Callas
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Two years ago, Jolie portrayed a version of the elusive, emotionally closed-off opera singer Maria Callas in “Maria.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
In 1958, when the star Maria Callas stopped partway through performing “Norma” in Rome and refused to finish the show, it was front-page news; the police were called in to keep the peace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Angelina Jolie missed the category for her performance as opera singer Maria Callas, just a week after she also failed to make the Bafta longlist.
From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025
One notable absence in the best actress category is Angelina Jolie, who has been tipped for awards success for playing opera singer Maria Callas in Maria.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2025
“Elena Callas has twelve thousand followers, and she got a parade in Denver,” Zach Oh says.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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