Allison Iraheta Latina magazine May 2010

American Idol alum Allison Iraheta does Latina magazine May 2010 where she demonstrates her bright red hair

Here’s what the 17-year-old singer had to share:

On keeping a little bit of anonymity:

“A lot of people still don’t know who I am until I say, ‘Soy de American Idol.’ That’s when everyone starts snapping their cameras.”

On Adam Lambert’s offer to have her move in with him:

“My mom loves Adam, but I don’t know. That’s gonna be a tough one to sell.”

On being known for her own work:

“I don’t want people to see me and immediately think, ‘Oh, that’s the girl with the red hair who was on American Idol,’ I want them to say, ‘That’s Allison Iraheta. She’s a great artist who makes real music and has something to say—and she rocks.’”