Thérèse Cadorette Explained

Thérèse Cadorette (1925 – 2007)[1] was a Québécois writer and actress. A square in Montreal, Quebec, was renamed to honour her in 2016, as part of the Toponym'elles initiative.[2]

Career

Thérèse Cadorette began her career in theatre with the Compagnons de Saint-Laurent. She later pursued a career in television and was cast in roles for La famille Plouffe and Les Belles Histoires des pays d'en haut.[3]

Square Thérèse-Cadorette

On November 25, 2016, a local square was officially renamed Square Thérèse-Cadorette as part of Montreal's efforts to improve the representation of women in public spaces.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Square Thérèse-Cadorette . . 25 May 2022.
  2. Web site: Un premier nom issu de Toponym’elles . Metro . 25 May 2022.
  3. Web site: Square Thérèse-Cadorette Named in Honour of Compagnons de Saint-Laurent Actress . Ville de Montréal . 27 June 2019.
  4. Web site: Square Thérèse-Cadorette . Saint Laurent . 27 June 2019.