Lugentz Dort

Lugentz Dort has established himself on the international stage through his career in professional basketball. Born to Haitian parents and raised in Montreal, he was introduced to the sport at an early age by his brothers. He developed his skills primarily in Montréal-Nord before progressing through North American competitive circuits. His journey ultimately led him to the NBA, where he currently plays as a wing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

High Klassified

Quebec-based producer and beatmaker High Klassified has built a reputation both locally and internationally through collaborations with well-known artists. His work includes collaborations with The Weeknd, Hubert Lenoir, Hamza, Future and Zach Zoya, extending his reach well beyond the Quebec market. In March 2025, he released Ravaru, a fully French-language album inspired by science fiction, Japanese culture and video game aesthetics.

Tai TL

Haitian-born comedian Tai TL, whose real name is Tailaire Laguerre, first gained attention on social media through self-produced comedic sketches created from a young age. Initially active on Snapchat, he later expanded his digital presence to Instagram and TikTok, where his audience grew rapidly. During the pandemic, he gained international visibility with his daily live concept Occupation Hood, centered on virtual dating interactions. The format attracted the attention of several artists, including Dadju and Joé Dwet Filé.

Stevens Dorcelus

Initially known for his athletic career in long jump, Stevens Dorcelus later became a household name in Quebec following his participation in the reality TV series Occupation Double, where he won the season OD in the West alongside Ines Lalouad. Following this exposure, he shifted his focus toward entrepreneurship. He is the founder of One Way, an agency specializing in influencer marketing and video production. More recently, he has also developed short-term rental projects in collaboration with Ines Lalouad, further diversifying his entrepreneurial profile.

Varda Étienne

A well-established figure in Montreal’s cultural scene, Varda Étienne first gained public recognition as a host on VJ Recherché on MusiquePlus. She later expanded her career into entrepreneurship with the launch of her cosmetics brand V Kosmetik. A regular collaborator on Véronique et les Fantastiques, she continues to appear on major television programs while remaining active in radio broadcasting.

Richardson Zéphir

A prominent comedian in Quebec, Richardson Zéphir became widely known through his appearances on popular television shows such as LOL: Last One Laughing and Big Brother Célébrités. Prior to fully committing to comedy, he was co-owner of the restaurant and nightclub Terrasses Bonsecours, selling his shares in 2009 to pursue a career on stage. Trained at Collège de Maisonneuve in a technical field related to hydrocarbons and chemical processes, he now tours Quebec with his one-man show Punch Créole.

Kevin Raphael

Comedian, host and sports commentator Kevin Raphael plays a multifaceted role in Quebec’s media landscape. He rose to prominence in 2015 after a viral video featuring his “Haitian commentator” character. Since then, he has collaborated with major broadcasters including Vrak, RDS, TVA Sports and CASA. Last summer, he took on a new challenge by hosting Viens voir mes rénos! on CASA, marking an unexpected yet deliberate shift in his career, while continuing to focus on storytelling and entertainment.

Émilie Cuizine

Based in Quebec, culinary creator Émilie Cuizine gained widespread recognition through short, accessible recipe videos that went viral shortly after her arrival in Quebec in 2021. Born in Haiti, she initially discovered cooking out of necessity before turning it into a creative pursuit shaped by international experiences, including time spent in Argentina. Today, she is followed by over one million people on Instagram and TikTok and has been recognized with a People’s Choice Award at the Gala Dynastie. She is also the author of Le goût des Caraïbes and the founder of Le goût de ça, a line of marinades and hot sauces inspired by Caribbean flavors.

Chris Kabeya

Active on social media since 2015, Chris Kabeya initially built his audience through visual content focused on lifestyle, men’s elegance and well-being, before gradually shifting toward fashion content creation. In 2021, he gained attention with an interactive format contrasting opposing styles within a single visual, a concept that became his creative signature. Exploring contrasts such as slim vs. baggy and old school vs. new school, his work has led to collaborations with several digital creators and positioned him as a key figure in Quebec’s fashion ecosystem, where he now counts over 648,000 followers on Instagram.

Kaytranada

Montreal-based DJ and producer Kaytranada, born Louis Kevin Celestin, emerged on the international scene in the early 2010s through remixes shared on SoundCloud, including a widely praised reinterpretation of If by Janet Jackson. Signed to the British label XL Recordings, he experienced a rapid rise marked by major collaborations and critical acclaim. His album 99.9% won the Polaris Music Prize in 2016. Blending hip-hop, house, soul and influences drawn from Haitian musical culture, Kaytranada has developed a distinctive sound that continues to fill venues across Europe and North America, cementing his status as one of Quebec’s most influential electronic artists.

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