Isabelle Brouillette, 57: STAT, Deux femmes en or, a Canadian Screen Awards nomination as a writer, and a public fight against nasal cancer. Her career and news.
More than thirty TV series, a Gala-worthy stage career, a Canadian Screen Awards nomination as a screenwriter, and in 2026, one of the most moving comebacks Quebec has seen in years. Isabelle Brouillette has been part of Quebec's screens since the 1990s, but it was her openness about her fight against a rare nasal cancer that brought a whole new wave of love her way. Here is everything fans want to know.
- 57 years old, born on April 20, 1969, a graduate of UQAM's theatre school (1992)
- Julie Faubert in STAT, Manon in Libre dès maintenant, Deux femmes en or on stage and on screen
- Back on stage in January 2026 after treatment for a rare nasal cancer
Who is Isabelle Brouillette?
Isabelle Brouillette was born on April 20, 1969. She graduated from the École supérieure de théâtre de l'UQAM in 1992, then trained in physical theatre in Romania. She describes herself as an actress, screenwriter, director, improviser and illustrator, and every one of those titles is earned.
On screen, she made her debut in Charles Binamé's Chili's Blues, then built one of the busiest careers in Quebec television: Les Bougon, 450, chemin du Golf, Destinées, Unité 9, L'Échappée, District 31, M'entends-tu? and Alertes. She is also the mother of actress Lula Brouillette-Lucien, her daughter with actor Didier Lucien.
An actress who also writes
Isabelle Brouillette does not only play characters, she creates them. She co-wrote the feature film Les Rayons gamma with Henry Bernadet and Nicolas Krief, which earned her a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards. She is also a regular contributor to Pénélope on Radio-Canada radio, and she has illustrated several children's books, including Sous mon lit, Derrière mon fauteuil and Au fond de ma cour.
On stage, she is a favourite of playwright Catherine Léger: J'ai perdu mon mari, Baby-sitter, Deux femmes en or and, in 2026, Changer de vie. Deux femmes en or also became a film directed by Chloé Robichaud in 2025.
Isabelle Brouillette's career at a glance
Isabelle Brouillette's TV and film roles
| Year | Production | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-2000 | Zone de turbulence | Series |
| 2000 | La Bouteille | Film |
| 2003-2009 | 450, chemin du Golf | Series |
| 2007-2014 | Destinées | Series |
| 2011-2016 | Mirador | Series |
| 2019-2020 | M'entends-tu? | Series |
| 2020 | Pour toujours, plus un jour | Series (Gémeaux nomination) |
| 2021-2022 | Alertes | Series |
| 2022 | STAT (ICI Télé) | Series, Julie Faubert |
| 2023 | Les Rayons gamma | Film, co-writer |
| 2025 | Libre dès maintenant (Radio-Canada) | Series, Manon |
| 2025 | Deux femmes en or | Film, Pénélope |
Her fight against nasal cancer
In November 2024, Isabelle Brouillette received a diagnosis of a rare cancer of the nose. In December 2024, she underwent major facial surgery, followed by radiation therapy. She chose to tell her story publicly in January 2026, first on Instagram, then on Tout le monde en parle, where her testimony set off a huge wave of support.
She talked about it with disarming honesty, including learning to live with a facial prosthesis, a story Radio-Canada covered under the title « Mon nez, mon armure ».
What's new with Isabelle Brouillette in 2026
2026 is the year of her return. In January, she was back on stage in Catherine Léger's Changer de vie. She is also in Visages, by Alexia Bürger, presented by the National Arts Centre's French Theatre and ESPACE GO.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, she was the guest of honour on En direct de l'univers on ICI Télé. Among the evening's most talked-about moments: a surprise from her daughter, Lula, and a segment that deeply moved viewers.
Family and love life
Isabelle Brouillette is the mother of Lula Brouillette-Lucien, her daughter with actor Didier Lucien. Lula followed in her parents' footsteps: her first major role was in Indéfendable in 2024. As for her current love life, Isabelle keeps it fairly private.
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Isabelle Brouillette: your questions
How old is Isabelle Brouillette?+
Isabelle Brouillette was born on April 20, 1969. She is 57 years old.
What cancer did Isabelle Brouillette have?+
She was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the nose in November 2024, had major facial surgery in December 2024, then radiation therapy. She spoke about it publicly in January 2026.
Who is Isabelle Brouillette's daughter?+
Her daughter is actress Lula Brouillette-Lucien, whose father is actor Didier Lucien. Lula landed her first major role in Indéfendable in 2024.
What role does Isabelle Brouillette play in STAT?+
She plays Julie Faubert in STAT, the daily medical drama on ICI Télé, which she joined in 2022.
Was Isabelle Brouillette on En direct de l'univers?+
Yes. She was the guest of honour on Saturday, February 28, 2026, on ICI Télé, with a surprise from her daughter Lula.
Is Isabelle Brouillette also a writer?+
Yes. She co-wrote the film Les Rayons gamma, nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards, contributes to Pénélope on Radio-Canada radio and illustrates children's books.
What is Isabelle Brouillette's Instagram?+
Her account is @isabellebrouillette.
Sources: Wikipedia, National Arts Centre, Théâtre La Licorne, Showbizz.net, Vedette Québec, Radio-Canada (Pénélope), Tout le monde en parle, Le Regard.
