Geneviève Côté didn’t simply step onto the Canada’s Got Talent stage—she transformed it. Armed with only a microphone and a playful glint in her eye, the Quebec performer, famous for her mastery of vocal sound effects, instantly hinted that something wildly unexpected was about to unfold. No one in the room—not even the judges—could predict what was coming next.
And then she started. With one breath, Côté unleashed a breathtaking cascade of sounds: groaning floorboards, lush jungle echoes, pounding hooves, and even a dramatic Western-style duel straight out of a movie soundtrack. It felt less like a performance and more like a journey. The audience didn’t just hear the scenes—they experienced them, glancing around as if the visuals might suddenly materialize.
Judge Howie Mandel was the first to react. His astonishment quickly turned into pure joy, then outright disbelief, ending in a massive grin. When Côté closed her routine with one final, jaw-dropping soundscape, he hit the Golden Buzzer without hesitation. “I’m not sure what I just saw,” he admitted, “but I know it was incredible,” still trying to process what his senses had just taken in.
That burst of gold didn’t just propel Côté into the live shows—it sealed her reputation as one of the most inventive acts the franchise had ever featured. With a repertoire of more than 300 sounds created using only her voice, she became the season’s standout star. This wasn’t just a performance—it was imagination in motion.
The impact rippled far beyond Canada. Following her CGT breakthrough, Côté captivated audiences across France, the UK, and beyond, earning Golden Buzzers wherever she went. What began as a childhood curiosity for unusual sounds has grown into an international career that leaves crowds speechless and judges in awe. Geneviève Côté isn’t merely producing sounds—she’s redefining what’s possible.
