Annie Brocoli facts for kids

Annie Grenier (born January 22, 1971) is a talented singer from Quebec. Many people know her best by her fun and colorful character, Annie Brocoli. Annie Brocoli is a children's character who loves to sing and go on exciting adventures. She often travels in a special Volkswagen New Beetle, always looking for new and exciting things to do. Annie Brocoli's shows and music are very popular with kids and parents in French-speaking Quebec and even in France.

Annie's Early Life

Annie Grenier was born in the city of Montreal, Canada. When she was a child, she faced a challenge called dyslexia. This meant that reading and writing could sometimes be a bit tricky for her.

Her Creative Career Begins

Annie Grenier created the character Annie Brocoli in 1999. She started by releasing a series of children's music albums. One of her most famous songs is called "Nanas Banana."

In 2000, Annie Brocoli's adventures came to life in a series of videos. The next year, in 2001, she released a video called Annie Brocoli dans l'espace, which means "Annie Brocoli in Space." Annie Grenier didn't just play Annie Brocoli; she also wrote the songs, sang them, and even 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, which is a big honor for music in Canada.

Annie Brocoli on the Big Screen

In 2003, Annie Brocoli starred in an animated movie called Annie Brocoli dans les Fonds Marins. This means "Annie Brocoli Under the Sea." The movie was a big hit in Quebec! It used amazing computer graphics made by a company called Damnfx. Annie Grenier herself performed using a special technique called chroma key, which allowed her to appear as Annie Brocoli in the animated underwater world.

Television and Live Shows

Annie Brocoli also had her own children's television show called "The Broco Show." It started in 2008 and was shown on Société Radio-Canada, a major Canadian TV network.

In 2017, Annie Brocoli even performed at the Zoofest comedy festival, showing her funny side to a different audience.

A New Chapter

In 2018, Annie Grenier decided to retire her beloved Annie Brocoli character. This decision came because there was less money available to create new children's shows in Quebec.

Annie Grenier has also written a book called En mal des mots. In this book, she shares her own experiences and challenges with dyslexia.