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Catherine Souffront

Catherine Souffront is a Canadian Québécois actress, writer and singer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Catherine Souffront is a Canadian Québécois actress, writer and singer. She is known for roles in the television series *L'œil du cyclone* and *Lakay Nou*, and for co-writing *Lakay Nou*. Before entering the entertainment industry, she worked as a Crown prosecutor in Montréal.

Early life

Public sources state that Souffront was born in Québec around 1990 or 1991 and is of Haitian descent. Available sources do not provide a precise birth date.

Career

Souffront worked as a Crown prosecutor before changing careers in 2018 to focus on acting and writing. She later became known for television roles in Québec productions, especially *L'œil du cyclone* and *Lakay Nou*.

Writing and music

In addition to acting, Souffront has worked as a screenwriter, including co-writing *Lakay Nou*. She has also released music, including singles credited to Cath Darbouze.

Screen credits

Her screen work includes recurring and supporting roles in series such as *L'œil du cyclone*, *Lakay Nou*, *Les Bracelets rouges*, *L'île Kilucru*, *Sans rendez-vous*, *Double-faute* and *Doute raisonnable*, as well as the film *23 décembre*.

Key facts

  • Catherine Souffront is a Québécois actress, writer and singer of Haitian descent.
  • She left her career as a Crown prosecutor in 2018 to pursue acting and writing.
  • She is best known for roles in *L'œil du cyclone* and *Lakay Nou*, and for co-writing *Lakay Nou*.
  • She has released music under the name Cath Darbouze.
  • Her screen credits include multiple Québec television series and the film *23 décembre*.
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Canadian context

Souffront is a Québec-based Canadian performer whose work is part of contemporary French-language television and film in Canada, with credits on productions aired by Québec broadcasters and streaming platforms.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Catherine Souffront?
She is a Canadian Québécois actress, writer and singer known for work in television and film.
What is Catherine Souffront known for?
She is best known for her roles in *L'œil du cyclone* and *Lakay Nou*, and for co-writing *Lakay Nou*.
What did Catherine Souffront do before acting?
She worked as a Crown prosecutor in Montréal before leaving the profession in 2018.
Is Catherine Souffront also a writer?
Yes. Sources identify her as a screenwriter and note that she co-wrote *Lakay Nou*.
Has Catherine Souffront released music?
Yes. She has released music under the name Cath Darbouze, including the single *Pick Me Up* and later *Wish You Well*.

References

  1. French Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Souffront
    Supports: Nationality, approximate birth year, Haitian descent, and identification as a Québécois actress and screenwriter.
  2. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/penelope/segments/rattrapage/1985848/ma-vie-en-5-metiers-avec-catherine-souffront
    Supports: Career change from Crown prosecutor to actress; roles in *L'œil du cyclone* and *Lakay Nou*.
  3. Radio-Canadahttps://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/lakay-nou/site/credits/2/catherine-souffront
    Supports: Biography, acting credits, co-writing of *Lakay Nou*, and former prosecutor role.
  4. ELLE Québechttps://www.ellequebec.com/style-de-vie/celebrites/catherine-souffront-ame-dartiste
    Supports: Career change timing, acting profile, and known television and film work.
  5. Journal de Montréalhttps://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/04/27/pick-me-up-la-comedienne-catherine-souffront-lance-un-premier-simple
    Supports: Music release under the name Cath Darbouze and collaboration on the single *Pick Me Up*.
  6. 7 Jourshttps://www.7jours.ca/2026/01/08/pres-de-deux-ans-damour-pour-catherine-souffront
    Supports: Ongoing projects, later music release, and continued acting work.