Renato Estacio

Bass-Baritone Renato Estacio grew up on Yokosuka Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan, where his father served in the US Navy. As a military “brat,” he learned to love various cultures and enjoys traveling and singing in different places, trying the local cuisine and making new friends. Renato is currently based out of Albuquerque, NM and is the recipient of several awards in the arts: 1st Prize National Association of Teachers of Singing Sophomore Division; 1st Place Classical Singer West Texas, Marjorie Barrick Opera Scholarship; and the Mark Hamill Award for Fine Arts. Renato has adjudicated singing, acting, and other performance competitions and festivals for over 25 years. Renato is a singer, teacher (mathematics and musical theater/drama), and restaurateur. Recently, Renato sang with t