Acting
Sep 22, 1963
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Anne-Marie Cadieux
Acting
Biography
Anne-Marie Cadieux (born September 23, 1961) is an exceptionally talented actress known for her intensity, daring and versatility. She has performed brilliantly on the stage, the screen and television. A University of Ottawa alumna (BA ’84), she first appeared on the stage of the Théâtre de la Vieille 17, and then at the National Arts Centre, directed by AndréBrassard. Early on, her career was shaped by two major figures she met, Robert Lepage and Brigitte Haentjens, with whom she began a long and fruitful collaboration. They directed her in many plays, both classic and contemporary. Brigitte Haentjens also gave her some of her best parts on stage, where she distinguished herself in breathtaking portrayals of Mademoiselle Julie, Electra, Elizabeth I (in Marie Stuart, for which she won the Théâtre du Nouveau Monde’sprix Gascon-Roux for best actress of the year) and Merteuil (in Heiner Müller’s Quartet). She has also won the prix Gascon-Roux for her unforgettable performances in La dame aux camélias(directed by Robert Bellefeuille), Yasmina Reza’sLe dieu du carnage (directed by Lorraine Pintal) and Réjean Ducharme’s Ha ha!... (directed by Dominic Champagne). Her ability to move easily from raw portrayals of women on the precipice to frothy characters, from daring, edgy work to blockbusters, has won her praise from audiences and critics alike. Along with her stage career, she has put together a string of roles on both the small and big screens, winning the prix Luce-Guilbeault for best newcomer for her role in Robert Lepage’s Le confessionnal and a prix Jutra for her role in Charles Binamé’s Lecœur au poing. However, her most notable film roles have come in François Delisle’s Le bonheur c’est une chanson triste andToi, where she owns the screen. Anne-Marie Cadieux is a uniquely perceptive artist, one who is not afraid to take chances and reveal herself, to explore the human soul in all its complexity and make the most of her remarkable gifts as an artist and performer.
Feature Films (39)
After the death of his mother, a man tries to discover a meaning to his life, to the universe and to rebuild a relationship with the only family he has left: his gay brother.
Far Side of the Moon
Young Elsie is shocked to learn that her eccentric mother wanted her ashes to be scattered among her five ex-husbands. Elsie is adamant about carrying out her mother's wishes, but the trip fundamentally alters her course.
My Mother's Men
Despite her lover's feelings, a pro-choice journalist considers having an abortion.
Last Call for Mom
Hugo is an only child. A public altercation seems to confirm the rumor of domestic violence. Passionate about fashion and infatuated with beauty, this teenager dreams of becoming a couturier, like the master of French ready-to-wear Yves Saint Laurent.
Embrasse
Escaping death after a failed robbery, a reckless and dreamy writer abandons her delinquency to pursue her quest of recognition.
Anna Kiri
Louise is living in Montreal, unemployed. Her sister Paulette often gives her a hard time. She only gets to see her poetry-quoting married boyfriend Julien once a week. She hangs out a lot at the dance studio in her building... Louise decides to offer an hour of her time to strangers on the street. "An hour of myself", to do whatever they want to do. But one hour precisely, that's it. This leads to many different situations, some funny, some sexy, some sad. Louise talks to someone who later turns out to have been an undercover reporter. The reporter anticipates a bad end for Louise...
Streetheart
Television & Series (42)
Host Sébastien Diaz, known for his curiosity, is interested in absolutely everything that's going on in the world. At the rate things are changing, every day brings surprising new trends, unusual developments and contradictory social movements. Sébastien is joined by regular contributors and invites various celebrities to talk about the hottest topics in this modern round table.
On va se le dire
A variety show with a twist: a celebrity guest get to attend their own memorial service – an entertaining send-off filled with eulogies and some gentle ribbing.
In Lieu of Flowers
An original talk show is set in Patrick’s warm and cozy apartment, where he welcomes friends and guests every day to discuss the latest hot topics that affect our lives. The show also features Patrick’s fictional neighbours.
La tour
This daily quiz show puts strategy front and centre, as five celebrities answer general-knowledge questions to win money for their favourite charity. But here’s the catch: one of the five participants is cheating, because they’re secretly being fed the answers. The cheater’s mission is to play it smart so they can fool the other players and win the game without getting caught.
