Diana Vilarinho is an outstanding Portuguese fado singer who captivates audiences with her soulful interpretations and deep connection to traditional fado music.
Diana's musical style has been inspired by legendary artists such as Maria José da Guia and Carlos do Carmo. Her performances are marked by deep emotions that move audiences both in Portugal and beyond.
Vilariño discovered the world of fado at the age of eleven, when she won the grand prize at the prestigious Grande Noite do Fado competition. Since then, she has performed in traditional fado houses in Lisbon and on major stages in Portugal and abroad.
In 2021, she released her debut album, produced by one of the genre's leading figures, Ricardo Ribeiro. The album includes songs composed by Carminho herself, who is one of the most prominent fado artists in the history of the genre. Diana's voice and interpretation stand out for their deep emotional intensity and ability to bring the essence of fado to life in a contemporary context.
In 2025, Vilarinho reached a wider audience by participating in Festival da Canção, Portugal's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. With the song "Cotovia", dedicated to women's voices and solidarity, she won second place, losing only in the public vote. This performance cemented her position as an artist whose voice carries both historical memory and contemporary narrative.