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Mary Lou Fallis | |
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Born | |
Other names | Primadonna |
Alma mater | University of Toronto |
Occupation | Opera singer |
Awards | Order of Canada (2011) |
Mary Lou Fallis CM (born April 22, 1948) is a Canadian opera singer. [1] She performs both serious opera roles and comedic shows as the character Primadonna, a satirical take on popular stereotypes of opera divas. [1] Her recordings are listed on her personal web site. [2]
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Fallis began her education as a singer with her grandmother, Jennie Bouck. [1] She is a graduate of the University of Toronto, and teaches at the University of Western Ontario. [1] She was a judge on the reality series Bathroom Divas: So You Want To Be An Opera Star? in 2006. [1]
In 2011, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions, as a performer and broadcaster, in making classical music more accessible to Canadians across the country." [3] She also won an ACTRA award. [4]
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Mary Lou Fallis | |
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Born | |
Other names | Primadonna |
Alma mater | University of Toronto |
Occupation | Opera singer |
Awards | Order of Canada (2011) |
Mary Lou Fallis CM (born April 22, 1948) is a Canadian opera singer. [1] She performs both serious opera roles and comedic shows as the character Primadonna, a satirical take on popular stereotypes of opera divas. [1] Her recordings are listed on her personal web site. [2]
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Fallis began her education as a singer with her grandmother, Jennie Bouck. [1] She is a graduate of the University of Toronto, and teaches at the University of Western Ontario. [1] She was a judge on the reality series Bathroom Divas: So You Want To Be An Opera Star? in 2006. [1]
In 2011, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada "for her contributions, as a performer and broadcaster, in making classical music more accessible to Canadians across the country." [3] She also won an ACTRA award. [4]