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Mylène Mackay

Mylène Mackay is a Canadian actress from Saint-Didace, Quebec.

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

Mylène Mackay is a Canadian actress from Saint-Didace, Quebec. She is known for film and television roles including *Endorphine*, *Nelly*, *La Bolduc*, *Mafia Inc.*, and *Victor Lessard*.

Early life and education

Mackay is originally from Saint-Didace in Quebec's Lanaudière region and studied at the National Theatre School of Canada, graduating in 2011.

Career

She began her career with the web series *Les Judas* and later appeared in numerous Quebec television productions and films, building a profile in both French-language cinema and television.

Recognition

Mackay has received award recognition for several performances, including a Canadian Screen Award nomination for *Endorphine* and a Prix Iris win for *Nelly*.

Notable roles

Her better-known roles include Nelly Arcan in *Nelly*, Simone in *Endorphine*, and appearances in series such as *Victor Lessard*, *Les Honorables*, and *Escouade 99*.

Key facts

  • Mylène Mackay was born on 7 July 1987 in Saint-Didace, Quebec.
  • She graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 2011.
  • She received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for *Endorphine*.
  • She won a Prix Iris for Best Actress for her performance in *Nelly*.
  • Her screen credits include both feature films and Quebec television series.
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Canadian context

She is a Quebec-born Canadian performer whose career is rooted in French-language Canadian film, television, and stage-adjacent cultural work, making her relevant to Canadian film and TV audiences.[1][2][3]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mylène Mackay?
She is a Canadian actress from Quebec, known for film and television roles in French-language productions.
When was Mylène Mackay born?
She was born on 7 July 1987.
Where is Mylène Mackay from?
She is from Saint-Didace, Quebec, Canada.
What is Mylène Mackay known for?
She is known for *Endorphine*, *Nelly*, *La Bolduc*, *Mafia Inc.*, and television work including *Victor Lessard*.
What awards has Mylène Mackay won or been nominated for?
She received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for *Endorphine* and won a Prix Iris for *Nelly*.
What did Mylène Mackay study?
She graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 2011.

References

  1. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myl%C3%A8ne_Mackay
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, profession, notable films, notable television series.
  2. English Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myl%C3%A8ne_Mackay
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, origin, National Theatre School education, Canadian Screen Award nomination.
  3. Théâtre Denise-Pelletier — https://www.denise-pelletier.qc.ca/biographies/mylene-mackay/
    Supports: Graduation year, early career, Gémeaux nomination and win, film roles, Canadian Screen Award nomination, Quebec cinema credits.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5345382/bio/
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace, occupation, known titles, Scottish ancestry.
  5. She Does the City — https://www.shedoesthecity.com/mylene-mackay-birks/
    Supports: National Theatre School graduation, Canadian Screen Award nomination, TIFF Rising Stars recognition, Prix Iris win.
  6. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/cz/person/mylene-mackay/umc.cpc.2yg861lxehoz4xpjz84q82fow
    Supports: Canadian actress description, Canadian Screen Award nomination, Saint-Didace origin, National Theatre School graduation.