Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) ring announcer Lilian García has crossed over to the singing world. García just released her first album, “Quiero Vivir,” which includes a duet with Jon Secada.

García, who was born in a military base in Panama and raised in Madrid, Spain, will be one of many celebrities that will make an appearance at the Wizard World Chicago Comic Convention.

In an interview with EXTRA, she spoke about her work at WWE and her excitement about Comic Con.

EXTRA: Tell me about your experience joining WWE?
Lilian García: It was an amazing opportunity. Although it wasn’t until February of 2000 that they found out that I could sing so they had me sing the National Anthem before every event.

Vince McMahon said, “That’s it. You’re going to do it at every event,” and [asked me to perform] at two Wrestlemania’s and a Summerslam. We went to Afghanistan for the U.S.O. and from there I began to perform everywhere [including] NFL and NBA games. I was not only known as the host of Monday Night Raw, but also known as a singer.

Who did you work with to produce your first CD, “Quiero Vivir?”
I released my CD with WWE. I did a duet with Jon Secada. I also worked with George Noriega and Tim Mitchell. Mitchell was the director and guitar player for Shakira and Noriega was involved in production with artists like Ricky Martin, Secada and Gloria Estefan. Working with them was such an honor. I also co-wrote three other songs with Secada. Now I’m working on my English album.

Did you sing prior to WWE?
I’ve been singing since I was 5. I joined a band at age 14. I basically never went ...