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Larissa Corriveau

Larissa Corriveau is a Québécoise actor, writer, and director from Quebec, Canada.

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

Larissa Corriveau is a Québécoise actor, writer, and director from Quebec, Canada. She is known for her work in Montreal theatre, television series such as *Toute la vie* and *Sorcières*, and her film roles in Denis Côté’s *Répertoire des villes disparues* and other projects. Her career reflects the province’s French-language theatre, television, and film industries.

Career

Corriveau built her reputation on the Montreal theatre scene before expanding into television and film. She is described as a Québécoise actress and an artist with work in theatre, television, cinema, writing, and directing.

Film and television

She gained wider attention for her film role in *Répertoire des villes disparues* (2019). Her television roles include productions such as *Plan B*, *Léo*, *Marche à l’ombre*, *Unité 9*, *Toute la vie*, *Sorcières*, and *À cœur battant*.

Writing and directing

Corriveau has also worked as a poet, screenwriter, and filmmaker. She is associated with the production company La Demeure, where she develops short films and music videos. Her poetry has been shortlisted for the Prix Arthur Rimbaud and the Radio-Canada poetry prize.

Theatre work

Her stage work includes collaborations with Marie Brassard, Alice Ronfard, Brigitte Haentjens, Catherine Vidal, Marie-Ève Milot, and others. Productions include *Candide ou l’Optimisme*, *Richard III*, *Je disparais*, *La Cerisaie*, and *Nathan*.

Key facts

  • Larissa Corriveau is a Québécoise actress and artist with work in theatre, television, cinema, writing, and directing.
  • She appeared in Denis Côté’s *Répertoire des villes disparues* (2019), a role that drew critical attention.
  • Television roles include *Plan B*, *Léo*, *Marche à l’ombre*, *Unité 9*, *Toute la vie*, *Sorcières*, and *À cœur battant*.
  • She is associated with the production company La Demeure, which develops short films and music videos.
  • Her poetry has been shortlisted for the Prix Arthur Rimbaud and the Radio-Canada poetry prize.
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Canadian context

Corriveau is a Quebec-based Canadian performer whose career reflects the province’s French-language theatre, television, and film industries.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Larissa Corriveau?
She is a Canadian Québécoise actor, writer, and director known for theatre, television, and film work.
What is Larissa Corriveau best known for?
She is known for her Montreal stage career and for screen roles in *Répertoire des villes disparues*, *Toute la vie*, *Sorcières*, and *À cœur battant*.
Is Larissa Corriveau only an actor?
No. She is also described as an author, director, poet, and producer involved in short films and music videos.
Where is Larissa Corriveau from?
She grew up in Maria in the Baie-des-Chaleurs region of Quebec.
What is La Demeure?
La Demeure is the production company associated with Corriveau’s screen projects, including shorts and music videos.
Has she been recognised for writing?
Yes. Her poems were finalists for the Prix Arthur Rimbaud and the Radio-Canada poetry prize.

References

  1. French Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larissa_Corriveau
    Supports: Basic identification as a Québécoise actress and upbringing in Maria, Baie-des-Chaleurs, Quebec.
  2. Théâtre Denise-Pelletierhttps://www.denise-pelletier.qc.ca/biographies/larissa-corriveau/
    Supports: Biography, stage credits, film debut, poetry recognition, and La Demeure.
  3. Le cinéma québécois en Francehttps://www.cinemaquebecois.fr/realisateur/larissa-corriveau/
    Supports: Acting, directing, poetry, La Demeure, and filmography details.
  4. Qui Joue Quihttps://quijouequi.com/personnes/larissa-corriveau
    Supports: Television credits and role list.
  5. Journal de Montréalhttps://www.journaldemontreal.com/2020/10/09/jai-eu-un-coup-de-foudre-pour-le-jeu---larissa-corriveau
    Supports: Interview-based confirmation of acting and directing work.