Holly Larocque
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Holly Larocque is a Canadian actress and theatre performer. Born in Ottawa
, Ontario
, Canada
, Holly is perhaps best known for her role as Holly Higgins on the children's series Under the Umbrella Tree
which aired from 1986 to 1993. Holly was also the host of the TV series Homes by Design from 1999 – 2001. She has appeared as a guest star on programs such as Fred Penner's Place
, and on specials such as Christmas Holly, and Holly Larocque: It's About Time on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
. She was also a nominee at the Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on Under the Umbrella Tree. Holly can now be seen starring in The Big Band Broadcast starring Holly Larocque and the Mark Ferguson Orchestra, which recently completed its first tour and will continue touring through 2006.
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario
Ontario
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, Canada
Canada
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, Holly is perhaps best known for her role as Holly Higgins on the children's series Under the Umbrella Tree
Under the Umbrella Tree
Under the Umbrella Tree is a Canadian children's television series created by Noreen Young that originally aired on CBC from 1986–1993. The show was produced by CBC and Noreen Young Productions, and also later by The Disney Channel....
which aired from 1986 to 1993. Holly was also the host of the TV series Homes by Design from 1999 – 2001. She has appeared as a guest star on programs such as Fred Penner's Place
Fred Penner
Frederick Ralph Cornelius Penner, is a Canadian children's entertainer who gives appearances throughout North America. His television show, Fred Penner's Place, aired on CBC in Canada from 1985 to 1997. It was co-produced by Nickelodeon in 1989 and 1990.Penner was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba...
, and on specials such as Christmas Holly, and Holly Larocque: It's About Time on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
. She was also a nominee at the Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on Under the Umbrella Tree. Holly can now be seen starring in The Big Band Broadcast starring Holly Larocque and the Mark Ferguson Orchestra, which recently completed its first tour and will continue touring through 2006.