“It’s always so satisfying to be able to prove people wrong, especially when they express their doubt in you. How rewarding to see their mocking looks turn into shock and respect. This audition from The X Factor in the Ukraine is one of those moments.

Twenty-nine-year-old Julia Ivanova decided to try out for “”The X Factor”” to try to get into the music industry. Song choice can make or break an audition, and Julia wanted to make sure she stood out and showcased her talents as best she could. She bravely chose Queen’s “The Show Must Go On.”

This powerhouse ballad takes incredible vocal power and talent, and the audience that day on The X Factor knew that. It’s all too easy to form opinions on someone’s talent based solely on their looks.

Julia took the stage with bright red hair and a studded white leather jacket. She took the mic stand out of the base and started dancing around with it and froze in a pose as the song’s introduction started, like Freddie Mercury commonly did at his performances.

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