Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc

Canadian actress Hélène Bourgeois Leclerc consistently delivered memorable and earnest performances, whether she was playing the lead or was in a supporting role. Leclerc was born in 1974 in Chicoutimi, Québec, Canada. She began her acting career on television, appearing on shows like "Tribu.com" (TVA, 2001-03), "450, chemin du golf" (TQS, 2003), and the comedy series "Les Bougon" C'est aussi ça la vie" (Radio-Canada, 2004-06), about an unscrupulous family on welfare who takes pride in defrauding the system and the rich. In 2005, Leclerc appeared in the thriller "Aurore," based on a true story of a young orphan girl who is abused by her stepmother. Throughout her career, Leclerc appeared in a string of roles both on the small and big screens, including the soap opera "Annie et ses homes" (TVA, 2002). In 2009, she delivered a memorable performance in the drama "Je me souviens" ("I Remember"), as a tap-dancing telephone operator who helped start a rumor that the widow (Céline Bonnier) of a miner, who died mysteriously one Valentine's Day, is actually his killer. Leclerc also appeared in two feature film comedies in 2010, "The Trotsky" and "Le baiser du barbu." That same year, Leclerc landed a regular role on the comedy "Mauvais Karma" ("Bad Karma") (Radio-Canada, 2010-11), as one of three ex-girlfriends who have nothing in common, but are trying to renew their friendship. She also guest starred on the long-running New Year's Eve television special "Bye-Bye" (Radio-Canada, 1968-1996; 2009-2011).