Anjoli Sanchez

Photo by Jim McDermott

Anjoli Sanchez is not your average high school graduate—she's already a rising star in the music world. If you caught her moving National Anthem performance at the Barclay Center recently, you know why. We were lucky to snag a moment with this whirlwind of talent before she jets off to her next big gig:

If you ran for Prez what would be your slogan?

“Joli the Only”. Joli is one of my many nicknames. As a songwriter, it feels appropriate that my slogan rhymes. Plus, it just rolls off the tongue.

Talking on the phone or texting?

I definitely prefer calling. My brain moves way too fast for text. The only sad thing is that emojis are no longer in the equation : (. But I love to talk, so naturally, phone calls are my fave.

Favorite line from any movie?

“GET VECTORED” from Despicable Me, is something I quote on the daily, and best believe I use it at any given chance. Or “Aim for bushes” from The Other Guys, which is my favorite movie of all time.

If you could have a lifetime supply of anything, what would it be?

Honestly, I would have a lifetime supply of mascara. It’s the one thing I use every single day (also lipgloss) and it always runs out at the worst times!!

What villain (fictional or real life) deserves a second chance?

Killmonger from Black Panther, and Azula from Avatar the Last Airbender.

What is love?

Love is a lot of things. It’s sacrifice. It’s an action. It’s eternal. It’s patient. Most of all, love is work.