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Canadian born actress/director, AJ is best known for her role as "Special Agent Jennifer 'JJ' Jareau" in the CBS long running series CRIMINAL MINDS. She can currently be seen reprising her role on CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION for Paramount+, which will be going into a second season later this year. AJ has also directed an episode of CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION this season and did so in season 14 of CRIMINAL MINDS, as well. AJ's film credits include THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, OUT COLD, BACK FORK and FINAL DESTINATION 2.
After 15 years playing Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on CBS' Criminal Minds, AJ Cook turned her eye toward directing and successfully directed an episode of the series in Season 14. Most recently, she directed episode 1608 for CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION, now on Paramount+.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Criminal Minds" .... Jennifer Jareau / ... (2005-2013)
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .... Debbie Shields (2011)
"Tru Calling" .... Lindsay Walker (2003-2004)
"Dead Like Me" .... Charlotte (2003)- Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Cobie Smulders was born on April 3, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia, to a Dutch father and an English mother. As a girl, Cobie had set her sights on becoming a doctor or a marine biologist. In fact, it wasn't until high school that Cobie started to explore acting after appearing in several school productions. As a teenager, Cobie caught the eye of a modeling agency, which led to several years of world travel to places such as France, Japan, Italy, Greece, and Germany. Yet even as Cobie's modeling career was on the rise, she still managed to attend school, graduating from high school in 2000 with honors.
Once out of high school, Cobie continued modeling internationally until the opportunity arose to audition for film and television. It was not long before Cobie's natural ability as an actress impressed casting directors, landing her guest spots on television series such as Special Unit 2 (2001) and Jeremiah (2002). In addition, Cobie also appeared in the short Candy from Strangers (2001) directed by fellow Canadian rising star Eric Johnson.
Cobie got her big break just months later when she landed the role of Juliet Droil in the ABC program Veritas: The Quest (2003). The series marked her first series role for television.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"How I Met Your Mother" .... Robin Scherbatsky (2005-2013)
"The L Word" .... Leigh Ostin (2005)
"Andromeda" .... Rhade's Wife (2005)
"Smallville" .... Shannon Bell (2004)- Born in White Rock, British Columbia, Canada, Jewel Staite spent the first three years of life living in Maui, Hawaii. She started out as a model and was recommended at the age of six to act. She won an award as best actor in "Meeting Dad," a Vancouver, British Columbia Film School short.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"The L.A. Complex" .... Raquel Westbrook (2012)
"Supernatural" .... Amy Pond (2011)
"Warehouse 13" .... Loretta (2010)
"Stargate: Atlantis" .... Dr. Jennifer Keller / ... (2005-2009)
"Wonderfalls" .... Heidi Gotts (2004)
"Firefly" .... Kaylee Frye (2002-2003) - Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Tatiana Gabrielle Maslany was born September 22, 1985 in Regina, Saskatchewan, to Renate, a translator, and Dan, a woodworker. She graduated from Dr. Martin LeBoldus High school in 2003. She was a well respected student, and participated as often as possible in school productions. She is well known for her participation in the Canadian Improv Games. Maslany starred in the 2006 television movie, Booky Makes Her Mark (2006) along with Megan Follows and Stuart Hughes.
She had supporting roles in the films Eastern Promises (2007) and The Vow (2012), and came to fame starring in the series Orphan Black (2013), playing multiple roles. Maslany also had a large role in the 2015 film Woman in Gold (2015), playing a young version of Maria Altmann, Helen Mirren's character.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Orphan Black" .... Sarah Manning/Alison Hendrix/Cosima Niehaus/Helena ... (2013)
"Cracked" .... Haley Coturno aka Isabel Ann Fergus (2013)
"World Without End" .... Sister Meir (2012)
"Being Erica" .... Sarah Wexler (2009-2011)
"Alphas" .... Tracy Beaumont (2011)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Erica Cerra discovered her love of acting by her 8th birthday. After appearing in numerous commercials Erica decided to take a break from acting. Returning to the business at 22, she decided to dedicate herself whole-heartedly to living as a professional actor. She has since committed herself to extensive study with the likes of Matthew Harrison and top acting coaches Larry Moss and Gina Chiarelli.
