Filipina Mezzo-Soprano Wins $10K 1st Prize in Virginia Voice Tilt

Michelle Mariposa (Source: Rainbow NOok)

Filipina mezzo-soprano Michelle Mariposa won first prize and US$10,000 at the 2026 Washington International Competition for Voice. The finals were held on May 24 at George Mason University’s Harris Theatre in Fairfax, Virginia (See Rainbow Nook for story).

Pinay Mezzo Soprano Wins First Prize in Int’l Voice Competition

Filipina mezzo-soprano Michelle Mariposa took first prize at the 2026 Washington International Competition (WIC) for Voice, held over the weekend in Washington, D.C., and Fairfax, Virginia (See Inquirer.net for story).