 Marguerite Sylva

Marguerite Sylva (also known as Marguerita Sylva) (10 July 1875 – 21 February 1957) was a Belgian born mezzo-soprano who achieved fame not only on the opera stage but also in operetta and musical theatre.She was particularly known for her performances in the title role of Bizet's "Carmen", which she sang over 300 times in the course of her career.