Erica has worked alongside the likes of Lolita Davidovich, Luis Guzman, and Hank Azaria. Her most recent credits include: New Line Cinema's Blade III; Showtime's The L Word; Adam Druxman's The Condemned; and MGM's Dead Like Me. In addition to appearances on Jake 2.0, The Collector, Dead Zone and Long Weekend.Current/Recent Projects:
"Eureka" .... Jo Lupo / ... (2006-2012)
"Supernatural" .... Robin (2011)
"Smallville" .... Adrianna Tomaz / ... (2005-2010)
"Sanctuary" .... Emma Correia (2009)
"Warehouse 13" .... Jillian Whitman (2009)
"Reaper" .... Nicole Manders (2008)
"Battlestar Galactica" .... Maya (2006)- Actress
- Writer
Joanne can most recently be seen starring opposite Kevin Bacon in the third season of CITY ON A HILL for Showtime and in an episode of HUDSON & REX on Citytv. Joanne's impressive list of TV credits includes the Emmy-nominated series SEVERANCE for Apple TV+ as well as her recurring role in GODFATHER OF HARLEM for EPIX. Other TV work includes ABC's THE RESIDENT, the mini-series THE DISAPPEARANCE, CBS's ZOO, A&E's THE RETURNED, and CBS's HOSTAGES. She was also a series regular lead on Syfy's WAREHOUSE 13 and has been nominated for two Gemini Awards in her career--one for her lead role in the mini-series DIAMONDS and the other for her lead role in the mini-series PLAYING HOUSE. Joanne's feature credits include CLOSET MONSTER, which won the best Canadian Feature at TIFF 2015. On the stage, Joanne will next star as "Lady Macbeth" in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's production of MACBETH. In the past, she has performed in ROMEO AND JULIET, JULIUS CAESAR, MACBETH, MEASURE FOR MEASURE, SEVEN STORIES, OLEANNA and PROOF. Additionally, she starred in the play THE FALL, which premiered at The Huntington Theatre in Boston. As a writer, Joanne was staffed on the Amazon series, ABSENTIA.Current/Recent Project:
"Warehouse 13" .... Myka Bering (2009-2013)
"No Ordinary Family" .... Rachel Jacobs (2011)
"CSI: Miami" .... Heather Chapman (2010)
"The Deep End" .... Mia Smith (2010)
"Republic of Doyle" .... Stacey Layden (2010)- Genelle Williams is a Canadian actress who is best known for her roles as Kim Carlisle in Radio Free Roscoe, as DJ in The Latest Buzz, and as the innkeeper Leena in Warehouse 13. Acting in high school led to the beginning of Williams's professional career when a teacher saw her perform in a musical and recommended an agent to Williams.
Williams's first notable role was on the Family's Radio Free Roscoe, which aired between 2002 and 2004. In 2003, she played Kim Carlisle, a DJ for "Cougar Radio", and love interest of Robert McGrath. Over three years, she also played multiple roles on the popular CTV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.
After taking a break in her career, she appeared in the Family's new show, The Latest Buzz, as Diane Jeffreys (abbreviated "DJ"), the editor and supervisor of the young writers of Teen Buzz. She then portrayed Leena on the Syfy series Warehouse 13 from the series's start in July 2009 until the midpoint of season four in October 2012. In 2014, Williams appeared in Lifetime's The Lottery. Williams has recurring roles on Remedy and Bitten.
Williams' film work includes It's a Boy Girl Thing, The Incredible Hulk and Orphan.Genelle Williams (born February 18, 1984) is a Canadian actress who is best known for her roles as Kim Carlisle in Radio Free Roscoe, as DJ in The Latest Buzz, and as Leena in Warehouse 13.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Warehouse 13" .... Leena (2009-2013)
"Republic of Doyle" .... Colleen Simms (2013)
"Lost Girl" .... Hessa (2012)
"The Listener" .... Magda (2011)
"Warehouse 13: Of Monsters and Men" (2011) TV series .... Leena
"The Latest Buzz" .... DJ (2007-2010) - Actress
- Music Department
- Producer
Gloria Reuben is an actress, singer and published author whose impressive credentials in television, film, theater and music include portraying the HIV+ physician assistant Jeanie Boulet on the hit NBC series ER (a role that garnered her two Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination) and many other television series including Raising The Bar, Falling Skies, Marvel TV's Cloak & Dagger, City On A Hill and The First Lady.
Gloria completed her role as Krista Gordon (the therapist to Rami Malek's Elliot Alderson) in the hit TV series Mr. Robot. As Rolling Stone wrote in their review of the Mr. Robot series finale: "...what makes the scene so powerful are the performances by Rami Malek and Gloria Reuben (who delivers a masterclass in how to convey so much information while making it feel emotionally resonant)."
In film, Gloria portrayed Elizabeth Keckley alongside Daniel Day-Lewis & Sally Field in the Steven Spielberg film LINCOLN, appeared with Paul Rudd and Tina Fey in Paul Weitz's Admission, and starred opposite Samuel L. Jackson in Reasonable Doubt. Gloria's portrayal of Condoleezza Rice in David Hare's play Stuff Happens at The Public Theater in NYC garnered her a Lucille Lortel Award for Best Actress.
