In this episode, Canadian Screen Award-nominated actor, singer, and performer Karen LeBlanc joins host Marriska Fernandes to talk about her multifaceted career.
Karen's passion for performing led her to the renowned musical theater program at Sheridan College. After graduating, she sang with several bands such as Glass Tiger and her own R&B band, Midnight Hour. On stage, she’s performed in shows such as ‘Rent’ and ‘Outrageous,’ and toured the world with the Legends In Concert series channeling Tina Turner. Her career also spans film and television, with standout roles in ‘Nurse.Fighter.Boy,’ and series like 'Trailer Park Boys', 'Producing Parker' and 'The Playboy Club.' Recently, she starred as Vanessa King in Oprah Winfrey’s TV Series 'The Kings of Napa,' took on the role of Dr. Lilly Crawford, in CBS's ‘Fire Country’, and plays Lynette Miller in ‘Ginny & Georgia.’
Karen and Marriska chat about chasing craft rather than fame, feeling seen by Charles Officer when filming ‘Nurse.Fighter.Boy,’ and how sometimes being your best self means saying no.
The Maple Popcorn podcast offers exclusive interviews with the industry icons and emerging talent shaping Canadian, Indigenous and international cinema. Check out past seasons here: podcast.telefilm.ca/
Hosted by Marriska Fernandes
Produced by The Brand is Female
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