| Mary Lou Fallis | |
| Birth Date: | 22 April 1948 |
| Birth Place: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Other Names: | Primadonna |
| Alma Mater: | University of Toronto |
| Occupation: | Opera singer |
| Awards: | Order of Canada (2011) |
Mary Lou Fallis (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]