Move” in the Carole King musical Beautiful. While currently focusing on the Spanish music market, she released her first English-language song, “Nonfiction,” in 2020.

In addition to her America’s Got Talent appearance, Amanda recently auditioned for American Idol. Although the details of her progress in the competition are not yet known, her audition was well-received.

Personal Life

Amanda Mena, now 18 years old, is focused on advancing her music career. She has no public dating history and is currently single. The singer has not been involved in any controversies and keeps her personal life private. Her talent and dedication have garnered significant praise, including a memorable moment on American Idol where judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan made history by saying, “You are going to Hollywood,” a rare and high honor for a contestant.

Net Worth

At such a young age, Amanda Mena has already made a name for herself in the music industry. With the release of her first English single and her participation in high-profile competitions, she has built an estimated net worth of $50,000 USD.

Trivia

• Amanda started singing at the age of seven.
• She won the National Spanish-language singing competition, La Viz Kids, in 2014.
• In 2018, Amanda received the Golden Buzzer on America’s Got Talent after performing “Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin.
• She released her first English single, “Nonfiction,” in 2020.
• Howie Mandel praised her as a “supernatural talent.”
• On American Idol, Amanda earned a spot in Hollywood, impressing all three judges.

Amanda Mena continues to develop her career and show the world the depth of her musical talent.