From overnight fame to long-term purpose, Ludivine Reding’s journey after Fugueuse reveals how a breakout role can become a social mission. More than a television phenomenon, the series reshaped her career, her public voice, and her sense of responsibility toward younger audiences.
Before and after Fugueuse
On December 27, 2017, Ludivine Reding shared a simple Instagram photo taken in Casablanca. The image gathered just under 4,000 likes, a respectable number, but nothing extraordinary. Less than two weeks later, on January 8, 2018, everything changed.
That day marked the premiere of Fugueuse on TVA. When Reding posted the first image of her character, Fanny Couture, the response was immediate: over 10,000 likes in a matter of hours. In the months that followed, her posts routinely surpassed 20,000, 30,000, even 50,000 interactions.
At only 21 years old, Reding experienced what few actors encounter so early in their careers: a clear “before” and “after.” Yet unlike many sudden rises to fame, hers unfolded with clarity and intention.
Fugueuse brought me so many things, personally and professionally - she explained at the time.
I feel more human, more mature, and a better actress.
Turning a Role into Responsibility
Portraying a teenager manipulated and exploited by a trafficker was not a role Reding could simply leave behind once filming ended. The emotional weight of Fugueuse followed her beyond the screen — and she chose to confront it head-on.
“I get involved a lot,” she said. “The series deeply affected me. I want to help young people. No one deserves to live what Fanny goes through.”
Rather than waiting for institutions or campaigns to reach out, Reding took the initiative herself. She spoke publicly, participated in discussions, and received countless messages from viewers — many of them deeply personal, often heartbreaking.
What emerged was not just an actress responding to her audience, but a young woman consciously shaping the meaning of her visibility.
This sense of accountability aligned naturally with broader social movements of the time, including #MeToo, which Reding openly acknowledged as transformative. Fugueuse did not exist in isolation — it echoed a wider cultural reckoning.
Cultural Curiosity and Lasting Impact
Beyond television, Reding’s interests reflect a deep curiosity for culture in all its forms. Theatre, in particular, plays a key role in her artistic development.
“I watch a lot of theatre,” she shared. “I observe the actors, how they play. I haven’t done theatre yet, but I learn from others.”
Musically, she has also expressed enthusiasm for the rise of Quebec rap and emerging artists like Hubert Lenoir, a generation reshaping local cultural identity.
Years later, Fugueuse continues to resonate. In November 2023, the series entered Netflix Canada’s Top 10 most-watched TV shows, introducing Fanny Couture’s story to international audiences in France, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
For producer Groupe Encore, the success confirmed what viewers already knew: Fugueuse transcends age, borders, and time.
“It opens dialogue,” said Chrystine Girard, Head of International Distribution. “It helps families recognize warning signs. And most importantly, it shows that recovery is possible.”
In retrospect, Fugueuse was never just a series, it was a cultural moment. And for Ludivine Reding, it became the foundation of a career guided not only by talent, but by purpose.
