When Jessica Sanchez made headlines as the Season 20 America’s Got Talent winner while nine months pregnant, fans were also curious about the man behind the artist. Enter Rickie Gallardo—a lighting technician who’s kept a relatively private profile but has stood by Jessica’s side since their marriage in 2021.
From how they met to his quiet support during her comeback, here’s what to know about Gallardo and his marriage to the newly minted AGT champion.
Sanchez is a Filipino-Mexican American singer, performer, and recording artist. Over the years, she’s become recognized for her ability to tackle challenging ballads and bring a soulful edge to pop, R&B, and contemporary music. After her breakthrough as a teenager, she released her debut album Me, You & the Musicin 2013, which featured collaborations with top artists like Ne-Yo.
She’s since performed around the world, including high-profile events such as the 2013 National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, D.C., and the 2012 Democratic National Convention, where she sang the national anthem.
Yes. Sanchez rose to prominence as a contestant on American Idol Season 11, where she finished in second place. Long before that, she had appeared on America’s Got Talent as a 10-year-old child during the show’s early days.
