Portia White
- January 9, 2024
- Opera Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Portia White |
| Occupation | Opera Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 24, 1911(1911-06-24) |
| Age | 113 |
| Date Of Death | 1968-02-13 |
| Birthplace | Truro |
| Country | Canada |
| Birth City | Nova Scotia |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Portia White Biography
| Name | Portia White |
| Birthday | Jun 24 |
| Birth Year | 1911 |
| Place Of Birth | Truro |
| Home Town | Nova Scotia |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Parents | William A. White, Izie Dora White |
| Siblings | Bill White |
Portia White is one of the most popular and richest Opera Singer who was born on June 24, 1911 in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. Canadian opera singer, who was designated a person of national historical significance by Canada’s Government. Her recordings include First You Dream.
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She was the third child of 13 children to her mother.
Portia White Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Opera Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Portia White is one of the richest Opera Singer from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Portia White 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was a teacher in Africville, a small town, during the 1930’s.
In her honour, the Nova Scotia Talent Trust was created and the Portia White Prize was established.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Portia White Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Portia Ranked on the list of most popular Opera Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Portia White celebrates birthday on June 24 of every year.
What was Portia White known for?
Portia May White, contralto, teacher (born 24 June 1911 in Truro, NS; died 13 February 1968 in Toronto, ON). Portia White was the first Black Canadian concert singer to win international acclaim. She was considered one of the best classical singers of the 20th century.
How old was Portia White when she died?
56 years (1911–1968)
Why is Portia White inspiring?
The human voice has an amazing power — to communicate, to thrill, to inspire. And Portia White (1911-1968) had one heck of a voice. As the first Black Canadian singer to reach world-renowned status, the Dalhousie alumna became one of the most inspirational women in Canada’s history.
Did Portia White perform for Queen Elizabeth?
In 1964, Portia came out of retirement to sing for Queen Elizabeth II at the opening of Charlottetown’s Confederation Centre for the Arts. The Portia White Prize, established in 1998, recognizes cultural and artistic excellence in Nova Scotia.
What is a quote that Portia White said?
Dream big, work hard. It is a sentiment I’ve reminded myself of on many occasions and, maybe you have as well. This quote is often attributed to Nova Scotian contralto, Portia White.