Franco Nuovo Honored on Dessine-moi un dimanche, ICI PREMIÈRE
Franco Nuovo, a beloved figure in the media landscape, will be honored in a special tribute on the show Dessine-moi un dimanche. This event comes in response to his sudden passing and will take place on February 15, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on ICI PREMIÈRE and Radio-Canada OHdio.
Special Tribute on Dessine-moi un dimanche
The tribute will be hosted by Catherine Perrin, who leads a team of collaborators including Caroline Morin, Julie Larouche, Ève Christian, and Kéven Breton. They will be joined by former colleagues, friends, public figures, and artists who wish to commemorate Nuovo’s impact. Among the notable attendees will be:
- Marie-France Bazzo
- Marco Calliari
- Christiane Charette
- Dany Laferrière
- Carole Laure
- Marc Hervieux
- Rafaële Germain
- Stanley Vollant
- Florent Vollant
Special Segments Leading Up to the Tribute
In addition to the tribute show, ICI PREMIÈRE will feature two previously unreleased episodes from the series Le cinéma de Franco on February 13. The first episode will showcase a discussion with actress Élise Guilbault at 7 p.m., followed by Nuovo’s final recorded interview with Pascale Bussières at 8 p.m.
This homage aims to reflect on Franco Nuovo’s legacy, emphasizing the warmth and inclusivity he brought to his audience during his 15 years steering the weekend morning program.
Directors and producers, including Damien Grapton, will ensure that this event captures the essence of Franco’s character and the joy he spread through his work.
