There's a big voice in little Allison Iraheta. Earlier this year, the crimson-haired 17-year-old wowed America with her sultry vocals on American Idol, where she finished in fourth place. For Latino fans of the Salvadoran-American Iraheta, it came as no suprise. In 2005, she was the winner of Telemundo's Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista.

We tracked down Iraheta, who is preparing her solo debut, and asked: "What's up?"

Do you listen to Latin music? What bands are you into?

Yes! La Ley, La Oreja de Van Goh, El Tri, Maná and so many more.

The judges often criticized what you wore when performing. How did you take it?

Instead of getting hurt about it, I laughed it off and took it in. It didn't bother me that much.

How did you feel about Simon's constant remarks about you being "boring?"

It never really got to me because deep down inside I knew I wasn’t boring…at all…

You've got a grown-up voice for such a young lady. Who influenced your singing?

Janis Joplin, Pat Benatar, Heart and P!nk have definitely influenced me in so many ways.

You won a Telemundo reality show/singing competition a few years ago. Some people felt you should be disqualified from AI because of it.

I don’t see why I should have been disqualified since I wasn’t a signed artist. I was eligible like everyone else.

What are your post-American Idol plans?

I plan on finishing school and releasing my new album, Just Like You, which is in stores December 1.

(image by Art Comments via flickr)

You may have wondered: are they? A little?
Well, yes. Yes, they are.

Allison Iraheta

Age: 16

Red-haired singer known for her sultry vocals while competing on this year's season of "American Idol."

Halfsie or Fullsie?

Fullsie: Both parents are from El Salvador.

David Archuleta

Age: 18

"American Idol" Season 7 runner-up. His self-titled debut featured the hit single "Crush."

Halfsie or Fullsie?

Halfsie: Honduran mother.

Michelle Rodriguez

Age: 30

Actress known for roles in The Fast and The Furious and the TV show "Lost." Currently stars in Fast & Furious.

Halfsie or Fullsie?

Fullsie: Puerto Rican father and Dominican mother.

Bobby Cannavale

Age: 37

Actor known for roles on the TV shows "Third Watch" and "Will and Grace." Stars in the new comedy-drama "Cupid."

Halfsie or Fullsie?

Halfsie: Italian father and Cuban-American mother.

Yvette Mimieux

Age: 67

'60s actress and sex symbol who starred in movies like Where The Boys Are and The Time Machine.

Halfsie or Fullsie?

Halfsie: French father and Mexican mother.