Mary Lou Fallis
Mary Lou Fallis | |
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| Born | April 22, 1948 |
| 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.