Mona De Grenoble Wins Top Honors At 26th Gala Les Olivier

MONTRÉAL — The atmosphere was electric at the 26th Gala Les Olivier, held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, in the Salle Pierre-Mercure, marking a significant evening for the Quebec humor industry. Hosted by Korine Côté, the gala shone a spotlight on a new wave of comedic talent while honoring established stars.

This year, the coveted Olivier de l'année was awarded to Mona de Grenoble, an artist whose journey in humor began only three years ago. Mona, portrayed by Alexandre Aussant, captured the audience's hearts not just with her humor but also with her heartfelt acceptance speech. "Receiving this award is surreal; I barely entered the stand-up world," she remarked, expressing gratitude towards the public who supported her throughout. In 2024, she had already been recognized as Découverte de l'année, and her winning streak continues to solidify her place in the humor landscape.

Rosalie Vaillancourt was another significant winner at the event, taking home the Olivier for Spectacle d’humour de l’année for her show MILF. "This show has brought me joy, and I hope it resonates with people who feel different," she said, reflecting on her experiences that inspired her work. Her performance has been widely praised, making her one of the leading voices in contemporary Quebec humor.

Another highlight of the evening was Marthe Laverdière, who won the trophy for Spectacle d’humour/meilleur vendeur de l'année for her show Marthe Laverdière fait son show!. The show, which eloquently blends humor with relatable anecdotes about life and personal challenges, has gained a strong following, and Marthe also received accolades for mise en scène de l’année and conception visuelle de l’année at the gala de l’industrie.

The recognition didn't end there; Mégan Brouillard, an emerging talent, won the Olivier de la découverte de l'année and was highlighted for her creativity in the humor scene. Her web series, particularly the episode titled "Mission menstruations," also earned her the prix de texte de l'année, showcasing her versatility and ability to speak on sensitive topics with humor. "I hope to inspire girls watching tonight to pursue their dreams, be it in humor or otherwise," she stated, underscoring the evening's empowering spirit.

In the radio humor segment, Simon Duchesne and Tyler Rourke celebrated their win for Capsule ou sketch radio humoristique de l’année with L’histoire de Jésus, which cleverly blends humor with thoughtful commentary. Their skit, aired on La journée (est encore jeune), was among the highlights appreciated by both the audience and critics alike.

The awards also recognized the excellence in television humor. Les grands bien-cuits ComediHa! took home the Olivier for Émission télé humoristique de l'année, while C’est comme ça que je t’aime won in the category of série de fiction humoristique de l’année, celebrating its success throughout its third season.

Guillaume Pineault shared the award for texte de l’année with co-writer Pascal Mailloux for their poignant yet humorous show, Vulnérable. It marked a significant recognition of Pineault's work and contribution to the humor scene in Quebec.

In the podcasting arena, Jay Laliberté's Le podcast des personnages won in the Podcast humoristique sans script de l'année category, while Charles Beauchesne continued his winning streak, securing the award for Podcast humoristique avec script de l'année for the sixth season of Les pires moments de l’histoire. Charles humorously acknowledged his audience, saying, "Thank you to all those who misunderstand podcasting; you give me more visibility!"

The evening wrapped up with a sense of accomplishment and a brighter future for comedy in Quebec. The night’s celebration not only recognized established humorists but also cast a light on rising stars like Mégan Brouillard and Mona de Grenoble, indicating a new era of humor where emerging voices can resonate on big stages.