Cristina Ramos wasn’t a household name when she stepped onto the stage of Spain’s Got Talent, but she certainly was by the time her audition ended. Dressed in an elegant black gown, Cristina began singing an opera piece with flawless technique and crystal-clear vocals. The judges were clearly impressed, but no one was quite expecting what came next.
Just as everyone was settling into the beauty of her operatic performance, the music suddenly shifted. Cristina ripped away the bottom half of her dress to reveal a bold rock outfit underneath. The dramatic change in her appearance matched the sudden shift in music—from opera to full-blown AC/DC. She dove into “Highway to Hell” with the same power and control she had just shown in opera, but now with a wild rock edge that left the entire room stunned.
The judges and audience went wild. People jumped out of their seats, mouths open, eyes wide. One judge slammed the golden buzzer without hesitation, sending Cristina straight to the next round. Her performance quickly went viral, racking up tens of millions of views online and turning her into an international sensation overnight.
But Cristina’s story didn’t stop there. After winning Spain’s Got Talent, she went on to win La Voz México (Mexico’s version of The Voice) and performed on several international talent shows, including America’s Got Talent: The Champions and World’s Got Talent in China. In every appearance, she brought her signature mix of opera and rock to the stage—and audiences loved it.
She’s not just a one-trick performer either. Cristina has continued touring, performing live shows that mix rock, opera, pop, and even Latin genres. Over the past few years, she’s released new music and created tribute shows to legends like Whitney Houston, all while staying true to her unique voice and powerful style.
What made Cristina’s first audition so unforgettable wasn’t just the surprise—it was her ability to master two completely different musical worlds in one performance. Few artists can do what she does, and even fewer can do it live, under pressure, in front of millions.
If you haven’t seen that original audition yet, it’s still floating around the internet and definitely worth a watch. Years later, it still holds up as one of the most shocking and entertaining moments in talent show history.
Cristina Ramos isn’t just a great singer—she’s a performer who knows how to take risks, break the rules, and leave a lasting impression. And that’s exactly what she did.
You can enjoy her performance below.