Genest is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Charles-Borromée Genest (1832–1873), Canadian politician Christian Genest, Canadian statistician Claude Genest, Canadian journalist, actor, and television host Corinna Genest (1938–2023), German film and television actress Émile Genest (1921–2003), Canadian actor Jacques Genest (1919–2018), Canadian physician and scientist John Genest (1764–1839), English clergyman and theatre historian Lauriane Genest, Canadian racing cyclist Manon Genest, French Paralympic athlete and former paratriathlete Rick Genest, also known as "Zombie Boy", Canadian tattooee, model, and actor Andre Genest, CPA, Wealth Advisor, Professional Accountant, and actor