In this hot summer day, as we join Jessica Duhay on her photo shoot for the cover of the August 2017 issue of Manila Up International Magazine. Jessica takes a break from her photo shoot in Alta Dena to do a little interview with us. Turning almost 18 years old in early August, blossoming into a beautiful, talented young lady Jessica Duhay who stands 5’8” tall and a resident of Chula Vista, San Diego, has achieved so much at a very early age. She finished high school a semester early. Jessica Duhay’s love for the arts with singing and dancing as her talent have opened doors to a lot of opportunities. She took voice lessons at age 8. She participated in the school choir. She performed all over Southern California. She’s been active on charitable and fundraising events, social functions and other humanitarian projects. Jessica Duhay received a Filipino-American Youth Achiever’s Award for her achievement in academics in singing by the Filipino-American Humanitarian Foundation in 2012. Jessica has helped a non-profit organization raised funds for people in the Philippines. Jessica has received numerous certificates from dignitaries and politicians due to her community service. 2012 was also a year she became singing champ in her age category. This singing stint paved way to her recording an original composition as part of her prize. Jessica has a CD released with 4 original songs in English and Tagalog by composer SJ Candia. She’s performed with such stars or musical artists like Stephen Bishop, Poon, Aiza Seguerra, Regine Velazquez and among other great artists alike... Jessica Duhay is not only a singer, artist, but a former beauty title holder. She won the titles of Miss North Hollywood Teen USA 2014-2015, Miss West Coast Teen USA 2016 held last August...... Read more on Full Issue!