Isabel Canto

About

British opera singer, classical musician, and digital content creator known for blending opera singing with viral pop and internet culture which she shares on TikTok and YouTube. She is especially known for her viral series "Songs you never expected to hear an opera cover of" including songs like "Pon Mi x Opera," "Alter Ego x Opera," "Starships x Opera," and "WAP x Opera."

Before fame

She studied music and earned an undergraduate degree after attending college in Minnesota in the United States with a choral emphasis. She continued her training in the United Kingdom after completing her undergraduate studies including advanced vocal study and professional development with the National Opera Studio in London. She originally created content under the name IzzyIzTrash before she adopted the new handle Isabel Canto. Her online breakthrough began when her operatic reinterpretations of pop and internet songs started gaining traction on TikTok. She released "Pon Mi x Opera" around 2023 which helped boost her growing online following.

Trivia

She is an ambulatory wheelchair user and disability advocate. She has performed in ensembles at major venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and Royal Festival Hall and has worked with initiatives connected to the BBC Proms.

Family life

She was born and raised in Portsmouth, England before she moved to London to pursue her music.

Associated with

She has created content inspired by CupcakKe including viral videos and analysis of her music. She discussed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a video posted in February 2025.