There’s something refreshing about an actor who keeps it real. Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau doesn’t just perform on screen — she also works the sales floor at a boutique on Saint-Laurent Boulevard, balancing the glamour of TV with the practicality of a plan B.
Occupation: Actress · Language: Bilingual (French, English) · Years active: Since age 5 · Notable works: Antigang, Ayer’s Cliff, L’ange gardien · Sibling: Milya Corbeil Gauvreau (actress)
Quick snapshot
- Bilingual Quebec actress (La Suite (talent agency))
- Started acting at age 5 (Union des artistes)
- Sister of actress Milya Corbeil Gauvreau (HuffPost Québec (news outlet))
- Exact age and birth date (not publicly documented)
- Parents’ names or professions
- Relationship status
- Full filmography beyond listed works
- Whether she currently works at boutique Ruse on Saint-Laurent (source not publicly linkable)
- Premiere of Ayer’s Cliff (2026) (IMDb)
- Ongoing role in Antigang (IMDb)
- Continuing work at boutique Ruse on Saint-Laurent (as per 7jours magazine interview)
Six confirmed roles and one clear pattern: Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau has been steadily building her filmography since childhood.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full name | Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Language | Bilingual (French, English) |
| Notable works | Antigang, Ayer’s Cliff, L’ange gardien, Paul à Québec |
| Sibling | Milya Corbeil Gauvreau (actress) |
| Years active | Since childhood (age 5) |
Who is Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau?
Early life and background
- Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau began acting at age five, as confirmed by the Union des artistes (professional directory). Her earliest known role was in the series Amélie et Compagnie, described by Idéllo (educational media platform) as featuring a young actress from that show.
- She is identified as a bilingual actress by her agency, La Suite (talent agency), which notes she performs comfortably in both French and English.
Career beginnings
- After her early start, she appeared in the short film L’ange gardien (2014) and then Paul à Québec (2015), both listed on her IMDb (film database) profile.
- By 2016, HuffPost Québec profiled the sisters together, noting that Shanti was 11 at the time and her sister Milya was 13.
Bottom line: Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau is a career-minded actor who started early, backed by a professional agency and union membership. For fans of Quebec cinema, her filmography offers a clear upward trajectory.
What is Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau known for?
Notable TV and film roles
- Her most prominent current credit is the TV series Antigang (2025–2026), according to IMDb. The show is part of a growing body of television work.
- Film credits include Ayer’s Cliff (2026), a feature film listed on IMDb as an upcoming release, and earlier roles in L’ange gardien (2014) and Paul à Québec (2015).
- Her TV Guide (celebrity profile) page lists her among actors with growing visibility in Canadian television.
Current projects: Antigang and Ayer’s Cliff
- Beyond acting, she works part-time at the boutique Ruse on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal, a detail she shared in a January 2026 interview with 7jours magazine.
- A February 2026 Facebook post from the brand Roméo et Fils (Facebook video) shows her alongside Henri Picard in a promotional context, suggesting ongoing brand collaborations.
Shanti holds two jobs — actress and retail associate — while her IMDb page updates faster than her public biography. The gap between professional exposure and personal privacy is striking.
The implication: the public sees the credits but not the person behind them.
Who are Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau’s parents and family?
Parents
- No detailed public information about her parents is currently available. Searches on platforms like TikTok have surfaced unreliable content, but no credible sources confirm their names or professions.
- The La Suite agency page and the Union des artistes directory list only her professional details.
Sibling: Milya Corbeil Gauvreau
- Her sister Milya Corbeil Gauvreau is also a Quebec actress, born October 18, 2002 in Montreal. The two were described as “sisters, actresses, and friends” in a 2016 HuffPost Québec profile.
- Milya has a Wikipedia page; Shanti does not, leaving the younger sister with more documented public history.
The pattern: the Corbeil-Gauvreau sisters share a career path, but only Milya has a fully public biography. Shanti’s family details remain mostly private — by design or circumstance.
Timeline signal
- Age 5 — Started acting on camera (La Suite)
- 2014 — Appeared in L’ange gardien (IMDb)
- 2015 — Cast in Paul à Québec (IMDb)
- 2025–2026 — Role in Antigang TV series (IMDb)
- 2026 — Upcoming film Ayer’s Cliff (IMDb)
- January 2026 — 7jours article about her plan B working at boutique Ruse
Confirmed facts
- She is a Quebec actress (La Suite)
- She is the sister of actress Milya Corbeil Gauvreau (HuffPost Québec)
- She has roles in Antigang, Ayer’s Cliff, L’ange gardien, and Paul à Québec (IMDb)
What’s unclear
- Exact age and birth date
- Parents’ names or professions
- Relationship status
- Full filmography beyond listed works
- Whether she currently works at boutique Ruse
Limited public documentation: Shanti’s age and family details remain unconfirmed by official sources.
In her own words
“I love acting, but I also need a plan B. Working at the boutique keeps me grounded.”— Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau, speaking to 7jours magazine (January 2026), as cited by Roméo et Fils (brand video)
“They are sisters, actresses, and friends — a duo that supports each other in a competitive industry.”— HuffPost Québec profile of the Corbeil-Gauvreau sisters (2016)
For Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau, the next few years will test whether a grounded plan B can coexist with a rising acting career. Her choices — taking retail work while pursuing TV roles — offer a blueprint for Quebec actors who refuse to wait for the industry to pay the bills.
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For a broader overview of her early roles and lesser-known projects, readers can explore Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreaus biography and films on BuzzCanvas.
Frequently asked questions
What is Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau’s plan B?
She works part-time at the boutique Ruse on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in Montreal, a retail job she has maintained alongside her acting career.
Does Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau have a partner?
Her relationship status is not publicly confirmed; no credible sources report a current partner.
What is Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau’s relationship with Henri Picard?
A Facebook video from Roméo et Fils shows the two together in a promotional context, but no formal relationship has been disclosed.
How old is Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau?
Her exact age is not publicly documented. Based on a 2016 HuffPost article stating she was 11, she was likely born around 2004 or 2005.
What TV series has Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau starred in?
She appears in the TV series Antigang (2025–2026) and had earlier roles in Amélie et Compagnie.
Is Shanti Corbeil-Gauvreau active on social media?
She does not maintain widely visible public social media accounts; most information comes from her agency and film databases.
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Jonathan MacDonald is Editor-in-Chief at Civic Maple, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and corrections.