Shirley Théroux

Shirley Théroux is a Québécoise singer and television host from Montreal, active in French-language popular music and television since the early 1960s.

Shirley Théroux is a Québécoise singer and television host from Montreal, active since the early 1960s. She became known through the 1963 televised talent competition *Découvertes* and later gained prominence as a host on the variety program *Les tannants*. Her career also included business ventures before she returned to performing.

Early life and breakthrough

Théroux was born in Montreal on 29 November 1945 and began singing at a young age. She gained public attention in 1963 through the televised competition *Découvertes* by Yoland Guérard, which launched her professional career.

Music career

She became one of Quebec's better-known popular singers, recording successful songs such as "Un homme" and "Une histoire d'amour." Her style is described as French-language chanson, and she maintained a long recording career.

Television work

Théroux also became a television personality, especially through the hit Quebec variety show *Les tannants*, which she hosted alongside Pierre Marcotte and Joël Denis. Her television presence broadened her public profile beyond music.

Later career and other work

After periods away from the spotlight, she worked in business and restaurant ventures. She later returned to performing and recorded tribute material. In the 2010s and 2020s, she appeared in retrospective projects and gave solo performances. A biography titled *Née pour chanter* was published in 2022.