Mr. Speaker, I am very proud and pleased to congratulate a young and talented resident of Boucherville, Marie-Mai Bouchard, on her participation in the popular show, Star Académie .
Immersed since her early childhood in the world of music, Marie-Mai developed a wonderful voice and exceptional skills as a composer, which makes her a very well-rounded artist. Through iron-willed determination, an infectious sense of humour and her mastery of her art form, Marie-Mai has charmed tens of thousands of Quebeckers in only a few short weeks. She was, in fact, the only woman on Star Académie who was not once on the chopping block.
There will be a large gathering tomorrow, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Carrefour La Seigneurie in Boucherville, to support Marie-Mai for the girls' finals, which will take place on Sunday. I invite all of her supporters and everyone to take part to show their support.
For Marie-Mai, Star Académie will have been a great adventure. But this is not the end, it is only the beginning. From now on, she can reach for the stars and even become one herself.
I say bravo Marie-Mai and break a leg. No matter what happens, she will always be our star.