What Happened to Sebastian & Sonia in AGT 2024?
Sebastian and Sonia delivered a remarkable aerial act on the AGT 2024 stage, with Sebastian stepping up solo after Sonia’s injury, earning them Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer during the live shows.
| Age (at audition) | 24 and 30 Years |
| Home Town | Colombia and Spain |
| Act | Aerial duo |
| Season | 19 |
| Position Reached | Finals |
Sebastian and Sonia entertained the audience with their beautiful, yet dangerous aerial act which made all the judges standing ovation. For their amazing performance, they were voted all the yeses and will continue to the next round.
Sebastián hails from Colombia while Sonia is originally from Spain. They are 24 and 30 years old.
After Sonia fractured her elbow in rehearsals on quarter finals, Sebastian performed an inspiring aerial routine to “In My Blood” by Shawn Mendes on the AGT stage. The duo earned Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer during the live shows.
“That is a definition of courage, you don’t give up,” Simon commented after the golden buzzer moment. Let’s delve into the wonderful stage moments of this aerial acrobatic duo and their life stories.
Background
Sebastien is skilled in aerial straps, aerial poles, and dance. He also appeared in the film ‘The Hook,‘ directed by Cal McCrystal.
Sebastian and Sonia duo works at Lío Ibiza, the original and most outlandish which sets a new standard for late-night entertainment on the White Island. In addition to this work with her boyfriend, Sonia is involved at Roncalli’s Apollo Varieté, a renowned performance art theatre.
Sebastian and Sonia Biography
| Real Name | Sebastián Jiménez Sonia Moreno | |
| Age | 24 years 30 years | |
| Birthplace | Colombia Spain | |
| Profession | Acrobat performers/ dancers |
Family & Relationships
Sebastian and Sonia are not only dancing partners but also real life partners.
What happened in America’s Got Talent?
Audition
This real life mesmerizing couple set off their performance to JVKE’s “Golden Hour” track and began their act on the ground by romantically embracing each other on AGT season 19 stage. Then, Sebastian and Sonia grabbed a rope and started swinging each other across the stage making everyone wowed.
Simon Cowell praised them saying, “It was difficult and stunning, so beautifully synchronized.” “Going forward, I will use you as a benchmark for what I believe is the best of this type that I have ever seen,” he added.
This amazing duo got selected to the next round undoubtedly with all the four votes from the judges. At the end of the performance the judge Howie Mandel said, “the most spectacular double aerial act I have ever seen.”
Quarter-Finals
The aerial duo Sebastián and Sonia faced unexpected challenges during rehearsals when Sonia suffered an arm fracture. Despite this setback, Sebastián decided to perform solo to “In My Blood” and delivered a breathtaking routine that left all the judges, including Simon Cowell, on their feet.
Simon praised Sebastián’s courage and determination, noting that many would have withdrawn from the competition after such an accident, but Sebastián turned it into “the best reaction we’ve had so far” that evening.
His solo performance was so inspiring that Simon hit the Golden Buzzer, sending Sebastián and Sonia straight to the finals showcasing their resilience and dedication.
Finals
After a setback in the previous round when Sonia was injured, the duo reunited for the finals. Their final performance saw Sonia taking a more supportive role, but the chemistry and skill of the duo were still on full display.
Simon found their story of perseverance “incredible” and admired their resilience in overcoming challenges this season. Howie loved their choice of music and said they managed to “raise the bar” yet again.
Heidi complimented the beauty of their routine, stating that even with Sonia’s limited role, their act was “still beautiful” and showcased their teamwork and determination.
However, after the round of votes, they finished in the Bottom 5 of the Top 10.
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