Finnish Swedish classical mezzo-soprano & alto vocalist, born Gerd Monica Riska, born April 14th, 1958 in Helsinki, Finland.

She has performed on international opera stages, i.a. Naples, Rome, Madrid, Toulouse, Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Opéra Comique in Paris, Royal Opera House, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, Cologne, New York City Opera.

She was awarded the Pro Finlandia medal in 2005.

She is the daughter of Astrid Riska.