* Plácido Domingo (born 1941) is another famous operatic tenor. He was born in Madrid, Spain, and began singing at a young age. He made his professional debut in 1959, and quickly rose to fame. Domingo is known for his versatility, and has sung a wide variety of roles, from Mozart to Verdi. He has performed all over the world, and is still active today.
* José Carreras (born 1946) is a Spanish operatic tenor. He was born in Barcelona, Spain, and began singing at a young age. He made his professional debut in 1970, and quickly rose to fame. Carreras is known for his powerful voice and his emotional interpretations. He has performed all over the world, and is still active today.
* Alfredo Kraus (1927-1999) was a Spanish operatic tenor. He was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. He studied music in Madrid and Paris and made his professional debut in Lisbon, Portugal. He won international recognition for his performances in the title role of Gounod's Faust and as the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's Rigoletto. He also sang in Puccini's La Bohème, Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore, and Massenet's Manon.
* Rolando Villazón (born 1972) is a Mexican operatic tenor. He was born in Mexico City and started his musical studies at the age of 15. He made his professional debut in 1996 and quickly gained recognition for his beautiful voice and charismatic personality. He has sung in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and the Royal Opera House in London.