Kiri Te Kanawa

Kiri Te Kanawa, a renowned vocalist, embarked on a musical journey in her teenage years, captivating audiences in her native New Zealand with her remarkable singing talent. Subsequently, she pursued further education in the field of voice at the prestigious London Opera Center, a renowned institution that has nurtured the talents of many a world-class opera singer. Her diligent efforts were rewarded with a highly anticipated debut at the esteemed Covent Garden, a renowned opera house, on December 1, 1971. Despite her impressive acting abilities, which have been widely acclaimed on the operatic stage, Kiri Te Kanawa has, however, made relatively few appearances in theatrical films.