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Shirley Theroux

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Name Shirley Théroux[1]
Birth place Montréal, Canada[1]
Birth date 29 November 1945[4]
Main roles Singer; television host[1]
Career start Early 1960s[1]
Known for *Les tannants*; *Découvertes*[3]

Shirley Théroux is a Québec singer and television host from Montréal, active in French-language popular music and television since the early 1960s. She gained public attention in 1963 through the televised talent competition *Découvertes* and later became known as a host on the variety program *Les tannants*.

Context

Shirley Théroux was born in Montréal on 29 November 1945 and began her career in the early 1960s [4]. She first gained attention in 1963 on the televised talent competition *Découvertes* by Yoland Guérard, and later hosted the variety program *Les tannants* [3]. In 2022, a biography titled *Née pour chanter* was published about her life and career [5]. Sources also describe her as an actress and businesswoman, noting that she worked in business before returning to performing [2].

Documented claims

  • Shirley Théroux gained public attention in 1963 through the televised talent competition *Découvertes* by Yoland Guérard. [3]
  • She later became known as a host on the variety program *Les tannants*. [3]
  • A 2022 biography about her, *Née pour chanter*, was published. [5]

Questions and answers

When was Shirley Théroux born?

Shirley Théroux was born on 29 November 1945 in Montréal, Canada [4].

What is Shirley Théroux known for?

She is known for her work as a singer and television host, particularly for the variety program *Les tannants* and the talent competition *Découvertes* [3].

Has a biography been written about Shirley Théroux?

Yes, a biography titled *Née pour chanter* was published in 2022 [5].

Sources

  1. Shirley Théroux: albums, songs, concerts — deezer.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Shirley Théroux — music.apple.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Une biographie pour les 60 ans de carrière de Shirley Théroux — 7jours.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. C'est l'anniversaire de Shirley Théroux! — fm1077.ca (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Shirley Théroux - Canadianwire — canadianwire.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People