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]