Coming from musical roots as a jazz singer and pianist, Sunny Shams, from Sidney BC, began studying opera in 2006 at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. In 2007, he joined the UBC Opera Program, and has performed roles in Die Fledermaus, Don Giovanni and La bohème. He has also sung with the Victoria and Vancouver Symphonies.

“The holiday season is a time of celebration; I could not be happier to celebrate alongside the woman I love and in a company that is young, innovative and full of spirit. Opera Kelowna and the holiday season is a perfect pairing.”

– Sunny Shams