Isabelle Blais
Encyclopedia
Isabelle Sophie Emilie Blais (ca. 1975) is a Canadian film and television actress and singer.
, Quebec
. She is a graduate of the Montreal campus of the Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec
. She quickly charmed critics by her stage interpretation of Juliette in Romeo and Juliette, and in 2001, won their attention for her role in Soft Shell Man
by André Turpin.
In 2002, she appeared in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
by George Clooney
. In 2003, she was awarded a Jutra Award
for "Best Supporting Actress" for her role in Quebec-Montreal by Ricardo Trogi
. In the same year, appeared in The Barbarian Invasions, by Denys Arcand
. In 2004, she appeared in a leading role in Les Aimants, by Yves Pelletier, for which she was nominated for a second Jutra Award, for Best Actress, as well as being nominated for a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
. In 2007, she appeared in a supporting role in Sur la trace d'Igor Rizzi
, by Noël Mitrani
.
Isabelle Blais is also a singer in the Québécois rock group Caïman Fu
.
History
Isabelle Blais was born in 1975 in Trois-RivièresTrois-Rivières
Trois-Rivières means three rivers in French and may refer to:in Canada*Trois-Rivières, the largest city in the Mauricie region of Quebec, Canada*Circuit Trois-Rivières, a racetrack in Trois-Rivières, Quebec...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. She is a graduate of the Montreal campus of the Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec
Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec
The Conservatoire de musique et d'art dramatique du Québec is a public network of nine state-subsidised schools offering higher education in music and theatre in Quebec, Canada. The organization was established in 1942 as a branch of the Ministère des Affaires culturelles du Québec by the...
. She quickly charmed critics by her stage interpretation of Juliette in Romeo and Juliette, and in 2001, won their attention for her role in Soft Shell Man
Soft Shell Man
Soft Shell Man is a Québécois film, directed by André Turpin released in 2001.- Synopsis :Taken to extremes, what are the consequences of always pleasing others? Alex, a young photographer, continually seduces. He pleases everyone, without ever having any of his own ideas, passions, or conflicts...
by André Turpin.
In 2002, she appeared in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 biographical spy film depicting the life of popular game show host and producer Chuck Barris, who claimed to have also been an assassin for the Central Intelligence Agency...
by George Clooney
George Clooney
George Timothy Clooney is an American actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter. For his work as an actor, he has received two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award...
. In 2003, she was awarded a Jutra Award
Jutra Award
The Jutra Award is a Canadian annual cinema award that recognizes talent and achievement in the mainly francophone feature film industry in the province of Quebec...
for "Best Supporting Actress" for her role in Quebec-Montreal by Ricardo Trogi
Ricardo Trogi
Ricardo Trogi is a French Canadian filmmaker, director and actor.-Career:Trogi’s first two films, Québec-Montréal, about seven twenty-something travellers driving between the two cities, and Horloge Biologique, a look at three men and their decisions about having children, were both critical and...
. In the same year, appeared in The Barbarian Invasions, by Denys Arcand
Denys Arcand
Georges-Henri Denys Arcand, is a Canadian film director, screenwriter and producer. He has won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film in 2004 for The Barbarian Invasions...
. In 2004, she appeared in a leading role in Les Aimants, by Yves Pelletier, for which she was nominated for a second Jutra Award, for Best Actress, as well as being nominated for a Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
The Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role is awarded by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to the best Canadian actress.-1st Genie Awards:* Kate Lynch, Meatballs* Louise Portal, Cordélia...
. In 2007, she appeared in a supporting role in Sur la trace d'Igor Rizzi
Sur la trace d'Igor Rizzi
Sur la trace d'Igor Rizzi is a 2007 Canadian drama film starring Laurent Lucas, written and directed by Noël Mitrani.The film's production companies are Atopia and StanKaz Films. The distributor is Atopia in Canada and United States...
, by Noël Mitrani
Noël Mitrani
Noël Mitrani is a French and Canadian film director, a writer and also a film producer through his own production company, StanKaz Films.- Biography :...
.
