Monica Yunus Competition. In 2001, Yunus sang the role of Nanetta in "Falstaff" in her debut with Amato Opera. In the 2002–2003 season, Yunus made her debut with Nashville Opera as Gretel in Engelbert Humperdinck's "Hänsel und Gretel", her debut with Virginia Opera as Oscar in "Un ballo in maschera", and performed the role of Walter in "La Wally" at Alice Tully Hall with Teatro Grattacielo. She also performed the roles of Servilia in Mozart's "La clemenza di Tito" and Polly in "Die Dreigroschenoper" with Pittsburgh Opera as part of her internship there. Yunus was also awarded a career grant from the
Gretel Killeen Gretel Killeen Gretel Killeen (born 3 February 1963) is an Australian media personality and author. She is known for being the host of "Big Brother Australia" from its inception in 2001 until the 2007 season (including "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2002). Killeen hosted the 2009 "TV Week" Logie Awards. From 1989 to 1991, Killeen was a regular on "Midday with Ray Martin" on the Nine Network. She wrote and featured in the sketch "A Town Like Dallas", a parody of the genre of soap opera. In 1990, Terry Willesee, John Mangos and Killeen hosted "Coast to Coast" for the Nine