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Juliette Augustina Sysak Cavazzi, CM (born 27 August 1926, St. Vital, Manitoba), nicknamed "Our pet", is a Canadian singer and television host who was featured on CBC Television from the 1950s through the 1970s.
The daughter of Polish-Ukrainian immigrants, she moved with her family to Vancouver in her youth, where she began her singing career in 1940. She was professionally known by simply her first name, Juliette, starting with her appearances with the Dal Richards band at the Hotel Vancouver at age 13.
She was married to her manager, singer Tony Cavazzi, for 40 years until his death. She is retired and lives in Vancouver, although she makes occasional special appearances, such as an event marking the 85th birthday of bandleader Dal Richards in 2004.
Awards and honours
- 1975: appointed Member of the Order of Canada
- 1999: inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame
- date unknown: inducted into BC Entertainment Hall of Fame, (Starwalk at the Orpheum)
In February 1955 was selected as Queen of the famed Saranac Lake, New York winter carnival.
Filmography
- 1956-1966: Juliette (CBC Television series)
- 1973-1975: Juliette and Friends (CBC Television series)
- 8 September 2002: Life and Times biography (CBC Television)