25th Edition of Les Olivier Gala Celebrates Quebec Humorists

The 25th edition of the Les Olivier Gala in Quebec was an evening of celebration for the humor industry, with standout performances and accolades for notable figures in the field. Mathieu Dufour emerged as the winner of the prestigious Olivier of the Year award, while Philippe-Audrey Larrue-St-Jacques claimed two honors for his show ‘Enfant du siècle’.

Hosted by the dynamic duo Cathy Gauthier and Eve Côté, the gala was broadcast on Radio-Canada and featured a range of comedic talents. The event recognized rising stars like Mona de Grenoble as the Discovery of the Year, alongside established names such as Sam Breton for his highly successful show ‘Au pic pis à pelle’.

Among the winners, the TV show ‘Club Soly’ was crowned as the Comedy TV Show of the Year, and the podcast ‘Les pires moments de l’histoire avec Charles Beauchesne’ received the award for Scripted Comedy Podcast of the Year.

Throughout the evening, there were references to the recent challenges faced by the industry, notably the bankruptcy of Juste pour rire and the conclusion of its renowned festival. Hosts Cathy Gauthier and Eve Côté kept the audience engaged with their witty banter.

The Les Olivier Gala, organized by the Association des professionnels de l’industrie de l’humour (APIH), pays tribute to the comedic talents of Quebec and honors the legacy of Olivier Guimond, after whom the awards are named.

Alex Sauro provided additional information for Noovo Info about this grand celebration.