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Jessica Sanchez: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me

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Jessica Sanchez arrives at Fox's "American Idol 2012" Finale Results Show at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 23, 2012.

American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez, 16, placed second to Phillip Phillips on Wednesday's season 11 finale, and here, she shares 25 things you don't know about her with Us Weekly.

1. I used to have hair so long, my nickname was Pocahontas. 

2. I buy tons of jewelry but never seem to use it.

3. The taller the heel, the better!

Related: PHOTOS: Stars' crazy sexy shoes

4. I can't stand the smell of cinnamon rolls. I ate too many once.

5. I'm terrified of heights! But I can take a ride on a Ferris wheel.

6. I've been homeschooled since ninth grade.

7. I do not know how to drive. At all.

8. Hugs are better than handshakes.

Related: PHOTOS: Before they were on American Idol

9. When I preformed as a kid, I was so nervous that I couldn't even look at the audience.

10. I always make a wish at 11:11, even if it's something cheesy.

11. The first time I ever harmonized was on Idol. 

12. I once lived in San Antonio.

13. I don't speak Filipino or Spanish, but I've sung in both.

Related: NEWS: Jessica reacts to Phillip's win

14. I used to make ridiculous videos with my friends.

15. I hum at awkward moments.

16. I've sung the national anthem for the San Diego Chargers three times.

17. I always slip and trip on the stairs at home. But I laugh.

18. My memory is terrible! 19. If I met Eminem, I'd faint.

20. When I was 7, I won a trophy taller than I was.

Related: PHOTOS: Stars as kids

21. I can beat a lot of guys at video games.

22. If I'm watching a movie, it's got to be a scary one.

23. I'm terrible at dancing…

24. …but horrendous at bowling.

25. Pinkie promises mean the world to me.

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