Ginette Reno
Canadian singer-songwriter and actress
Born
April 28th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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Born in 1946, this individual is a prominent Canadian singer and actress. Achieving significant success in the music industry, released multiple albums and gained acclaim for a powerful vocal style. In addition to a flourishing music career, ventured into acting, appearing in films and television series, showcasing artistic versatility. Recognized with several awards acknowledging contributions to music and entertainment.
Released the hit album 'Ginette Reno' in 1972
Received multiple Félix Awards for music excellence
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