Cast & Crew

Gabriel Yafet is a Texas-based tenor with roots in Monterrey, Mexico. He began singing professionally at age nine as a boy soprano with the Compañía de Ópera Metropolitana under Eric Steinman, performing in works such as Amahl and the Night Visitors and Chip and His Dog. His singing career has taken him from opera stages and sacred spaces to televised galas, civic ceremonies, stadium events, the Hollywood Bowl, Teatro de la Ciudad, Arena Monterrey, and international festivals.

A celebrated interpreter of Mexico's National Anthem, Gabriel has performed it more than 200 times for major events and dignitaries, including mayors, governors, and the President of Mexico. Trained by teachers including Susan Young, Gilda Cruz Romo, and Manuel Acosta, Gabriel brings a rich background in classical, sacred, folkloric, and contemporary music to his work.

Gabriel previously portrayed Angel Gabriel in The Flame of Hope. In The Light Was Born, he continues his mission of using music to inspire, uplift, and draw hearts toward God through beauty, storytelling, and sacred song.

Sonia is a vocalist whose voice brings warmth, tenderness, and sincerity to every performance. Originally from France, she has a natural gift for expressive singing and a gentle stage presence that draws audiences into the heart of the music.

She previously portrayed Angel Sonia in The Flame of Hope, where her performance helped bring a sense of wonder, peace, and spiritual beauty to the production. In The Light Was Born, Sonia continues sharing her love for sacred music through a deeply personal and prayerful interpretation of the Christmas story.

Her singing reflects the mission of the ministry: to lift hearts toward God and share the light of Christ through beauty, emotion, and sacred song.