Kiri Te Kanawa

Kiri Te Kanawa

New Zealand opera singer
Combining rare acting ability with a beautiful soprano, Te Kanawa is among opera's most celebrated figures of her generation.
BornMarch 6, 1944
HometownGisborne, New Zealand
Net worth$20 million
Height5'6" (1.68m)
SpouseDesmond Park (m 1967 - 1997)
ChildrenAntonia Park , Thomas Park
ParentsThomas Te Kanawa , Nell Te Kanawa
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