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Bárbara Padilla, M.Mus. (Template:Pron-en; born c. 1973 in Guadalajara, Mexico), is a Mexican-American opera 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.^[1]

Early Life

Barbara was born in Guadalajara, Mexico where she studied music, acting, and dance. While in college, Barbara was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. During this time, Barbara was told that she might never be able to sing again because the radiation could harm her vocal chords. But she would not give up her dream.

After traveling to Houston for a consultation with doctors, Barbara had the chance to audition for the Moore's 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.

Barbara was in remission, living in Texas with her husband and beautiful three-year-old daughter. She feels incredibly blessed to have survived cancer.^[2]

America's Got Talent

Barbara auditioned on Talent with the song "O Mio Babino Caro" from Giacomo Puccini.

During the semifinals, she sang "Ave Maria", and was praised by all three judges.

During the finals, she sang the same song from her audition. She finished as runner-up.

Performances/Results

Week	Song choice	Original artist	Performance order	Result
Audition	"O Mio Babbino Caro"	Giacomo Puccini	N/A	Advanced
Vegas Verdicts	N/A	N/A	N/A	Advanced
Top 48 Group 4	"Time to Say Goodbye"	Francesco Sartori	N/A	Advanced
Top 20 Group 2	"Ave Maria"	TBD	10	Advanced
Top 10	"O Mio Babbino Caro"	Giacomo Puccini	4	2nd Place

References

^ "About". Bárbara Padilla. Retrieved September 15, 2009.
^ "Barbara Padilla".

[1] "About". Bárbara Padilla. Retrieved September 15, 2009.

[2] "Barbara Padilla".

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 '''Bárbara Padilla''', [[Master of Music|M.Mus.]] ({{pron-en|pəˈdiːə}}; born c. 1973 in [[Guadalajara, Jalisco|Guadalajara]], [[Mexico]]), is a [[Mexican American|Mexican-American]] [[opera]] [[soprano]]. She was the runner-up on the [[America's Got Talent (season 4)|fourth season]] of ''[[America's Got Talent]]''. She is well-known as a survivor of [[Hodgkin's lymphoma]].<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=http://www.barbarapadilla.com/page2.html |date= |work=Bárbara Padilla |publisher= |accessdate=September 15, 2009}}</ref>
+== Early Life ==
+Barbara was born in [[Guadalajara, Mexico]] where she studied music, acting, and dance. While in college, Barbara was diagnosed with [[Hodgkins Lymphoma]] and underwent several rounds of [[chemotherapy]] and radiation. During this time, Barbara was told that she might never be able to sing again because the radiation could harm her vocal chords. But she would not give up her dream.
+After traveling to [[Houston, Texas|Houston]] for a consultation with doctors, Barbara had the chance to audition for the Moore's 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.
+Barbara was in remission, living in Texas with her husband and beautiful three-year-old daughter. She feels incredibly blessed to have survived cancer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barbara Padilla|url=http://www.nbc.com/americas-got-talent/contestants/finalists/barbara.shtml|date=|work=|publisher=|accessdate=}}</ref>
 == ''America's Got Talent'' ==