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Marie-Hélène Ganster arrived in Québec in 1966 for a 20-day tour with Tino Rossi. When the rest of the troupe left, she stayed behind. The woman with French and Luxembourg roots had fallen in love in–and with–Québec. She was 25 years old.
Today, at the age of 82, Marie-Hélène Ganster still relishes life. Based in Sainte-Adèle in the Laurentians, she believes that her eternal optimism is part of how she defies her age.
“I think I’m doing pretty well,” she laughs. “I’ve always been a merry person, even with all that’s going on in the world right now. Whatever happens, I keep a smile on my face. My son often jokes that I’ll be a beautiful centenarian. Well, I’ve never smoked in my life and I don’t drink. That should help!”
Marie-Hélène Ganster, whose stage name is Marylène, had an active career in the arts, especially in musicals. She says she often played comic roles. Then, her career landed her with many opening acts.
“My joviality helped me get jobs as the warm-up act. I’ve opened for Jacques Brel, Claude Dubois, Les Cyniques and Yvon Deschamps, to name but a few.”
The octogenarian explains that she joined FADOQ not long ago, mainly to meet new people. She still has dreams, including finding love again.
“I had a lifetime companion for over 40 years. He died last January. Solitude weighs a little heavy so I’m looking for things to brighten my days.”
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