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Ariana Grande copycat? Jayda speaks up on comparisons

Ariana Grande copycat? Jayda speaks up on comparisons

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MANILA - Jayda Avanzado, the daughter of Filipino hitmakers Dingdong Avanzado and Jessa Zaragoza, has opened about being compared to pop star Ariana Grande in an interview with Push published Friday.

According to the 14-year-old Avanzado, she finds it flattering that her singing and looks have been compared to Grande.

However, Avanzado said she would love to be known for her own talent and not as the "Ariana Grande of the Philippines."

"First off all, it's a really great compliment to hear that," she said. "But in all honesty and with due respect, I don't wish to be exactly like her."

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"Sure, I'd like to think of her as an inspiration and motivation for me as I am building up my career. But I don't want to just model myself after her, because I want to be Jayda Avanzado, not really the Ariana Grande of the Philippines."

"Like I said, it's a huge compliment but I am not in any way trying to copy her," she concluded.

In the same interview, Avanzado also talked about her inspiration for singing, as well as her preference for pop music. She also shared her excitement on being given the opportunity to open for British band The Vamps's concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 30.

"Yeah! I'm definitely a fan, they are so dedicated to their craft, and are extremely grounded. To answer your second question, I honestly don't know. I hope that I am able to meet them, that would be amazing if I do," she said.

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