Sonika Vaid (born August 4, 1995) is an American television personality, real estate agent, and singer. She placed fifth in the fifteenth season of American Idol, and appeared as a main cast member on the Netflix reality television series Buying Beverly Hills.
Biography Sonika Vaid is originally from Weston, Massachusetts, but moved to Martha's Vineyard. She comes from a musical family, citing her grandfather's love of music as the source of her musical ability.
American Idol
Vaid got fifth place on season 15 of American Idol in 2016. She performed multiple songs by Ariana Grande, including "Almost Is Never Enough" on the first round in Hollywood. Her elimination took place after her performances of "Clarity" by Zedd and "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen.
Performances Week Theme Song(s) Original artist(s) ResultAuditions 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 CitiesWild Card Duet Round "Skyfall" (duet with Caleb Johnson) Adele Wild Card Round Contestant's choice "I Surrender" Celine DionAdvanced Top 10 Contestant's choice "Bring Me to Life" EvanescenceSafe Top 8 Idol Grammy Hits "Since U Been Gone" Kelly Clarkson Saved by the judges Top 6American Idol All Time Song Book "Rise Up" (duet with Avalon Young) Andra Day - "I Have Nothing" Whitney Houston Saved by the judges Top 5America's Twitter Song Choice "Clarity" ZeddEliminated "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. She has appeared as a main cast member on the Netflix reality television series Buying Beverly Hills since November 4, 2022.
Filmography YearTitleNotes2022–2024Buying Beverly Hills18 episodes2016American Idol (season 15)Contestant
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