D.C.-BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER TAPS HISPANIC ROOTS ON ‘THE VOICE’ STAGE, JOINS TEAM ADAM

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Season 30 of NBC’s The Voice featured an electrifying audition from Marilyn Hucek, a Chilean-American singer-songwriter based in Washington, D.C. Raised in Montgomery County, Maryland, and a graduate of Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Hucek brought her multicultural identity to national television after years of honing her craft across local venues throughout the D.C. region.

A Double-Chair Turn from Queen Latifah and Adam Levine

Despite describing herself as a “nervous wreck all day” leading up to her performance, Hucek found her composure the moment she stepped onto the stage. Auditioning with Shakira’s classic hit “La Tortura”, her bilingual roots delivered an immediate impact:

• Queen Latifah pressed her button within seconds, providing the contestant with instant reassurance.

• Adam Levine listened intently before turning his chair during the final, high-energy chorus as Hucek struck her climactic high notes.

Both coaches commended her song selection, highlighting how performing in Spanish instantly set her apart from the competition. After weighing the distinct approaches of both industry icons, Hucek made the tough call and officially joined Team Adam.

Music Anchored by Family and Advocacy

Beyond her musical ambitions, the 34-year-old artist uses her platform to champion a deeply personal cause: the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. When she was 16, her late father was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, prompting Hucek, her mother, and her two siblings to serve as his primary caregivers. Honoring his legacy through her songwriting, Hucek donates 3% of the streaming royalties from her tribute song “Neil Young” to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Reflecting on her journey through the industry’s inevitable rejections, Hucek emphasized that relentless passion proves it is never too late to chase one’s dreams—a mindset she carries directly into the upcoming Battle Rounds on The Voice.