Megan Brouillard Tops Nominations at 27th Les Olivier Gala

Megan Brouillard has emerged as a standout figure at the 27th Les Olivier Gala, receiving four prestigious nominations. The ceremony will be broadcast on March 29, showcasing the best in Quebec humor. Brouillard, recognized for her remarkable talent and performances, has been nominated in several key categories, underscoring her rising status in the comedy scene.

Megan Brouillard: A Force in Quebec Comedy

In 2025, Megan Brouillard won the Olivier Award for Discovery of the Year. During her acceptance speech, she inspired young women, stating, “Whether you want to become a hockey player, firefighter, electrician, or comedian, it’s entirely up to you.” Her affirming message highlights her belief in merit over gender.

Further solidifying her growing acclaim, Brouillard’s show “Chiendent” has also been nominated for Show of the Year and Text of the Year, along with nominations for Best-selling Humor Show. These nominations reflect a combination of critical acclaim and popular success.

Competing Nominations

In the Show of the Year category, Brouillard competes against notable humorists:

• David Beaucage for “Super normal”
• Martin Perizzolo for “Perizzolo le dramatiste”
• Mélanie Couture for “Ça change toute”
• Mona de Grenoble for “De la poudre aux yeux”

For Text of the Year, the same group of competitors appears, with Simon Delisle replacing Mona de Grenoble for “Tache”. Brouillard is also the youngest nominee for the Olivier of the Year, alongside established names like Dominic Paquet and Mariana Mazza. At just twenty-five, she may become the youngest winner in this category.

Additional Nominees and Highlights

In addition to Brouillard, Pierre-Yves Roy-Desmarais is another prominent nominee, receiving multiple nominations despite his show “Une année en un an” not being eligible until next year. His contributions to the writing of “Super normal” have earned him nominations for Text of the Year and Direction of the Year.

The category for Discovery of the Year also includes talents like Coco Belliveau, Josiane Aubuchon, and Liliane Blanco-Binette, illustrating the significant presence of female comedians in Quebec’s humor landscape.

Korine Côté will host the gala for the second consecutive year, adding to the excitement of this milestone event in Quebec’s entertainment industry.