Quebecer Enola Bédard had quite a surprise when she saw her name appear in the prestigious American magazine Forbesat the beginning of the month. “It proves that all my sacrifices were worth it and it motivates me even more to continue,” confides the dancer and choreographer now based in Los Angeles.
Enola Bédard does not hide it, her move from Quebec to Los Angeles was “the greatest ordeal” of her entire life. But the one who chose to follow her dream to the Californian sun in 2022 saw the magazine Forbes put a balm on this “ordeal”, two weeks ago, by naming her among the 30 personalities under 30 to watch on social media in 2025.
Subscribers by the millions
What elements caught the magazine’s attention? The 24 million subscribers who follow Enola Bédard on her social networks obviously have something to do with it. But his collaborations with the Jennifer Lopez, Usher and Shania Twain of this world have also weighed in the balance, as have his recent partnerships with major brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros and Amazon.
Photo taken from Enola Bédard’s Facebook account
“I often work alone to make my content and videos, so I sometimes feel like I’m creating in a vacuum. But to see that Forbes noticed it, it shows me that I’m doing something good. I am extremely proud of this privilege,” says the 24-year-old Quebecer in an interview with Journal.
Its presence in the list Forbes therefore represents both a certain validation for the Quebecer and an exceptional showcase for members of the industry; certain brands have also expressed their interest in signing a promotional agreement following the publication of the rankings, confirms Enola Bédard.
A flourishing musical career
Tempting offers, certainly, but which will not necessarily distract her attention from the goal she has set for the year to come. The Quebecer is currently working to officially launch her musical career, which she hopes to see flourish during 2025.
From “more than 150 songs” written over the last few years, Enola Bédard selected 14 which were recently recorded in a New York studio and which are now ready to be launched on its platforms. She wants to meet different players in the music industry soon in the hope of joining a record label.
“I know it’s very difficult to break into the music business, so I hope to find people who can help me realize this dream. And if I don’t find anyone, well I will continue to move forward alone, as I have always done,” she says.
Broadway Calling
And it has not finished looking for new markets to open up; Enola Bédard admits to having recently discovered a passion for musical theater. A performance of the show Wickedon Broadway, has fanned a flame in her that she would like to nourish in the more or less near future.
“I saw the artists on stage and I said to myself that I would see myself among them; a musical would allow me to combine my passions for acting, singing and dancing. It’s a lot of work, but I’m someone who loves setting new goals and taking on challenges,” she says.
