Leticia made a memorable impression during the opening blind auditions of Spain’s La Voz, combining her vocal performance with a personal gesture for her family. The young artist performed “Ojalá,” a song by María Escarmiento, while simultaneously using sign language so her parents could follow and enjoy the performance. Both of her parents are deaf.
Her audition lasted approximately one and a half minutes and quickly became one of the standout moments of the episode. Leticia’s singing was enough to persuade two coaches, Mika and Pablo López, to turn their chairs for her. However, the performance drew attention for more than her ability as a vocalist: her decision to sign throughout the song gave the audition an emotional and inclusive dimension.
The gesture also made sign language part of the televised performance itself. Rather than treating it as a separate explanation after the song, Leticia incorporated signing into the audition from beginning to end, allowing her parents to share in the moment while she performed on stage. The choice brought visibility to sign language in a prominent entertainment setting.
Leticia continued discussing the decision once the song had finished. Speaking with the coaches on stage, she explained why she had chosen to sing and sign at the same time. Her explanation added context to the performance and further affected those watching, including the coaches and her parents, who were behind the scenes.
The moment stood out during the first night of blind auditions and gave the new edition of La Voz an especially moving sequence. It also left an open question about what Leticia might do if she progresses through the competition: the programme has not established whether she will continue signing her songs in later stages. For now, her audition has connected a successful vocal performance with a deeply personal act of inclusion.
