Bárbara Padilla
| Bárbara Padilla | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 9, 1980 Guadalajara, Mexico |
| Genres | Opera |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Website | barbarapadilla.com |
Bárbara Padilla (/pəˈdiːə/; born December 9, 1980) is a Mexican-American operatic soprano. She was the runner-up on the fourth season of America's Got Talent. She is well known as a survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Bárbara Padilla was born in Guadalajara, Mexico where she studied music, acting, and dance. Now Married and has an adoptive child.
While in college, Padilla was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. During this time, Padilla was told that she might never be able to sing again because the radiation could harm her vocal cords. But she would not give up her dream.
After traveling to Houston for a consultation with doctors, Padilla had the chance to audition for the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston. She was awarded a full scholarship where she completed the master's degree program, all while battling cancer. She was in treatment for several years and was near death on more than one occasion. Her faith, family and friends helped her through those difficult times.
Padilla is in remission, living in Texas with her husband and young daughter. She feels incredibly blessed to have survived cancer.
Her accomplishments while at UH include first-place winner in NATS competition in 2001 in the advanced adults category. Barbara was a participant in the summer program IIVArts held in Chiari, Italy. She was invited to sing the American and Mexican National Anthems for the sold-out, historic soccer game at Reliant Stadium. Ms. Padilla has performed as a soloist of many symphonic events, including oratorio and concerts in USA, Italy and Mexico.
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