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Rosalie Bonenfant

Rosalie Bonenfant is a Canadian actress, television host, writer, and media personality from Quebec.

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

Rosalie Bonenfant is a Canadian actress, television host, writer, and media personality from Quebec. She is known for her role in the film *Inès* and for cohosting the Télé-Québec talk show *Deux hommes en or et Rosalie*.

Early life

Rosalie Bonenfant was born in Montreal and is the daughter of actress Mélanie Maynard. Sources describe her as having grown up in Quebec and being active in the media from a young age.

Career

Bonenfant has worked as an actress, television host, writer, columnist, and radio personality. Her screen credits include *Les Parent*, *30 vies*, *Jérémie*, *Inès*, and *Aller simple*.

Notable roles

Her best-known film role is the title character in *Inès* (2021). She also appeared in *Aller simple* and was announced for *Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend* as Joanne Barthe Villeneuve.

Television and media work

Bonenfant is widely associated with the Télé-Québec program *Deux hommes en or et Rosalie*. She has also hosted and contributed to other television, radio, and cultural projects.

Key facts

  • Born in Montreal, Quebec, on August 26, 1996.
  • Works in acting, television hosting, writing, and commentary.
  • Played the title role in the 2021 film *Inès*.
  • Appeared as Ariane Duclos in the second season of *Aller Simple*.
  • Cohosted the Télé-Québec talk and interview program *Deux hommes en or et Rosalie*.
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Canadian context

She is a Quebec-based Canadian media figure whose work has appeared in French-language Canadian television, film, and radio.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rosalie Bonenfant?
She is a Canadian actress and television host from Quebec, also known as a writer and media personality.
When was Rosalie Bonenfant born?
She was born on August 26, 1996.
What is Rosalie Bonenfant known for?
She is known for the film *Inès* and for cohosting *Deux hommes en or et Rosalie*.
Where is Rosalie Bonenfant from?
She is from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Who is Rosalie Bonenfant’s mother?
Her mother is Quebec actress Mélanie Maynard.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6119480/
    Supports: Acting credits, occupation, and mother Mélanie Maynard.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalie_Bonenfant
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, occupations, and major credits.
  3. La Presse — https://www.lapresse.ca/cinema/2022-04-28/rosalie-bonenfant/plonger-en-ines-comme-en-soi-meme.php
    Supports: Describes her as an actress, author, host, radio personality, columnist, and screenwriter; discusses her role in *Inès*.
  4. Radio-Canada — https://www.ici.radio-canada.ca/ohdio/premiere/emissions/plus-on-est-de-fous-plus-on-lit/segments/entrevue/160321/rosalie-bonenfant-cest-quoi-ltrip-melanie-maynard-liste-invitee
    Supports: Confirms she is the daughter of Mélanie Maynard and notes her work on television projects.
  5. Cinoche — https://www.cinoche.com/personnes/rosalie-bonenfant
    Supports: Filmography including *Inès*, *Anna Kiri*, and *Villeneuve: L'ascension d'une légende*.