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Sophie Prégent

Sophie Prégent is a Québécois Canadian actress and radio host.

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

Sophie Prégent is a Québécois Canadian actress and radio host. She has worked in television, film, theatre, and radio, and has served as president of the Union des artistes since 2013. She is known for roles in productions such as Le Retour, Nos étés, and Miss Météo.

Early life and education

Sophie Prégent is a Canadian Québécois performer. She graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1990.

Acting career

She became known to television audiences through roles such as Cybelle in La Princesse Astronaute and Marielle in Le Retour. Her work later extended to productions including Nos étés, Miss Météo, Un crabe dans la tête, and Les 3 p’tits cochons.

Radio and public profile

In addition to acting, Prégent worked in radio as co-host of Tout un retour on CKOI in Montreal from 2009 to 2011. She is also a public figure in Quebec cultural life.

Union des artistes

Prégent has served as president of the Union des artistes since 2013, making her one of the most visible representatives of performers in Quebec.

Key facts

  • Sophie Prégent is a Canadian performer from Quebec whose career spans television, film, theatre, and radio.
  • She graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1990.
  • Her early television roles included Cybelle in La Princesse Astronaute and Marielle in Le Retour.
  • She later appeared in series and films including Nos étés, Miss Météo, Un crabe dans la tête, and Les 3 p’tits cochons.
  • She has been president of the Union des artistes since 2013.
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Canadian context

Sophie Prégent is part of Quebec’s French-language performing arts scene and has been active in Canadian television, radio, and arts advocacy.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sophie Prégent?
She is a Canadian Québécois actress and radio host known for work in television, film, theatre, and radio.
What is Sophie Prégent known for?
She is known for roles in Le Retour, Nos étés, Miss Météo, and other Quebec productions.
What is Sophie Prégent’s education?
She graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1990.
Is Sophie Prégent married?
Yes. She is married to Charles Lafortune.
Does Sophie Prégent have children?
Yes. Available biographical sources state that she has one child.
What role does she hold in the arts community?
She has been president of the Union des artistes since 2013.

References

  1. National Arts Centre — https://nac-cna.ca/en/bio/sophie-pregent
    Supports: Education, acting career, theatre work, radio hosting, and UDA leadership context.
  2. CORIM — https://www.corim.qc.ca/fr/biographie/833/Sophie_Pregent
    Supports: Date of UDA presidency, education, major roles, radio hosting, and awards/nominations.
  3. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3491025
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, spouse, occupations.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0699520/
    Supports: Acting credits, spouse, and child information.
  5. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Pr%C3%A9gent
    Supports: Nationality, occupations, and role in Miss Météo.