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La Joya, Texas native Mellanie Olivares was selected as the Grand Champion Vocalist during the 27th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in 2021. Her award-winning song - Yo Naci Pa Cantar - is a song she loves because it expresses how she feels towards mariachi music and her Latina heritage. She especially loves the part that sings - Ay yo naci pa cantar, le canto a mi tierra, mi raza querida, digan lo que digan soy Mexicana de corazon, digan lo que digan soy Mexicana do corazon, y mi mariachi es lo MEJOR.
Mellanie is appreciative of the people who influenced her love for mariachi including her directors - Mr. Cantu, Mrs. Aldape, Mr. Escobedo, and Ms. Garza - along with her vocal coach - Mrs. Vanessa Alonzo.
Mellanie is a student at La Joya High School and the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship from MVE sponsors - Cano Health, H-E-B, KHS Music and Whataburger.
The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is a production of San Antonio based MPR (Muñoz Public Relations).
Filmed by @SolarshotMusic