Gabriel Chona Rueda is a young Colombian-Canadian tenor based in Houston, Texas. He has performed roles such as Rinuccio (Gianni Schicchi), Ferrando (Così fan tutte), and Emperor Altoum (Turandot) with companies including Moores Opera Center, UBC Opera, and Berlin Opera Academy. Currently completing a Master’s in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Houston, Gabriel is especially passionate about performing and promoting the works of Hispanic and Latin American composers.