Véronic DiCaire (born in Embrun,

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, Canada) is a Canadian

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."Véronic Dicaire: la petite fille d'Embrun"
'' Cyberpresse''

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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version of ''

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'', where she sang the parts pertaining to the role of Roxie Hart."Véronic DiCaire et Robert Marien au grand écran"
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'' In 2001, she performed at the opening ceremony of

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, held in

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."Le défi de Véronic DiCaire: Durer"
, ''

'' 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"
''

'' In 2008, DiCaire opened for

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in Montreal during Dion's '' Taking Chances Tour''. She is also famous for her imitations of many celebrities including

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and Diane Dufresne amongst others."La surprise de René: Véronic DiCaire"
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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 Christophe Willem, Henry Padovani (of the band

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) and Olivier Schultheis. 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 2015 Pan American Games opening ceremony in

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" was performed by DiCaire and

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, accompanied by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (nearly 80 musicians). They were directed by Peter Oundjian. In 2017, she opened for Celine Dion again, during her Celine Dion Live 2017 tour in Europe. In 2018, she opened again for Celine Dion, during her Celine Dion Live 2018 tour in Asia. In March 2019, she devised a whole new concert spectacular that features her mimicking the voices of 50 legendary female vocalists, backed by six dancers and four musicians. The "Showgirl Tour" includes performances at various venues across Canada and Europe, and features songs by

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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 '' Chanteurs masqués'', 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 '' Niagara'', and in 2024 she appeared in '' Sisters and Neighbors! (Nos belles-sœurs)''.

Personal life

She is the niece of former municipal councillor Lorraine DiCaire who served from 2003 to 2010 in the Russell municipality in the administrative region of Eastern Ontario.

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 Comedians from Ontario Celebrity impersonators