Isabelle Blais is also a singer in the Québécois rock group Caïman Fu
Caïman Fu
Caïman Fu are a Québécois pop rock band founded in 2000 by Nicolas Grimard and Yves Manseau. They released their self-titled debut album in 2003, which was subsequently followed by Les Charmes du Quotidien in fall 2005 and Drôle d'animal in 2008.In 2005 they were spokespersons for the first Salon...
.
Discography
- 20032003 in music-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
: Caïman FuCaïman FuCaïman Fu are a Québécois pop rock band founded in 2000 by Nicolas Grimard and Yves Manseau. They released their self-titled debut album in 2003, which was subsequently followed by Les Charmes du Quotidien in fall 2005 and Drôle d'animal in 2008.In 2005 they were spokespersons for the first Salon... - 20062006 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
: Les charmes du quotidien - 20082008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
: Drôle d'animal
Filmography
- 20012001 in filmThe year 2001 in film involved some significant events, including the first of the Harry Potter series and also the first of The Lord of the Rings trilogy...
: Soft Shell ManSoft Shell ManSoft Shell Man is a Québécois film, directed by André Turpin released in 2001.- Synopsis :Taken to extremes, what are the consequences of always pleasing others? Alex, a young photographer, continually seduces. He pleases everyone, without ever having any of his own ideas, passions, or conflicts...
: Marie - 20022002 in filmThe year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of...
: Confessions of a Dangerous MindConfessions of a Dangerous MindConfessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 biographical spy film depicting the life of popular game show host and producer Chuck Barris, who claimed to have also been an assassin for the Central Intelligence Agency...
: Chuck's Date #2 - 20022002 in filmThe year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of...
: Québec-Montréal - 20022002 in filmThe year 2002 in film involved some significant events. The first significant releases of sequels took place between The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Men in Black II, Analyze That, Spy Kids 2: The Island of...
: Savage Messiah - 20032003 in filmThe year 2003 in film involved some significant events. Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, Pokémon Heroes, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines,...
: The Barbarian Invasions: Sylvaine - 20042004 in filmThe year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
: Monica la mitraille: Sylvana - 20042004 in filmThe year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol...
: Les Aimants - 20072007 in filmThis is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007...
: Sur la trace d'Igor RizziSur la trace d'Igor RizziSur la trace d'Igor Rizzi is a 2007 Canadian drama film starring Laurent Lucas, written and directed by Noël Mitrani.The film's production companies are Atopia and StanKaz Films. The distributor is Atopia in Canada and United States... - 20082008 in filmThis is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008...
: BorderlineBorderline (2008 film)Borderline is a 2008 Canadian film directed by Lyne Charlebois and co-written with Marie-Sissi Labrèche, based on her novels Borderline and La Brèche...
: Kiki - 20102010 in filmThe year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and...
: The High Cost of LivingThe High Cost of LivingThe High Cost Of Living is a 2010 indie drama film set in Montreal, Canada, starring Zach Braff, Isabelle Blais and Aimee Lee. Written and Directed by Deborah Chow and set in Montreal, the film centers around a young, pregnant woman whose world falls apart when she loses her child in a hit and run...
: Nathalie - 20102010 in filmThe year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and...
: Le Baiser du barbu: Vicky
Television
- 20052005 in televisionThe year 2005 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 2005.For the American TV schedule, see: 2005–06 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:-Miniseries:...
: Human TraffickingHuman Trafficking (TV miniseries)Human Trafficking is a television miniseries about an American Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent going undercover to stop an organization from trafficking people, and shows the struggles of three trafficked women. It premiered in the United States on Lifetime Television on October 24 and...
Helena - 20062006 in television2006 in television may refer to:*2006 in American television*2006 in Australian television*2006 in British television*2006 in Canadian television*2006 in Japanese television...
: Answered by FireAnswered by FireAnswered by Fire is a two-part mini-series based on the 1999 East Timor conflicts that led to East Timor's independence. The mini-series was based on "Dancing with the Devil, A personal Account of Policing the East Timor Vote for Independence", which was written by David Savage, an Australian...
: Julie Fortin