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Karine Gonthier-Hyndman

Karine Gonthier-Hyndman is a Canadian actress and comedian from Quebec, known for her work in television, film, and theatre.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Karine Gonthier-Hyndman is a Canadian actress and comedian from Quebec. She is known for her work in television, film, and theatre. She gained wider recognition through the sketch-comedy series Like-moi! and for roles in Les Simone and C’est comme ça que je t’aime.

Early life

Karine Gonthier-Hyndman was born on August 8, 1984, in Ottawa, Ontario, and is identified in sources as a Quebec actress and comedian.

Career

She came to public attention through Like-moi! and later appeared in television series including Les Simone, C’est comme ça que je t’aime, Les Invisibles, Entre deux draps, and Veille sur moi.

Film work

Her screen filmography includes Henri, Frimas, Falcon Lake, and Deux femmes en or, with sources describing her as active in both feature films and short films.

Recognition

Sources linked to her agency and entertainment databases note Gémeaux nominations and wins associated with her television comedy work, including Like-moi! and Entre deux draps.

Key facts

  • Karine Gonthier-Hyndman is a Quebec actress and comedian born in Ottawa.
  • She first became widely known for her sketch-comedy work on Like-moi!.
  • She played Élizabeth in Les Simone and Micheline in C’est comme ça que je t’aime.
  • Her film credits include Henri, Frimas, Falcon Lake, and Deux femmes en or.
  • She has received Gémeaux recognition for television comedy work.
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Canadian context

Karine Gonthier-Hyndman is part of Quebec’s French-language screen industry and is known to Canadian audiences through Radio-Canada, TVA, and Canadian film productions.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Karine Gonthier-Hyndman?
She is a Canadian actress and comedian from Quebec, known for television, film, and theatre work.
What is Karine Gonthier-Hyndman best known for?
She is best known for Like-moi!, Les Simone, and C’est comme ça que je t’aime.
Where was Karine Gonthier-Hyndman born?
She was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
What is Karine Gonthier-Hyndman’s birth date?
Sources list her birth date as August 8, 1984.
What films has she appeared in?
Reported film credits include Henri, Frimas, Falcon Lake, and Deux femmes en or.
Has she won or been nominated for awards?
Agency materials say she has received Gémeaux nominations and wins for television comedy projects.

References

  1. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karine_Gonthier-Hyndman
    Supports: Birthplace, identity as Quebec actress-comedian, and notable television roles.
  2. Agence RBL — https://www.agencerbl.com/en/talents/karine-gonthier-hyndman
    Supports: Career overview, television and film credits, and Gémeaux nominations/wins.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3849083/
    Supports: Acting credits and known-for titles.
  4. Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/jeannot-bbq/segments/entrevue/461996/karine-gonthier-hyndman-jeu-carriere
    Supports: Public recognition through Like-moi! and discussion of her acting career.
  5. Noovo Moi — https://www.noovomoi.ca/en-vedette/karine-gonthier-hyndman-photos-bebe.html
    Supports: Recent coverage mentioning her role in Antigang and her prominence in Deux femmes en or.