Syesha Mercado
（重定向自Syesha）
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![Mercado performing during the American Idols Live! Tour 2008.](/Images/godic/202502/14/Syesha5245.jpg")
Syesha Raquel Mercado (born January 2, 1987) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and model. Mercado was the third place finalist on the seventh season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, Mercado was on The One: Making a Music Star and she won Florida Super Singer. Her musical influences are Whitney Houston, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Zap Mama, Lauryn Hill and Aretha Franklin.