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Rose Ouellette
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Rose-Alma Ouellette
August 25, 1903 |
| Died | September 14, 1996 (aged 93) Montreal, Quebec
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actress, comedian |
| Years active | 1919–1990 |
Rose-Alma Ouellette (born August 25, 1903 – died September 14, 1996), also known as La Poune, was a famous Canadian actress and comedian from Quebec. She was also a theatre manager and helped create many shows. Rose Ouellette was born in a working-class neighborhood in Montreal, Quebec.
When she was a teenager, she left school to work in a shoe factory. This helped her large family earn money. Later in her life, she acted in movies and on television. But people remember her most for her amazing work on stage. She was the first woman in North America to manage two different theatres.
A Star on Stage
Rose Ouellette started her career very young, at just 12 years old. She won many singing and acting contests in her town. When she was 19, a theatre director noticed her after she performed in Montreal.
She then teamed up with another performer, Olivier Guimond (père). Their comedy act quickly became very popular all over Quebec. At first, Rose called herself "Casserole." But she soon changed her stage name to "La Poune" to go along with Guimond's name, "Ti-Zoune."
Rose Ouellette was a big star in burlesque and vaudeville shows. These were popular types of theatre in Montreal from the 1920s to the 1960s. Burlesque shows often had funny skits and songs. Vaudeville shows were a mix of different acts, like comedy, music, and dance.
From 1936 to 1953, Rose Ouellette was in charge of the Théâtre National. In 1958, she started performing in cabarets, which are places with live entertainment. She did this for more than 20 years! Later, she worked with other famous comedians like Gilles Latulippe. Her career lasted for 75 years, making her a true legend in Quebec.
TV Appearances
Rose Ouellette first appeared on television in 1960. She was in a play called "Les Deux Valses." She also appeared in a comedy show called "Télé-surprise" that same year.
She had small roles in several TV soap operas. These included "Rue des Pignons" (from 1966 to 1977), "Chère Isabelle" (from 1976 to 1977), "Les Brillant" (from 1979 to 1982), and "Les Moineau et les Pinson" (from 1982 to 1985).
Awards and Books
In 1985, Rose Ouellette won the Rose d'or award. This prize was given based on votes from the public. In 1990, she received the Ordre national du Québec. This is a very high honor in Quebec.
Rose Ouellette also wrote some books. One of her books was called Vous faire rire, c'est ma vie (1983), which means "Making you laugh is my life." She also wrote Comment atteindre le bel âge en grande forme (1985).
Later Life
Rose Ouellette passed away on September 14, 1996. She was 93 years old. She died in Montreal, Quebec.
