Many of Rosalie Bonenfant's television memories are associated with different times, smells and songs. The multi-talented young woman has always had her own moments in front of the small screen…
Rosalie, which children's show impressed you?
As a big horror fan, I loved the series Frissons in Vrak, which told stories of fear to young people. It was animated by insect puppets, so my two great interests were combined!
Shivers photo from IMDB
What are your favorite TV memories from your childhood?
I remember bedtime approaching when I was very young and my parents being fascinated by Everyone's Talking About It. Even though I didn't understand anything, I have a very vivid memory of trying to be as discreet as possible during Guy's interviews. A, just to make me forget and steal a few extra minutes from my night! My memories are very olfactory. I still hear the Sentier Chasse-Pêche theme song today and it feels like it smells like Sunday morning at Dad's!
Did you watch a lot of TV when you were young?
As a child, television was, in a sense, my first time. I knew I had until the end of the second repeat of “Ramdam” that evening before I had to go to the bathroom. In the morning it was the end credits of Sponge Bob that told me I had to leave to catch the bus. I still associate the banjo tune with the feeling of being late!
Marguerite and the Wild Beast Photo from IMDB
Are there any characters or characters that have influenced you?
I admired female characters who were resourceful and independent. I was fascinated to see Julie-Pier from “The Lunch Box” doing her projects alone and Marguerite from “Marguerite and the Ferocious Beast” spending a whole day alone with her friends.
Is there another song from a show that sticks in your mind?
All of them! I was able to listen to the show credits as well as the songs on my iPod. I have a soft spot for Angela Anaconda's theme song [une série animée canadienne diffusée de 1999 à 2001 sur Télétoon, NDLR]. Let's just say I don't have to think about it too often or I'll get the “choubidoubidouwawa” that comes back pretty quickly!
Angela Anaconda Photo from IMDB
Is there a character you wish you could have played for children?
I would have loved to have been part of the Cornemuse cast. Their costumes looked so cute! Wearing makeup all day as an adult, dressing up and playing in the sandbox? I sign !
What universe would you like to introduce to children?
Some cult series from the 1990s. The television that made me want to do television. The one with cardboard walls and real props that weren't added in post-production! The one we had the time and resources for. Let's say that if I have children, they will be introduced to the absurd world of Romano Fafard pretty quickly [le vaisseau spatial de Dans une galaxie près de chez vous, NDLR]. I want to make sure they develop their sense of humor as early as possible!
Rosalie Bonenfant moderates the television magazine Everyone gets dressed, Airs Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. on Télé-Québec and as an encore on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m., Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. The program will be offered simultaneously on the Internet and will be offered free of charge as a catch-up service on the website video.telequebec.tv as well as on the Télé-Québec application.