Meet
Paola Elorza
From television screens to the opera stage, Paola Elorza’s journey is a captivating blend of communication, artistry, and dedication to the Hispanic community.
A Journey Between Stage and Screen
Paola Elorza is a distinguished communicator and accomplished soprano whose career has seamlessly merged a commitment to public service with the timeless beauty of classical music.
For years, she informed and inspired the Hispanic community in the United States as a respected television personality.
Today, she continues to captivate audiences through powerful operatic performances that blend elegance, emotion, and artistic excellence.
A Journey Between Stage and Screen
Paola Elorza is a distinguished communicator and accomplished soprano whose career has seamlessly merged a commitment to public service with the timeless beauty of classical music.
For years, she informed and inspired the Hispanic community in the United States as a respected television personality.
Today, she continues to captivate audiences through powerful operatic performances that blend elegance, emotion, and artistic excellence.
Early Life & Education
Maestra Ruth Godoy, mother of Paola Elorza, awarded at the “Mario Baeza” International Choir Festival
Born in Santiago, Chile, Paola grew up in a home where music was not just present — it was a way of life. From a young age, she showed a natural gift for melody, rhythm, and expression, nurtured by her mother, Maestra Ruth Godoy — one of Chile’s most respected music educators and choir directors, honored at the prestigious Mario Baeza International Choir Festival.
Under her guidance, music became as essential to Paola as breathing.
She began formal training in flute, piano, and voice at an early age, quickly developing discipline while preserving the joy and emotional depth music inspired. By the time most children were still discovering their interests, Paola was already performing in choirs directed by her mother, immersing herself in the classical repertoire and refining her sense of musical interpretation.
As she matured, her dedication evolved into formal studies at the Escuela Moderna de Música, followed by piano training with renowned pianist Liliana Colzani.
Her vocal studies at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile laid the foundation for the expressive soprano voice that would later captivate audiences on the opera stage.
Early Life & Education
Maestra Ruth Godoy, mother of Paola Elorza, awarded at the “Mario Baeza” International Choir Festival
Born in Santiago, Chile, Paola grew up in a home where music was not just present — it was a way of life. From a young age, she showed a natural gift for melody, rhythm, and expression, nurtured by her mother, Maestra Ruth Godoy — one of Chile’s most respected music educators and choir directors, honored at the prestigious Mario Baeza International Choir Festival.
Under her guidance, music became as essential to Paola as breathing.
Her earliest memories are filled with choral harmonies, piano melodies, and the resonance of the flute.
She began formal training in flute, piano, and voice at an early age, quickly developing discipline while preserving the joy and emotional depth music inspired. By the time most children were still discovering their interests, Paola was already performing in choirs directed by her mother, immersing herself in the classical repertoire and refining her sense of musical interpretation.
As she matured, her dedication evolved into formal studies at the Escuela Moderna de Música, followed by piano training with renowned pianist Liliana Colzani.
Her vocal studies at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, under Maestra Mary Ann Fone, laid the foundation for the expressive soprano voice that would later captivate audiences on the opera stage.
A Distinguished Career in Television and Communication
Paola’s path took an extraordinary turn when her scientific studies in meteorology opened the door to a career in television. After working as a forecaster for Chile’s National Weather Service, she transitioned to broadcast media, becoming a trusted on-air weather presenter in Chile before moving to the United States to work for The Weather Channel.
In 2000, she joined Univision in Miami, where she quickly became a familiar and respected face in Hispanic households across the country.
Beyond weather, she was deeply committed to serving the Hispanic community — covering environmental stories that connected science, climate, and everyday life, raising awareness with schools and community initiatives, which led Paola to be recognized and awarded several times due to her commitment.
A Distinguished Career in Television and Communication
Paola’s path took an extraordinary turn when her scientific studies in meteorology opened the door to a career in television. After working as a forecaster for Chile’s National Weather Service, she transitioned to broadcast media, becoming a trusted on-air weather presenter in Chile before moving to the United States.
In 2000, she joined Univision in Miami, where she quickly became a familiar and respected face in Hispanic households across the country.
For over two decades, she delivered the daily forecast with clarity and warmth, becoming a reliable voice for viewers seeking trustworthy information in Spanish. Beyond weather, she was deeply committed to serving the Hispanic community — covering stories that connected science, climate, and everyday life.
Her role extended far beyond the television studio. Paola created and presented environmental awareness segments, collaborated with local organizations, and engaged directly with schools and community initiatives. Through her work, she inspired audiences not only to stay informed but also to care for the world around them. She informed, educated, and connected with viewers, fostering a strong bond with the Hispanic community and championing awareness on environmental and cultural issues.
Opera & Performing Arts
Despite the demands of her long career in television, Paola’s first love — music — never faded. In 2019, she made her return to the stage, embracing her soprano voice with renewed passion and dedication performing with the Miami Lyric Opera.
Under the guidance of its founder, Maestro Raffael Cardone, Paola keeps refining her technique under his guidance, bringing new emotional depth to her performances such as Gianetta in Elissir d'Amore, Dolcina in Suor Angelica along with the MLO.
Today, Paola continues to grace the Miami stage with performances with Fine Arts of Miami, to celebrate the rich tradition of opera and its power to connect people across cultures and generations. For her, every note is an opportunity to honor her artistic roots, share her voice with the world, and remind audiences of the transformative beauty of live performance.
Opera & Performing Arts