Annie Brocoli facts for kids

Annie Grenier (born January 22, 1971) is a talented singer. She is best known for her fun children's character, Annie Brocoli, who is very popular in Quebec and France. Annie Brocoli goes on exciting adventures, often traveling in a special Volkswagen New Beetle. She loves to sing and find new ways to have fun. Her shows and music are enjoyed by many children and their parents.

Early Life and Learning

Annie Grenier was born in Montreal, a big city in Canada. When she was a child, she faced a learning challenge called dyslexia. Dyslexia can make reading and spelling a bit tricky. Annie later shared her experiences to help others understand more about it.

Annie Brocoli's Adventures

Creating a Fun Character

In 1999, Annie Grenier created the character Annie Brocoli. She made Annie Brocoli for a series of children's music albums. One of her most famous songs is "Nanas Banana."

Videos and Movies

After the albums, Annie Grenier released many videos starting in 2000. In 2001, she released a video called Annie Brocoli dans l'espace, which means "Annie Brocoli in Space". Annie Grenier not only played Annie Brocoli but also wrote the songs and played other characters in these shows. That same year, her album Annie was nominated for a Juno Award for Children's Album of the Year. This is a big award for music in Canada!

In 2003, Annie Brocoli starred in an animated movie. It was called Annie Brocoli dans les Fonds Marins, which means Annie Brocoli Under the Sea. This movie was very popular in Quebec. The movie used cool computer animation and special effects to bring the underwater world to life.

Television Show

In 2008, Annie Brocoli got her own children's television series. It was called "The Broco Show" and was shown on Société Radio-Canada. This show brought even more fun adventures to kids at home.

Later Performances

In 2017, Annie Brocoli even performed at the Zoofest comedy festival. This showed how her character could bring joy to different audiences.

Saying Goodbye to Annie Brocoli

In 2018, Annie Grenier decided to retire her Annie Brocoli character. This decision came because there was less funding for children's shows in Quebec. Even though Annie Brocoli stopped appearing, her music and videos continue to be loved by many.

Sharing Her Story

Annie Grenier also wrote a book called En mal des mots. In this book, she talks about her experiences with dyslexia. She shares her journey to help and inspire others who might face similar challenges.