AceShowbiz - Angelina Jolie has rediscovered her passion for singing, a talent that was once overshadowed by a negative experience in a past relationship. While preparing for her role as renowned opera star Maria Callas in the biopic "Maria", Jolie revealed that "somebody in my life" discouraged her from singing.

"I just assumed I couldn't really sing," Jolie told The Hollywood Reporter. "I'd been to theater school, so it was weird that it even had an effect on me. I just kind of adapted to this person's opinion."

Overcoming this setback required significant effort for Jolie. "It took me getting past a lot of things to start singing," she said. Surprisingly, she discovered that she was a soprano, despite believing she had a low voice throughout her life.

Singing opera presented a daunting challenge for Jolie, who described it as "scary" and requiring "all that we can be or feel all that we feel." However, she embraced the opportunity to push her limits and fully immerse herself in the role of Maria Callas.

Filmed at La Scala, the famous opera house in Milan, the film culminates in a dramatic performance that represents the culmination of Jolie's vocal journey. "It was so beyond my comfort zone that I was giddy," she said.

Jolie's connection to Callas extends beyond the stage. As the actress explained, "I think the way I related to her may be a surprise - [it was] probably the part of her that's extremely soft and doesn’t have room in the world to be as soft as she truly was, and as emotionally open as she truly was."

Jolie's portrayal of Callas has earned critical acclaim, with audiences praising her emotional performance and vocal abilities. The film has also sparked discussions about the complexities of the iconic diva's legacy, with Jolie challenging traditional perceptions of Callas.

Through her journey as Maria Callas, Angelina Jolie has not only reclaimed her voice as a singer but has also gained a new perspective on the nature of female strength and the challenges faced by those in the public eye.