Monique Mercure facts for kids

Monique Mercure (born Marie Lise Monique Émond, November 14, 1930 – May 16, 2020) was a famous Canadian actress. She performed on stage and in movies. Many people thought she was one of Canada's best actors. In 1977, Monique Mercure won a special award at the Cannes Film Festival for her acting. She also won a Canadian Screen Award for her role in the movie J.A. Martin Photographer.

Early Life and Learning

Monique Mercure was born in Montreal, Quebec. Her parents were Eugene and Yvonne Emond. When she was young, her parents made sure she took many classes. She learned how to speak clearly, tap dance, play music, and play the cello.

In 1949, she married a composer named Pierre Mercure. They had three children together. Their daughter, Michèle, also became an actress.

Monique Mercure first studied music and dance. Later, she decided to study acting at St. Lawrence College, Ontario. In 1960, she got her first big acting job. She stepped in to replace another actress in a play called The Threepenny Opera.

Awards and Honors

Monique Mercure won many awards for her amazing acting.

Film Awards

At the 1977 Cannes Film Festival, she won the award for Best Actress. This was for her role in the movie J.A. Martin Photographer. In the same year, she also won the Canadian Film Award for Best Actress for that movie.

In 1978, she was nominated for another Canadian Film Award. This time it was for Best Supporting Actress in the film The Third Walker.

She also won Genie Awards, which are important Canadian film awards.

• In 1992, she won a Genie Award for Best Supporting Actress.
• In 1999, she won another Best Supporting Actress Genie. This was for her role as Grace Gallagher in the movie Conquest.

Other Special Honors

Monique Mercure was given a very high honor in Canada. In 1977, she became an Officer of the Order of Canada. This award recognizes people who have made a big difference to Canada. Later, in 1994, she was promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada. This is the highest level of the award.

She also received the Governor General's Performing Arts Award. This award celebrates people who have achieved a lot in the arts. The University of Toronto gave her an honorary doctorate degree in 1998. In 2006, she became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. This means she was recognized for her important contributions to Canadian society.

Later Life and Passing

Monique Mercure passed away on May 16, 2020. She was 89 years old. She died in Montreal, Quebec, after battling throat cancer. Her daughter, Michèle, shared the news of her passing.

Many important Canadian leaders shared their sadness. This included Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He said that Monique Mercure helped show Quebec cinema to the world. He added that her work would always be remembered.

Filmography

Monique Mercure acted in many films throughout her career. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Monique Mercure para niños