Elīna Garanča - Actor Profile

Elīna Garanča

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
42Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 16, 1976
Birth Place: Riga, Latvia

About Elīna Garanča

Elīna Garanča is a Latvian opera singer. She was born into a musical family in Riga, Latvia. She began her professional career as a resident artist with the Südthüringischer Staatstheater in Meiningen, followed by the Opera in Frankfurt am Main and Wiener Staatsoper, in each theatre appearing in numerous leading roles. Since then, Elīna has established herself as one of the music world’s major stars through her performances with leading opera companies and symphony orchestras around the world. She has captured critical and popular acclaim for her beautiful voice, intelligent musicianship, and compelling stage portrayals. Among other roles, she is particularly famed for her portrayal as Bizet’s Carmen which she has sung in the majority of leading theatres, like Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Bayerische Staatsoper, Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía Valencia, or Metropolitan Opera to critical acclaim; the NY Times named her “the finest Carmen in 25 years…”. The Met Carmen production was broadcasted in more than 1,000 movie theatres worldwide and is one of the most viewed and successful “Live in HD” performances of the Metropolitan Opera.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Elīna Garanča reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 42 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Elīna Garanča's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 19% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Elīna Garanča remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Die Operngala der Stars (Baden Baden 2007), which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Elīna Garanča Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Elīna Garanča's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Elīna Garanča.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Le Concert de Paris 2025 Mezzo soprano Flop Similar →
2025 Vienna Opera Gala With Elina Garança, Sonya Yoncheva, Benjamin Bernheim and Jonas Kaufmann - Flop Similar →
2025 Elīna Garanča sings “Carmen” @ Neuschwanstein Concerts 2025 - Flop Similar →
2024 Samson Et Dalila Dalila Flop Similar →
2023 Don Carlo Eboli Flop Similar →
2023 Richard Wagner: "Parsifal" Bayreuther Festspiele 2023 Kundry Flop Similar →
2023 Summer Night Concert from Vienna – 2023 Self - Mezzo Soprano Flop Similar →
2022 Don Carlo La Principessa Eboli Flop Similar →
2022 Georges Bizet: Carmen Carmen Flop Similar →
2022 Carmen aus der Arena von Verona Carmen Flop Similar →
2021 Parsifal Kundry Flop Similar →
2021 Christmas in Vienna – Glanzlichter Self Flop Similar →
2021 Elīna Garanča @ Lucerne Festival 2025 - Flop Similar →
2021 Perpetuum mobile. Raimonds Pauls Self Flop Similar →
2020 A riveder le stelle Self - Singer Flop Similar →
2020 Metropolitan Opera At Home Gala Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Verdi-Requiem mit Riccardo Muti Self - Mezzo-soprano Flop Similar →
2018 Berliner Philharmoniker: Sir Simon Rattle & Elina Garanca in Baden-Baden mezzo-soprano Flop Similar →
2018 The Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila Dalila Flop Similar →
2017 Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos La Princesse Eboli Flop Similar →
2017 Carmen - Opéra National de Paris Carmen Flop Similar →
2017 Der Rosenkavalier Octavian Hit Similar →
2016 Mascagni: Cavallera Rusticana Santuzza Flop Similar →
2016 The Metropolitan Opera: Roberto Devereux Sarah Flop Similar →
2015 Donizetti - La Favorite Leonor De Guzman Flop Similar →
2013 Messiah - Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Metropolitan Opera: La Clemenza di Tito Sesto Flop Similar →
2011 Salzburg Festival Opening Concert Self - Mezzo Flop Similar →
2011 Donizetti: Anna Bolena Giovanna Seymour Super Hit Similar →
2011 Mozart - La Clemenza di Tito - Flop Similar →
2011 Beethoven · Missa Solemnis (Staatskapelle Dresden, Christian Thielemann) Herself Hit Similar →
2010 The Berliner Philharmoniker’s New Year’s Eve Concert: 2010 Mezzo-soprano Flop Similar →
2010 Bizet: Carmen Carmen Super Hit Similar →
2009 Rossini: La Cenerentola Angelina / Cenerentola Flop Similar →
2007 Die Operngala der Stars (Baden Baden 2007) - Super Hit Similar →
2006 La Clemenza di Tito Annio Super Hit Similar →
2005 Werther Charlotte Flop Similar →
2005 Così fan tutte Dorabella Flop Similar →
2001 Primadonna on Rollerskates Self Flop Similar →
N/A Symphony of Life Self Flop Similar →
N/A Verdi: Messa da Requiem - Barenboim Mezzo-soprano Flop Similar →
N/A Bizet's Carmen Carmen Flop Similar →

Elīna Garanča - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Elīna Garanča?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Elīna Garanča is "Die Operngala der Stars (Baden Baden 2007)" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Elīna Garanča acted in?

Elīna Garanča has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Elīna Garanča?

Other notable films include "Messiah", "Metropolitan Opera At Home Gala", and "Donizetti: Anna Bolena".