Louise Latraverse

A versatile actress and creator Louise Latraverse has been a defining presence in Quebecs cultural landscape for more than six decades She began her career in radio before turning to theatre where she performed over thirty roles and served as director of the Théâtre de QuatSous from 1984 to 1986 On television she became a familiar face through popular series such as Côte de sable Moi et lautre Symphorien GrandPapa Les Héritiers Duval Le Retour Mauvais Karma and 30 vies In film she is notably recognized for her work in Michel Braults Les Ordres Entre la mer et leau douce Deux actrices À lorigine dun cri and Mon cirque à moi An artist with a freespirited and unconventional path she is also a columnist author painter and theatre translator In 2020 she was named a Knight of the Ordre national du Québec honoring a career marked by boldness sensitivity and an unmistakable artistic presence