Fernande Giroux (died May 20, 1994) was a Canadian actress and jazz singer.[1] She was most noted for winning the Canadian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 22nd Canadian Film Awards for her performance in the film Red.[2] Her other major acting roles were as Monique Wingate in the television series Moment of Truth, and Madame Gagnon in the television miniseries The Newcomers.[3]
As a singer, she was known primarily for cabaret performances in the Montreal area,[4] and appearances on Quebec television variety shows.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Nous avons enfin retracé Fernande Giroux". Télé-Radiomonde, December 18, 1965.
- ^ "Goin' Down the Road Our Best Movie". Calgary Herald, October 5, 1970.
- ^ "The Newcomers: 1740". The Province, March 17, 1978.
- ^ "Montrealer sings at Ritz". Montreal Gazette, April 24, 1961.
- ^ "TV previews". Montreal Gazette, March 5, 1965.
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