A homeless woman who was filmed singing opera on the Los Angeles subway is being offered a record contract.
Last week, 52-year-old Emily Zamourka belted out Puccini's 'O Mio Babbino Caro' while stepping off the city's Purple line.
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Emily was aware she was being filmed by a LAPD police officer at the time - but she had no idea what was to follow.
After the video (above) was posted to the police force's official Twitter account, the Russian-born singer soon became a viral sensation, with her mesmerising opera filling the ears of millions online.
Now, Grammy-nominated music producer Joel Diamond is reportedly offering the homeless woman a record deal after seeing her video online.
According to TMZ, Joel has drawn up an offer letter for the subway singer, with hopes of creating a "huge classical/EDM crossover hit record for the subway soprano."
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The deal would be for one initial record entitled 'Paradise' which would be released with Joel's label, Silver Blue Records.
It's not yet known if Emily has accepted the producer's offer, but the singer's stardom is already on the rise as she's lined up her first gig.
Emily has reportedly been asked to sing at an Italian heritage event in LA on Saturday night.
To add to that, a GoFundMe page has been set up for Emily to buy herself a new guitar after her old one was stolen and destroyed two years ago, as well as helping with financial difficulties. It's so far raised over $48,000.
The Los Angeles Times report Emily is homeless, sleeping anywhere she can and living on $400 a month government aid.
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Emily told the paper she learnt opera imitating performers on TV as a child. She became homeless after years of financial difficulties and health problems which left her unable to pay rent.
Yesterday, Emily was granted her wish to say thank you to Officer Frazier, the officer who took the initial video of her singing.
We for one would listen to 'Paradise' in a heartbeat.
Featured Image Credit: Twitter/LAPD