In music, Gloria's career includes being a backup singer for Tina Turner in 2000, which led her to record her solo record Just For You. Gloria released her first jazz album Perchance To Dream in 2015 on the iconic Mcg Jazz label, and her new album For All We Know was released on Valentine's Day 2020, again on the Mcg Jazz label, to rave reviews.
Gloria's non-fiction book My Brothers' Keeper: Two Brothers. Loved. And Lost. (an intimate tribute to her two brothers who have passed away) was published by Post Hill Press in November 2019.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Falling Skies" ... Marina (2013)
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .... Assistant U.S. Attorney Christine Danielson / ... (2002-2011)
"Drop Dead Diva" .... Professor Kathy Miller (2010)
"Raising the Bar" .... Rosalind Whitman (2008-2009)
"ER" .... Jeanie Boulet (1995-2008)- Actress
- Location Management
- Producer
Anna Silk is a Canadian actress born in New Brunswick, Canada who graduated from St. Thomas University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1997. She appeared in at least two productions at the St. Thomas Theatre, "Seven Menus" and "The Kitchen."
Anna has guest starred in numerous television shows but most famously known for playing Bo, the lead role in the hit television series Lost Girl (2010).Current/Recent Projects:
"Lost Girl" .... Bo (2010-2013)
"Republic of Doyle" .... Tania St. Croix (2011)
"Being Erica" .... Cassidy Holland (2009-2010)- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Ksenia Solo is a Latvian-Canadian actress. She was born in Riga, Latvia in to an artistic family. She is a recipient of many prestigious Canadian awards, including 3 Gemini Awards and a nominee of the first ever Canadian Screen Awards. Ksenia was the youngest actor in Canadian television history to win two consecutive Gemini Awards.
Solo is a highly versatile actress that comes from a classical ballet background. She is best known for playing the ambitious 'Veronica', rival to Natalie Portman's 'Nina' in the 5-time Oscar nominated film Black Swan, manipulative and disturbed 'Holly' opposite Dominic Monaghan in the psychological thriller Pet, and young and innocent 'Lucy' opposite Maria Bello in In Search of Fellini.
Solo's ability to transform has also earned her critical acclaim for her roles on television including fan favorite 'Kenzi' in the fantasy-noir Syfy hit Lost Girl, real life socialite and wife of America's most infamous traitor 'Peggy Shippen' alongside Jamie Bell in AMC's historical drama TURN: Washington's Spies and Cosima's romantic love interest 'Shay' opposite Tatiana Maslany in BBC's Orphan Black.
No stranger to the comic book world, Ksenia played Dodge in the highly anticipated FOX/DreamWorks comic book adaptation of Locke & Key, which was executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and directed by Mark Romanek. Her other work includes starring on CW's Life Unexpected alongside Brittany Robertson, Shiri Appleby and Austin Butler and playing Stephen Colbert's daughter in the The Ron Howard produced pilot The Untitled Ken Finkleman project, to name a few.
Solo's most recent indie feature, Tulipani, Love, Honour and a Bicycle, directed by Oscar winner Mike Van Diem, received a standing ovation at its world premiere at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. Ksenia had to learn Italian for her role in the film.
