Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 29, 2004
- Invested on: September 09, 2005
Imbued with an original vision and inspired by various cultures, Guillermo de Andrea has enriched our theatrical life. In his productions drawing on varied universes, he has staged real masterpieces and introduced us to some gripping contemporary works. The artistic director for many years at the Théâtre du Trident and Théâtre du Rideau Vert, as well as for the show Le Pays de la Sagouine, he has lent his talents to other major institutions in the world of theatre. A passionate teacher and promoter of the arts, he has also nurtured the next generation, instructing at the Conservatoire d'art dramatique de Québec and Université Laval, among others.