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Biography

She started her career in group ''Sens Unique'', and then had a role in

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version of the musical '' Grease''. Her voice was used also in the

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'', where she sang the parts pertaining to the role of Roxie Hart."n she is dhuy8rg4ujfyrhudi0s-w
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, held in

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."Le défi de Véronic DiCaire: Durer"
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'' DiCaire had a role in ''2006 Revue et corrigée'' directed by Joël Legendre."Véronic DiCaire: Petits bonheurs"
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'' She also appeared in the television series ''Le 7e Round''."Le 7e Round: On amorce le tournage"
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'' She released her self-titled debut album ''Véronic DiCaire'' on

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. It was nominated for Felix Awards at the Gala of

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. Her second album, ''Sans détour'', followed in 2005."Véronic DiCaire: Hymne au printemps"
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'' In 2008, DiCaire opened for

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in Montreal during Dion's ''

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''. She is also famous for her imitations of many celebrities including

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and

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'' In 2011, she was chosen as a jury member for the French ''

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'' broadcast on M6 joining other judges

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(of the band

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) and

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. In 2013, she took the stage at

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with her show "Voices". She returned for another six week engagement that began in May 2015. In July 2015, during the

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, the Canadian national anthem "

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" was performed by DiCaire and

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, accompanied by the

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(nearly 80 musicians). They were directed by

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. In 2017, she opened for Celine Dion again, during her

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tour in Europe. In 2018, she opened again for Celine Dion, during her

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and others. The production is directed by Josée Fortier, with dates lined up for 2020 as well. In 2021 she was one of the panelists on ''

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'', the Quebec adaptation of the ''

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'' franchise.Jean Philippe Angers
"Des chanteurs masqués, danseurs et politiciens à la télé"
'' La Presse'', September 14, 2021. In 2022 she acted in the theatrical film ''

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''.

Discography

Albums

*2002: ''Véronic DiCaire'' *2005: ''Sans détour''

References

External links

Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Dicaire, Veronic 1976 births Living people Canadian impressionists (entertainers) French-language singers of Canada Canadian comedy musicians Franco-Ontarian people People from Russell, Ontario Canadian musical theatre actresses 21st-century Canadian women singers Félix Award winners 21st-century Canadian actresses 21st-century Canadian comedians Canadian women comedians Canadian film actresses