CATHERINE MAGARINO

American singer, songwriter, music producer, and performer

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Catherine Magarino

Catherine Magarino (born January 31, 1998) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, music producer, and performer 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/Ali/Lisa, 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) --

-- Upcoming

*Understudy

**Canceled due to COVID-19

@ World Premiere

Discography

EP

Singles