Fernande Giroux (died May 20, 1994) was a Canadian actress and jazz singer."Nous avons enfin retracé Fernande Giroux". Télé-Radiomonde, December 18, 1965. She was most noted for winning the Canadian Film Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 22nd Canadian Film Awards for her performance in the film Red."Goin' Down the Road Our Best Movie". Calgary Herald, October 5, 1970. Her other major acting roles were as Monique Wingate in the television series Moment of Truth, and Madame Gagnon in the television miniseries The Newcomers."The Newcomers: 1740". The Province, March 17, 1978.
As a singer, she was known primarily for cabaret performances in the Montreal area,"Montrealer sings at Ritz". Montreal Gazette, April 24, 1961. and appearances on Quebec television variety shows."TV previews". Montreal Gazette, March 5, 1965.
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