'Diva' Cat Steals the Spotlight from Opera Singer in Viral TikTok: 'What a Legend'

Mar. 15, 2025

Audiences can’t get enough of a “diva"catwho upstaged his opera-singing owner during a performance on TikTok.

Maximino’s owner takes the moment in stride and begins laughing as the act continues.

@maura.music captioned the video, “What a legend.#OperaCat#OperaSinger#catsoftiktok#bestsinger#talent#musictok.”

“Such a diva. He’s like you can shine when I’m done…Ok Im done.😂,” another user responded.

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@maura.music also opened up to the outlet about Maximino’s musical talents.

Maximino is not the only one with real vocal chops in the family: @maura.music toldNewsweekthat she has 10 years of classical singing training.

“The last time I sang with a legit opera company was back in 2018 when I was getting my music degree,” she said. “I then transitioned to being a choir director, but I miss performing.”

source: people.com