Mary Lou Fallis is a Canadian

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

 opera

Opera

Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...

 singer. She performs both serious opera and comedic shows as the character Primadonna, a satirical take on popular stereotypes of opera diva

Diva

A diva is a celebrated female singer. The term is used to describe a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and, by extension, in theatre, cinema and popular music. The meaning of diva is closely related to that of "prima donna"....

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Mary Lou began her education as a singer with her grandmother, Jennie Bouck. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto

University of Toronto

The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...

, and teaches at the University of Western Ontario

University of Western Ontario

The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...

. Recently she was a judge on Bathroom Divas: So You Want To Be An Opera Star?

Bathroom Divas

Bathroom Divas: So You Want to Be an Opera Star? is a television show that airs on Bravo! Canada. It is produced by Kaleidoscope Entertainment, Inc. and directed by Mike Ward. The winner gets to perform live in front of a world class orchestra...

. In 2011, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada

Order of Canada

The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...

 "for her contributions, as a performer and broadcaster, in making classical music more accessible to Canadians across the country."

External links

• UWO Bio
• Mary Lou Fallis at The Canadian Encyclopedia
  The Canadian Encyclopedia
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