Chantal Lamarre is a well-known Canadian comedian, actor, and TV presenter, known best for her place in Québécois television programs like Infoman and Les Trois Mousquetaires, radio shows like ICI Première, and most recently in her live show Steppetttes et Cornemuse.
Lamarre talks to Paris Calling about going from being a shy child to an outspoken performer, the challenges of sexism in show business, and the need for some fun and entertainment in the current political climate. The Montréal native also shared her ideas about the roots of Quebecois and French-Canadian humor. Her English voice is produced with the help of AI voice-matching technology.
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