Pénélope McQuade

Pénélope McQuade, born on November twenty-fourth, nineteen seventy, is a prominent Canadian journalist, television presenter, and radio personality. Hailing from Quebec City, she is the daughter of France Rivard and the esteemed journalist Winston McQuade. Her early years were spent in Toronto before her family relocated to Montreal, where she would later embark on her professional journey.

McQuade pursued her passion for the arts and communications at the Cégep Jean-de-Brébeuf, followed by a degree in journalism from the Université du Québec à Montréal. This solid educational foundation paved the way for her career in broadcasting, where she made her mark with various Quebec media outlets.

Her talent and dedication were recognized in nineteen ninety-nine when she won a Prix Gémeaux for best host in the youth category for her work on Cyberclub. Four years later, in two thousand three, she received another Gémeaux award for best host for her engaging presentation on Passep’Art, further solidifying her reputation in the industry.