Cristina Bakhoum Sanchez

American soprano Cristina Bakhoum Sanchez is a proven “standout performer” celebrated equally for her “powerful voice” and dynamic character portrayals. Bakhoum Sanchez credits her love and natural ear for languages to her Afro-Latina (Egyptian and Mexican) unique background. Cristina is looking forward to her role debuts in the 2023-24 season. First, she’ll be seen as Countess Almaviva in Le nozze di Figaro with Mobile Opera. Secondly, she is excited to return to Opera Orlando portraying the role of The Foreign Princess in Rusalka. She was seen in Winter Opera St. Louis’ The Desert Song performing the role of sassy Clementina. Later on, Bakhoum Sanchez made her Texas home state debut as a featured soloist in Permian Basin Opera’s Gala. In 2022, Cristina originated the role of Roya in Ni