JUST FOR LAUGHS REVEALS THE SEVEN WINNERS OF THE 2026 EDITION FOR THE MONTREAL AND QUEBEC FESTIVALS

ELODIE POUX WINS THE WORLD COMEDY AWARD AND JESSÉ IS CROWNED REVELATION OF THE YEAR

PARIS — Being recognized by Just for Laughs can be a career-defining milestone, cementing a comedian’s place in the industry or giving their career a fresh boost. Following the conclusion of its Montreal and Quebec festivals, Just for Laughs announced the winners of its 2026 awards today – seven distinctions honoring the artists who made a particularly strong impression this year through the strength of their talent, the quality of their work, and the originality of their artistic approach.

For more than four decades, Just for Laughs has helped discover and showcase generations of comedians from around the world. Receiving one of its awards means becoming part of that legacy and earning recognition that can serve as a real springboard: a crowning achievement for some, a revelation for others, and sometimes the beginning of a whole new chapter.

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