Callas
Americannoun
noun
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The “Falstaffian” Gato stars in many of the book’s short, thoughtful chapters, now listening to Maria Callas on the stereo, now executing a death-defying stroll between adjacent balconies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
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
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
Ten to twenty are doing it right now with her, including another teen, Elena Callas, who’s raising money for ALS, an illness her father has.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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