Mary Lou Fallis

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]

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."[2]

References
  1. Mary Lou Fallis at The Canadian Encyclopedia.
  2. "Appointments to the Order of Canada". June 30, 2011.
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