CATHERINE MAGARINO
American singer, songwriter, and actress
Catherine Magarino
Catherine Magarino (born January 31, 1998) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her versatile contributions across various music genres and theatre.
Early Life and Education
Catherine was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She grew up in a family of artists, with her mother being her first teacher and primary influence. Her Cuban-American heritage and Miami roots have significantly shaped her artistic journey. Catherine pursued a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and later earned a Master of Business Administration specializing in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Florida International University.
Career
Music
Magarino's music career spans various genres, including dance-pop, country, and contemporary Christian. She has written over 40 original works and reached audiences in more than 100 countries. In 2024, she released 10 original singles onto streaming platforms, including the acclaimed Evanescence-style power ballad "feeding the flowers." The song's lyrics were based on a poem written by her childhood friend Adriana Vega-Pernia.
Theatre
Catherine's professional career took off in 2019 with her roles in Magic City Opera’s production of Hansel and Gretel. She has since portrayed notable characters such as Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Maria in West Side Story, Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music, and Mrs. Phelps in Matilda the Musical. Her performances have earned her nominations for the BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards. She serves as the Music Director at Miami Children's Theater, one of the top young persons' theaters in the nation.
Personal Life
Catherine is passionate about connecting with others through her music and performances. Her artistic journey is deeply intertwined with her personal philosophy of authenticity, discipline, and self-care. She credits her Christian faith and belief in being divinely made as central to her confidence and self-esteem.
Awards and Honors
- Nominee, Best Supporting Performer in a Musical, BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards (2023)
- Top 20 Semifinalist, Musical Theatre University/Pre-Professional Division, CS Music International Voice Competition (2023)
- Nominee, Best Performer in a Musical, BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards (2022)
Roles
Theatre
- Esmeralda, The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Maria, West Side Story
- Maria Elena Santos (Lead), Always Remember @
- Mother Abbess, The Sound of Music
- Mrs. Phelps, Matilda the Musical
- Sophie, Mamma Mia!*
- Alina, Hola Hello (Session)
as Music Director
- Newsies Jr. --
- Hadestown Teen
- Shrek the Musical Jr.
- Once on This Island Jr.
Opera
- Sandman/Dew Fairy, Hansel and Gretel (Humperdinck)
- Doralice Rossetti, Il trionfo dell'onore (Scarlatti)
- Chorus, Doña Francisquita (Vives)
- Chorus, Amelia Goes to the Ball (Menotti)
Oratorio
- Soprano Soloist, Messiah (Handel)
- Soprano Soloist, Elijah (Mendelssohn)
- Soprano Soloist, Christmas Oratorio (Bach)
Film
- Dominique, Within the Confines of You (2024, Dir. Nicolas Casanova)
- Pageant Attendee, Her Choices (Post-Production, Dir. Yennifer Behrens)
- Reporter, Know Me (Post-Production, Dir. Edson Jean)
-- Upcoming
*Understudy
@ World Premiere
Discography
as Main Artist
EP
- "Petal Lips, Icy Eyes" (2023)
Singles
- "When You Were Mine" (2024)
- "Baby Born (A Christmas Prayer)" (2024)
- "Even Still" (2024)
- "Soon I'll Be Walking Again" (2024)
- "YOU WANNA HIDE" (2024)
- "feeding the flowers" (2024)
- "a basket of almosts" (2024)
- "better days" (2024)
- "Happy to Drown" (2023)
- "Jeep Wrangler" (2023)
- "Something Pretty" (2023)
- "All I Do is Miss You" (2023)
- "Wintertime Blues" (2022)
- "Sometimes (I Still Think About You)" (2022)
- "The Story of You and Me" (2022)
- "Dear Moon" (2021)
as Featured Artist
- Hit Sound Masters: "I Feel Special" (2024)
- Hit Sound Masters: "Quiero" (2024)
- Romantique: "Higher" (2024)
- Hit Sound Masters: "WOW" (2024)
- Romantique: "True North" (2024)
as Songwriter
- VALERIE: "WITHIN THE CONFINES OF YOU" (2023)
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