In 2018 Solo was offered the role of Susie Miller in History Channels Project Blue Book, produced by Academy Award Winner Robert Zumeckis. The show premiered on January 8th, 2019 and became a break out hit as the most watched show on cable television. Project Blue Book was picked up for season 2 and will begin filming in the summer of 2019.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Lost Girl" .... Kenzi (2010-2013)
"Nikita" .... Irina ( 2011)
"Life Unexpected" .... Natasha Siviac 2010-2011)
"Renegadepress.com" .... Zoey Jones (2004-2008)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Zoie Palmer is an English-Canadian actress, born in Calne, Wiltshire, England, to parents of Irish and British descent. She earned her B.F.A. at York University in Toronto, Canada, in 2001; and has since been featured in a variety of film and television projects, including the critically acclaimed The Reagans (2003) as Patti Reagan and Out of the Ashes (2003) as Didi Goldstein; and starred as Abby in Devil's Perch (2005). Palmer has guest-starred in several television series, such as The CW action drama Nikita (2010) in the episode "Girl's Best Friend" as Anya Vimer; in the HBO Canada comedy Call Me Fitz (2010) episode "Don of Differently Abled" as Laura (2011); and the CTV crime drama The Listener (2009) episode "The Shooting" as Staff Sgt. McCoy (2012). She had a recurring role in the popular CTV music drama Instant Star (2004) as rock singer Patsy Sewer (2006-2007); was a co-lead in the Global drama The Guard (2008) as Carly Greig; and starred as Dr. Lauren Lewis in the groundbreaking Showcase supernatural drama Lost Girl (2010). Zoie played the main role of The Android in the science fiction series Dark Matter (2015). Film work includes the award winning short Terminal Venus (2003) as Annabelle; horror thriller Devil (2010) as Cheryl; crime thriller Cold Blooded (2012) as officer Frances Jane; comedy Sex After Kids (2013) as Lou; and the fantasy adventure Patch Town (2014) as Bethany. In 2011, Zoie Palmer was nominated for "Outstanding Performance - Female" by ACTRA for her performance as Haley in The Untitled Work of Paul Shepard (2010). She was awarded "Best Actor" for "Terminal Venus" at the 2004 Baja Film Festival (Mexico), and the "Gold Medallion Acting Award for Best Actress in a Feature Film" for "Cold Blooded" by the 2012 BareBones International Film Festival (US). In 2014, Palmer received the "Fan Choice Award for Favourite Canadian Screen Star" by the Canadian Screen Awards.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Wynnona Earp" .... Jolene (2018-21)
"Dark Matter" ... Android (2015–2017)
"Lost Girl" .... Lauren (2010-2013)
"Search and Rescue" .... Carly Greig (2008-2009)- Actress
- Producer
Rachel Alice Marie Skarsten was born April 23, 1985 in Toronto, to Mary Aileen (Self) and Dr. Stan Skarsten. She has a younger brother, Jonathan.
Rachel danced for the Royal Academy of Dance for twelve years, earning her Elementary Level with distinction in 1999. After an injury to her ankle, Rachel was forced to give up dance and turned to sports. She played at the highest level of competitive female hockey as a goalie for the Leaside Wildcats in Toronto, where in 2002 she won the Toronto City Championships in a shootout.
One of her first movie roles was Caroline Lofton on Virginia's Run (2002)
At 16 she won a major role -- that of superhero Black Canary/Dinah Lance -- in the WB series Birds of Prey (2002), after being discovered by Producer Brian Robins. After the show was canceled, she moved home from Los Angeles eager to take a hiatus from acting, to graduate high school and pursue an undergraduate degree. After graduating from Earl Haig Secondary School in the top 10% of her class, and being named an Ontario Scholar, she was accepted into the prestigious Canadian Queen's University. There she completed a double major in English Literature and Classical History. After graduation, she backpacked around Western Europe for four months with friends. She moved back to Los Angeles in the spring of 2008.
Following this, she returned to acting with arcs on Flashpoint, The Listener and The LA Complex.
Rachel represented the role of Tamsin in the supernatural crime drama television series Lost Girl (2010-2016), Andrea in the successful movie Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Queen Elizabeth I in the CW series Reign; she was seen too in Aaron Sorkin's Molly's Game (2017) and recently she played Poppy Langmore in the second season of Bravo's Imposters (2018), from Universal Cable Productions.Current/Recent Projects:
"Lost Girl" .... Tamsin (2013)
"Beauty and the Beast" .... Brooke / ... (2012)
"The L.A. Complex" .... Roxanne (2012)
"The Listener" .... Elyse (2011-2012)
"Flashpoint" .... Natalie Braddock (4 episodes, 2011)- Canadian actress Athena Karkanis began her professional career in acting in 1996 with several episodes of Stickin' Around (1996). Since that time, Athena has an extensive career in film, television and voice acting. Her credits include the Canadian teen drama The Best Years (2007), The Border (2008), and Wild Kratts (2010). Athena also had a recurring role in the "Saw" movie saga, particularly Saw IV (2007) and Saw VI (2009). During the course of 2011-2012, Athena found work on the supernatural series Lost Girl (2010) and contributed voice-work for video games such as Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011) and Diablo III (2012).Current/Recent Projects:
"Low Winter Sun" ... (2013)
"Transporter: The Series" .... Mauga (2012)
"Supernatural" .... Andrea Kormos (2012)
"The Firm" (2012)
"Wild Kratts" .... Aviva Corcovado / ... ( 2011-2012)
"Murdoch Mysteries" .... Dr. Iris Bajjali (2012)
"Lost Girl" .... Nadia (2011-2012) - Actress
- Producer
- Visual Effects
Sara Canning is a Canadian actress. She co-starred on The CW television series The Vampire Diaries as Jenna Sommers, and appeared in the 2009 feature film, Black Field. She starred as Dylan Weir in the Canadian television series, Primeval: New World, and as Dr. Melissa Conner on the Global medical drama Remedy. Canning appeared in the 2017 theatrical film War for the Planet of the Apes. She is also known for her role as Jacquelyn Scieszka in the Netflix TV series A Series of Unfortunate Events.Born: 14 July 1987, Gander, Newfoundland, Canada
Graduate of Vancouver Film School.
