Sonika Vaid

Sonika Vaid
Born
Sonika Kumari Vaid

(1995-08-04) August 4, 1995 (age 29)
Weston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation(s)Television personality, real estate agent, singer
EmployerThe Agency RE
TelevisionBuying Beverly Hills

Sonika Vaid (born August 4, 1995)[1] is an American television personality, real estate agent, and singer.[2] She placed fifth in the fifteenth season of American Idol,[3] and appeared as a main cast member on the Netflix reality television series Buying Beverly Hills.[4]

Biography

Sonika Vaid is originally from Weston, Massachusetts, but moved to Martha's Vineyard.[5] She comes from a musical family, citing her grandfather's love of music as the source of her musical ability.[6]

American Idol

Vaid got fifth place on season 15 of American Idol in 2016.[7] She performed multiple songs by Ariana Grande, including "Almost Is Never Enough" on the first round in Hollywood.[8] Her elimination took place after her performances of "Clarity" by Zedd and "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen.[9]

Performances

Week Theme Song(s) Original artist(s) Result
Auditions Contestant's choice "Look at Me" Carrie Underwood Advanced
Hollywood Week, Part 2 Group Round "Problem" Ariana Grande
Hollywood Week, Part 3 First solo "Almost Is Never Enough" Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes
Hollywood Week, Part 4 Second solo "One Last Time" Ariana Grande
Top 24 Contestant's choice "Safe and Sound" Capital Cities Wild Card
Duet Round "Skyfall"
(duet with Caleb Johnson) 		Adele
Wild Card Round Contestant's choice "I Surrender" Celine Dion Advanced
Top 10 Contestant's choice "Bring Me to Life" Evanescence Safe
Top 8 Idol Grammy Hits "Since U Been Gone" Kelly Clarkson Saved by the judges
Top 6 American Idol All Time Song Book "Rise Up"
(duet with Avalon Young) 		Andra Day -
"I Have Nothing" Whitney Houston Saved by the judges
Top 5 America's Twitter Song Choice "Clarity" Zedd Eliminated
"Let It Go" Disney's Frozen

Buying Beverly Hills

In 2022, Vaid started working as a real estate agent at The Agency RE under Mauricio Umansky.[10][11] She has appeared as a main cast member on the Netflix reality television series Buying Beverly Hills since November 4, 2022.[12]

Filmography

Year Title Notes
2022–2024 Buying Beverly Hills 18 episodes
2016 American Idol (season 15) Contestant

References

  1. ^ Ginsberg, Gabriella (2016-03-11). "Sonika Vaid". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  2. ^ "'Buying Beverly Hills's Sonika Vaid Was A Contestant On This Reality Show". Women's Health. 2022-11-08. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  3. ^ Angermiller, Michele Amabile (2016-03-26). "'American Idol' Contestant Sonika Vaid Talks Elimination, Working With Sia & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  4. ^ "Buying Beverly Hills cast members spotted on other reality shows". Yahoo Movies. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  5. ^ Genter, Ethan. "College student with Vineyard connection on 'American Idol'". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  6. ^ "'American Idol' Finalist Sonika Vaid on Her Parents, Stage Fright, and Healing". NBC News. 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  7. ^ "Indian American singer Sonika Vaid books ticket to Hollywood on 'American Idol | Indian Diaspora Club". 2016-03-04. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-05-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ "'American Idol' recap: A case of mono is nearly the end for one favorite". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  9. ^ "Life after American Idol: Sonika Vaid". Boston 25 News. 2016-05-19. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  10. ^ "So, what are the ages of the Buying Beverly Hills cast?". Cosmopolitan. 2024-03-25. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  11. ^ Makhija, Sukriti (2022-11-03). "Who is Sonika Vaid? Buying Beverly Hills' junior realtor was the American Idol Season 15 finalist". SK Pop. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  12. ^ Thao, Phillipe (June 23, 2022). "'Buying Beverly Hills' Will Raise the Stakes This Fall". Netflix Tudum. Retrieved November 20, 2023.