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Aliases: Anastasia Strataki
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Movie Involvements: 20
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
Biography
Teresa Stratas, born in Toronto's Cabbagetown, started her musical journey singing Greek songs in her parents' restaurant. Her talent led to radio performances and a Royal Conservatory scholarship. At 20, she debuted in La Bohème at the Toronto Opera Festival and became a renowned figure at the Metropolitan Opera, captivating audiences globally. Notably, she made history performing dual lead soprano roles at the Met in 1995. Her illustrious career includes performances at prestigious opera houses worldwide. Stratas notably sang the title role in the premiere of Alban Berg's Lulu at the Paris Opera in 1979. She's been honoured with the Order of Canada and the Governor General's Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Performing Arts. Stratas holds five honorary degrees and is known for her vibrant personality, disdain for snobbery, and her eight-year involvement with conductor Zubin Mehta. Her passion for life is evident in her zest for both its joys and complexities.
Most Famous Work
La traviata
(1982) Violetta ValeryCavalleria rusticana
(1982) NeddaPagliacci
(1987) NeddaThe Canadians
(1961) The White SquawThe Ghosts of Versailles
(1992) Marie AntoinetteSeptember Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
(1994) SelfUnder The Piano
(1996) Regina BasilioThe Emperor of Atlantis
(1977) Drummer GirlActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Regina Basilio | |
| 1994 | Giorgetta / Nedda | |
| Self | ||
| 1993 | Anna I | |
| 1992 | Marie Antoinette | |
| 1989 | Despina | |
| 1987 | Nedda | |
| 1986 | N/A | |
| 1982 | Violetta Valery | |
| Nedda | ||
| Mimi | ||
| 1979 | Jenny | |
| 1978 | Amahl's Mother | |
| Nedda | ||
| Marenka | ||
| 1977 | Drummer Girl | |
| 1974 | Salome | |
| 1973 | Sonja | |
| Fürstin Anna Elisa | ||
| 1970 | Giuditta | |
| 1961 | The White Squaw | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Sound
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Songs | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |