Véronic DiCaireFrom Wikipedia , the free encyclopediaJump to : navigation , search Véronic DiCaireDuring Taking Chances TourBackground informationBirth nameVéronic DiCaireAlso known asVéronicBorn ( 1976 - 12 - 18 ) 18 December 1976 ( age 37 ) OriginEmbrun , ontario , C a n a d aOccupationsImpressionist , S i n gerInstrumentsVocalsYears active 1994 – presentLabelsWarner Music G roupWebsiteveronicdicaire . comVéronic DiCaire ( born in Embrun , Ontario , Canada ) is a Canadian Franco - Ontarian singer and imitator . [ 1 ] Contents [ hide ] 1 Biography 2 Discography 2 . 1 Albums 3 References 4 External links Biography [ edit ] She started her career in group Sens Unique , and then had a role in Montreal , Quebec version of the musical Grease . Her voice was used also in the French language version of Chicago , where Véronic sang the parts pertaining to the role of Roxie Hart . [ 2 ] In 2001 , she performed at the opening ceremony of Jeux de la Francophonie , held in Ottawa . [ 3 ] Véronic DiCaire had a role in 2006 Revue et corrigée directed by Joël Legendre . [ 4 ] She also appeared in the television series Le 7 e Round . [ 5 ] She released her self - titled debut album Véronic DiCaire on Warner Music . It was nominated for Felix Awards at the Gala of ADISQ . Her second album , Sans détour , followed in 2005 . [ 6 ] In 2008 , Véronic opened for Celine Dion at Bell Centre in Montreal during Dion ' s Taking Chances Tour . She is also famous for her imitations of many celebrities including Celine Dion , Tina Turner , Lara Fabian , Lady Gaga , Mylène Farmer , Édith Piaf , Cher , Vanessa Paradis , Adele , Ginette Reno , Rihanna , Britney Spears , Isabelle Boulay , Whitney Houston , Marie Carmen , Gloria Estefan , Marie - Chantal Toupin , Shania Twain , Marie - Élaine Thibert , Dolly Parton , Lynda Lemay , Christina Aguilera , Marina Orsini , Claire Lamarche , Madonna and Diane Dufresne amongst others . [ 7 ] In 2011 , she was chosen as a jury for the French X Factor broadcast on M 6 joining other judges Christophe Willem , Henry Padovani ( of the band The Police ) and Olivier Schultheis . In 2013 , she took the stage at Bally ' s Las Vegas weekends June through December . [ 8 ] [ 9 ] Discography [ edit ] Albums [ edit ] 2002 : Véronic DiCaire 2005 : Sans détourReferences [ edit ] Jump up ^ " Véronic Dicaire : la petite fille d ' Embrun ", Cyberpresse ( French ) Jump up ^ " Véronic DiCaire et Robert Marien au grand écran ", Canoë inc . ( French ) Jump up ^ " Le défi de Véronic DiCaire : Durer ", Canoë inc . ( French ) Jump up ^ " Véronic DiCaire : Petits bonheurs ", Voir ( French ) Jump up ^ " Le 7 e Round : on amorce le tournage ", Canoë inc . ( French ) Jump up ^ " Véronic DiCaire : Hymne au printemps ", Voir ( French ) Jump up ^ " La surprise de René : Véronic DiCaire ", Canoë inc . ( French ) Jump up ^ " Celine - backed Veronic brings her ' Voices ' to Vegas ", USA TodayJump up ^ " Why Celine Dion Says You Need to Hear Véronic Sing ", katiecouric . comExternal links [ edit ] Official websiteVéronic DiCaire at the Internet Movie Database here ’ s only one female singer in Las Vegas who can give audiences an eclectic mix of concert experiences in one show . In her first stage residency , singer / comedian / entertainer Véronic DiCaire pays homage to the most popular female recording artists of all time in Véronic VOICES , co - produced by Celine Dion . Combining impersonating and impressionist talents with her genuinely out - of - this - world vocal talent , Véronic is a one - woman phenomenon at the Jubilee ! Theatre . VÉRONIC Voices Launches LocalFundraising Campaign , “ Lend Your Voice ” Vocal impressionist Véronic DiCaire launches “ Lend Your Voice , ” a monthly awareness - building and fundraising effort for selected local nonprofits . Each month , Véronic will partner with a worthy cause and encourage audience donations by providing information on each of their missions during her performances at the Jubilee Theater . “ I came up with the idea for ‘ Lend Your Voice ’ while I was touring in Canada , ” said Véronic . “ I ’ ve been excited to return to Las Vegas and thought : how can I use my voice to benefit so many of the wonderful organizations that support our community ? In the show , I give audiences my impressions of female vocalists , so this is my chance to use my own voice to raise awareness for some really phenomenal organizations . ” Powerhouse pipesHer jaw - dropping voice covers Adele , Mariah Carey , Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston and her high - energy dance repertoire includes hits by Madonna , Britney Spears , Lady Gaga , Rihanna , Pink and Carrie Underwood . Véronic ’ s smooth , silky voice and comic relief make for an unforgettable night of entertainment designed for the whole family . Rise to fameThe multi - talented diva performed leading roles in musicals such as “ Grease ” and Chicago ” back in her native Canada before releasing her self - titled French language album . This 2002 debut album proceeded to garner numerous industry nominations and awards . The Las Vegas entertainer has also appeared at two prestigious comedy festivals : Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Grand Rire Festival in Quebec . Help from an iconVéronic got a huge break when megastar Celine Dion — also a native French Canadian — invited her to open her show during the Taking Chances Tour . In 2008 , Véronic opened 11 shows at Montreal ' s Bell Centre to 22 , 000 people each night , getting multiple standing ovations and rave reviews . Véronic toured Quebec and ontario , performed many European shows and served as a judge on “ X - Factor France . ” In addition to selling out the prestigious Theatre Olympia in Paris 12 times , Véronic played to nightly audiences of 5 , 000 plus in both the The Arena in Geneva and the Forest National in Brussels . http : / / youtu . be / YvFMHjqZQB 8