“O Mio Babbino Caro” is a well-known aria from the opera “Gianni Schicchi” by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. The opera was first performed in 1918 and has since become one of Puccini’s most beloved works. “O Mio Babbino Caro” translates to “Oh My Dear Papa” in English.

When Amira steps on stage no one is expecting a professional sounding opera aria from a nine-year-old. The judges are literally shocked and when it’s over, agree she did a fantastic job. Watch the video below and please leave us a Facebook comment to let us know what you thought!