Fernande Giroux (died May 20, 1994) was a

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actress and jazz singer. She was most noted for winning the

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for Best Supporting Actress at the

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for her performance in the film ''

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''. 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''. As a singer, she was known primarily for cabaret performances in the

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area, and appearances on Quebec television variety shows."TV previews". ''

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'', March 5, 1965.

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