The profession of an actor requires being a chameleon, slipping into the shoes of different characters, indulging in their facial features and developing their character. It is not uncommon for an actor to play more than one character on our shows. At their best, these roles are polar opposites, showcasing the breadth of his talent and the magnitude of his dedication. Here are a few that take us to different areas this fall.
Marilyse Bourke
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This fall, Marilyse takes on characters with very different problems. In “Indefensible” she is one of the Crown prosecutors, Me Cadet, with whom the lawyers of the Lapointe-Macdonald firm have to deal regularly. In Alerts, she is the wife of biker Black Bird Bouchard, who has just been released from prison. Sandra doesn’t seem to like the environment in which her husband works. However, she is protected by the band. Especially after the death of his boy. In After the Flood she is Pascale, a violent junkie and unstable mother who suffers from mental and financial problems. The arguments with his daughter are painful.
Patrick Labbe
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In “Stat” he plays the psychiatrist Philippe Dupéré, a man who is attentive to his patients and present to his friends. On the other hand, he has been experiencing post-traumatic shock since one of his patients blew himself up in front of his eyes. His connections with François Éthier and Julie Faubert, colleagues and friends who both died, cause tension and doubt. As bikers we find it in alerts. Black Bird Bouchard is released from prison and his freedom disrupts order. If he remains silent, he too will be filled with revenge. His son is a collateral victim.
Anglesh Major
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In Stat it is the emergency doctor Marc-Olivier, known as Marco, who has won over the audience. He is efficient, safety conscious, attentive father. His relationship problems do not prevent him from functioning, except during his brief relationship with Emmanuelle. In “The Rebels” he also wears the hospital uniform, but this time for the interview. His Damian is a good man who is willing to help even if it breaks his heart. In One Way: Survive he is part of a group of friends who live on a farm where life is not peaceful and murders/disappearances are common. Sacha is difficult to read. As a young father looking for stability, one might think that he doesn’t want to take risks or, on the contrary, that he wants to make sure that what he is building is not taken away from him. The future will show.
Pier Luc Funk
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In comics, he is Antoine in Entre deux, the guy who always wants to please and always does well, often stumbling and worried, but very charming. In the fourth season of Plan B he plays Jessie Bonin, a young man from an insecure family. His father was tricked and lost everything, including his pride. His mother sells her body to pay for her medication and curb her psychological distress. Jessie has made it his mission to lift his family out of poverty. It landed him in prison. Determined to put everything back in order after his release, he gets involved with the Plan B agency at his own risk. His character Jacob in “The Rebels” is also driven by the desire to do good. As a journalist, he conducts research, is confronted with injustice and wants to have an impact with his articles.
Catherine Paquin-Béchard
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We know his Guylaine in the 5th row. At first we saw her as an abused woman, but the hairdresser turns out to be opportunistic and always finds a way to make plans. Conversely, in “A Beating Heart,” Roxanne is a social worker who works with violent men. She wants the well-being of people. Let’s hope Patrick doesn’t destroy her in love. Recently, Catherine’s performance in Mégantic ripped our hearts out. Corine is a cheerful, cheerful woman who knows everyone. She splits her time between two jobs: one in the bar downtown and one in horticulture. If the train derailment didn’t kill her physically, it died spiritually. She experiences severe post-traumatic shock and is nothing more than a shadow of herself, a victim of paranoia. A character in great distress inspired by a real-life disaster survivor.
Émile Proulx-Cloutier
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This fall, Émile offers us two completely opposite faces. Louis in Perfect Moments is super scared. He is now a father and is driven by the desire to do everything “too” well, which doesn’t exactly help his self-confidence. He’s a good guy, a gentle guy. Nothing to do with François in “Before the Crash,” which is scary in some ways because he’s so Machiavellian. We now understand that his father’s low regard drives him into vicious and violent areas. He is manipulative, arrogant, narcissistic. Émile plays him so well that we feel as much pity for him as we can hate him.
Celine Bonnier
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If there’s one thing his characters Marlene in Fragments and Joe in Witches have in common, it’s that they’re both hiding a secret. Marlène Cormier is a recognized academic, an independent, single woman. She lives in a maisonette with a few childhood friends and watches over her son, for whom happiness doesn’t come easy. When she accidentally reconnects with an old flame, the secrets must be justified. Joe Bussières is a determined journalist pursuing a career in the international field. Their fight: women’s rights. Single, she has a commitment problem and is afraid of being touched. Little by little, details about his youth become known, in which he grew up in a cult with his half-sisters.
Kathleen Fortin
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She is Jacynthe Poupart in A Criminal Affair, a poor woman despondent over her brother’s death. We see that life has taken its toll. Like her brother, she sees conspiracies and has hatred towards the police. In contrast, Elektra is now part of the investigation team in Portrait Robot. She is a strong woman who hides a certain vulnerability. She is linked to several cases this season.
Remy Girard
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His Bernard Dupin plays the tough guy investigator in Portrait Robot. He knows everyone, even the little scum. However, his means of persuasion are questionable. But the one we call Molosser has a tender heart and falls in love with his boss. Not easy when you’re more used to slaps than “I love you.” At the same time, Rémy Girard now appears regularly in Stat, where he plays Richard, Eric’s father, who apparently has the same preferences. And autumn brings back the legendary Pogo from La petite vie. However, Pôpa’s big friend seems to have a weak memory.
Samuel Gauthier
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In Perfect Moments, Samuel plays Hugo, the eldest grandson of Georges, Catherine’s son. He searched for a long time, like many young people his age who are coming into adulthood. Especially because he knew his father wasn’t who he thought he was. In love he rebuilds himself. In After the Flood he lends his facial features to another guy and also loses consciousness in the process. Vincent comes from a wealthy background where everything is allowed. But his father puts enormous pressure on him. As the quarterback of a football team, a party organizer and a drug dealer, he commits an act that affects his well-being. In “A Beating Heart,” Samuel plays a completely different role. His Joey Breton is a manipulative and violent being. Let’s hope he stays behind bars.