Diane Guérin (4 April 1948 – 18 September 2022), also known as Belgazou, was a Canadian actress and singer.[1]
Diane Guérin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 April 1948 |
| Died | 18 September 2022 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress Singer |
Biography
editKnown for her friendly persona, Belgazou became popular in the 1980s for her music, with titles such as "Quitter ton île", "Entre Mozart et Jagger", and "Talk about it". She was frequently lampooned by comedy group Rock et Belles Oreilles.[2] In 1991, she resumed usage of her birth name, Diane Guérin. She began singing in duets with her husband, Christian Montmarquette, under the name Diane et Christian. They performed in bars in Montreal and Quebec City. They also performed in Miami alongside Johnny Farago.
Guérin died on 18 September 2022, at the age of 74.[3]
Discography
edit- Belgazou (1982)
- Fly (1984)
- Les Yeux de la faim (1985)
- Où va la vie (1987)
- J'l'aime encore (1991)
Filmography
edit- Sol et Gobelet - 1969
- The Doves (Les Colombes) - 1972
- The Swindle (La Gammick) - 1975
- Let's Talk About Love (Parlez-nous d'amour) - 1976
- Réseaux - 1998
References
edit- ^ Nault, Sarah-Émilie (19 September 2022). "Belgazou n'est plus". Le Journal de Montréal (in French). Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Leclerc, Yves (26 November 2017). ""Je me sentais comme si je n'étais plus rien"". Le Journal de Québec (in French). Retrieved 20 September 2022.
- ^ Paré, Étienne (19 September 2022). "La chanteuse Belgazou est décédée". Le Devoir (in French). Retrieved 20 September 2022.
External links
edit- Diane Guérin at IMDb
- Diane Guérin discography at Discogs