What is Maria Aragon's Net Worth?
Maria Aragon is a Canadian singer and YouTube star with a net worth of $625,000. She is of Filipino descent. Born on July 17, 2000, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Maria is the youngest of four children and was deeply influenced by her father's passion for music.
Rise to Fame
Her fame began with a video posted to her sister's YouTube channel, showcasing her remarkable talent. Since she was seven, Maria has been posting numerous music covers on YouTube. Her cover of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" became a viral sensation, garnering over 11 million views in just one week.
Career Milestones
As of today, Maria's video has over 60 million views. Her viral success caught the attention of Lady Gaga, who invited her to perform "Born This Way" during The Monster Ball Tour concert in Toronto.
In 2011, Maria appeared in commercials for HTC singing K'naan's song, "Wavin' Flag," and for Gap Kids, singing "I Want Candy." She also performed at the Canada Day concert on Parliament Hill the same year.
International Recognition
On July 20, 2011, Maria arrived in the Philippines and signed a contract with Star Records to promote her album. She appeared on several ABS-CBN shows, including the musical variety show, ASAP Rocks, and series of mall shows. Maria also starred in the 2011 ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID, "Da Best ang Pasko ng Pilipino," and sang the 2011 Christmas jingle for SM Supermalls, titled "SM ChriSMs." Moreover, she had the honor of singing the Philippine National Anthem at MGM Studios for the Pacquiao-Marquez fight on November 12, 2011.