Madison Taylor Baez is a 12-year-old musical prodigy who has been making waves in Hollywood as both a singer and actress. Born and raised in Orange County, California, Madison is of Hispanic and Filipino descent. She gained widespread recognition for her role as "Young Selena Quintanilla" in Netflix's #1 show "Selena: The Series," a biographical drama about the late Latin singer Selena Quintanilla.
Madison's portrayal of young Selena earned her high praise, and she became the only cast member to use her powerful and soulful vocals in the series. Her performance did not go unnoticed, as she received a nomination for the prestigious Imagen Award for Best Young Actress in a TV Series.
In addition to her work on "Selena: The Series," Madison has also landed a role as Eleanor Kane in the new Showtime vampire series "Let the Right One In," opposite Academy Award-nominated actor Demain Bichir. The series is based on the 2004 novel and the 2008 Swedish movie of the same name.
Madison's rise to fame began when she auditioned for Season 17 of America's Got Talent, singing "Amazing Grace" and receiving the Golden Buzzer. Her performance has been viewed 42 million times worldwide, and she went on to reach the semi-finals, becoming a fan favorite.
Madison has also gained recognition for her powerful renditions of the National Anthem, earning her the nickname "America's Anthem Girl." She has performed the National Anthem at sold-out stadiums and arenas for the LA Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, Kings, Galaxy, Harlem Globetrotters, and various high-profile charity events.
In addition to her singing performances, Madison has also appeared on several TV shows, including "Game of Talents" hosted by comedian Wayne Brady, where she delivered an amazing and viral singing performance of Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine." She has also appeared on "Kids Say the Darndest Things" with host and comedian Tiffany Haddish, receiving a standing ovation for her performance of Beyoncé's "Listen."
Madison's rise to stardom has been featured on several news outlets, including NBC 4 Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, Telemundo, Fox 11 The Good LA Morning Show, Inside Edition, ABC 7 News, Fox 11 News, NBC 4 News, CBS 2 News, and KTLA 5 News.
Madison began her entertainment career at the age of 8, co-starring in the award-winning film "The Tooth Racket." She has also filmed 20 national commercials for McDonald's, FujiFilm, Walmart, Chevy, and KB Homes, as well as music videos for Nina West and DJ Carnage.
Madison's story is truly remarkable, as she began singing to help her father fight his Stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 3. She has been singing to her father for over 7 years, and her story has been shared worldwide.
