This goes to Cathy Jones of St. John's Newfoundland who has worked in comedy troupes such as "Codco" from 1973 to 1991. She's now in her 13th season on "This Hour Has 22 Minutes", a comedy spoof of things Canadian. It continues on CBC televison.
Cathy can create and impersonate characters of both sexes. She started out with Newfoundland stereotypes, but has progressed to funny take-offs of both Americans and Canadians.
In her TV biography, she came across as a caring/funloving mother and friend. She has no pretentions about herself and is still looking to do her best work.
She may not be famous outside of Canada, but she's left her mark on audiences from sea to sea.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Jones (Who Is Cathy Jones?)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Hour_Has_22_Minutes (The Funny Side Of Canada and political people)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CODCO (Cod On A Stick)
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