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| Mary Lou Fallis | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1948-04-22) April 22, 1948 (age 76) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 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. She performs both serious opera roles and comedic shows as the character Primadonna, a satirical take on popular stereotypes of opera divas. Her recordings are listed on her personal web site.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Fallis began her education as a singer with her grandmother, Jennie Bouck. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto, and teaches at the University of Western Ontario. She was a judge on the reality series Bathroom Divas: So You Want To Be An Opera Star? in 2006.
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." She also won an ACTRA award.
References
- ^ Mary Lou Fallis at The Canadian Encyclopedia.
- "DISCOGRAPHY | Mary Lou Fallis".
- "Appointments to the Order of Canada". June 30, 2011.
- "A hand-me-down Echo ... from her son". The Globe and Mail. October 27, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
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