She certainly won mine. Julia’s problem was that her voice wasn’t big enough to fill up an opera house. But it sure worked on film.
They have mics everywhere now in the Opera House.
“BIG” isn’t necessarily beautiful. But I know what you mean. Plus, on film, you get the close-ups and can see the emotions.
Carmen can be sung from everybody from a Contralto to a Dramatic Soprano. It is a delicious role! :-)