Raised in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Primeval: New World" .... Dylan Weir (2012-2013)
"Hannah's Law" (2012) (TV) .... Hannah Beaumont
"The Vampire Diaries" .... Jenna Sommers (2009-2012)- Born in Montréal, Québec, Missy lived most of her life in Surrey, British Columbia, with her father, a minister; her mother; and two sisters. She began her career in front of the camera at age 18, when she started modeling. The print advertisements soon turned into commercials for Mercedes Benz, Sprint Canada, and the Olympics. It wasn't long before Hollywood came calling.
Missy's first guest appearance was on the action-drama series Dark Angel (2000), opposite Jessica Alba. She followed that with the role of Julia on the critically acclaimed cable series The Chris Isaak Show (2001). Her next audition landed her the plum role of Tory Stratton in Black Sash (2003). She also had starring roles on the shows Life as We Know It (2004) and Reaper (2007). Missy starred as Haley Graham in the 2006 gymnastics movie Stick It (2006). She also starred as police officer Andy McNally in ABC's prime-time cop show Rookie Blue (2010).
A dedicated soccer player, Missy's new schedule has forced her to take time away from the sport, but she picks up games whenever she can. She also enjoys snowboarding and outdoor sports on the local Vancouver mountains. She resides in Vancouver with her family.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Rookie Blue" .... Andy McNally (2010-2013)
"Cybergeddon" .... Chloe Jocelyn (2012)
"Reaper" .... Andi Prendergast (2007-2009)
"Heroes" .... Candice Wilmer (2007) - Tat is an artist and long time art lover. A senior member of LS&CO Studios and a company member of Gracemoon Arts Company under the artistic direction of Michèle Lonsdale Smith. She believes in the importance of artistic integrity, support of the arts, artists, and the artistic community. Tat is here on this spinning blue dot in the middle of infinity as a practicing actor, and comedian.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Murdoch Mysteries" .... Louise Butler (2013)
"Cracked" .... Annalise Byrne (2013)
"Flashpoint" .... Winnie Camden (2009-2012)
"The L.A. Complex" .... Dawna (2012) - Toronto native Alexandra Doig was born on June 8th, to Filipina mother Gloria and Irish-Scottish father David. Her parents held season tickets to their local theater, and Lexa was inspired to begin acting after seeing a production of "Porgy and Bess" at the age of nine. She dropped out of high school in grade 13, did modeling and commercial work, and hosted YTV's Video & Arcade Top 10 (1991) with friend Gordon Michael Woolvett.
Her first professional job came at the age of 19, when she was cast opposite William Shatner and Greg Evigan in "TekWar". She went on to appear in several projects for both the big and small screens, including CI5: The New Professionals (1998), Jungleground (1995) and No Alibi (2000), before landing a lead role in Jason X (2001), the 10th installment in the Friday the 13th series. Shortly after, she captured the title role in Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda (2000) starring as the Andromeda Ascendant's sophisticated artificial intelligence system. She has also completed guest stints on several popular television shows, including Traders (1996), Earth: Final Conflict (1997), The Chris Isaak Show (2001). Theatre credits include "Arsenic and Old Lace" and "Romeo and Juliet".
In her spare time, Lexa enjoys reading, roller-blading and playing RPG video games, "Dungeons and Dragons" being her favorite. She currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia with husband Michael Shanks, children Mia and Samuel and two cats.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Continuum" .... Sonya Valentine (2012-2013)
"Arctic Air" .... Petra Hossa (2012-2013)
"Primeval: New World" .... Dr. Fridkin (2013)
"Smallville" .... Dr. Christina Lamell (2010-2011)
"V" .... Dr. Leah Pearlman (2010)
"Stargate SG-1" .... Dr. Carolyn Lam (2005-2007)
"Andromeda" .... Andromeda Ascendant (2000-2005) - Actress
- Director
- Producer
Cindy Sampson was born on 27 May 1978 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is an actress and director, known for Supernatural (2005), Private Eyes (2016) and The Shrine (2010). She has been married to Ryan Wickel since 7 July 2016.Born: 27 May 1978, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Supernatural" .... Lisa Braeden (2007-2011)
"Being Human" .... Cindy Lanham (2011)
"Durham County" .... Molly Crocker / ... (2009)- Actress
- Writer
Liane Balaban is the daughter of a Catholic mother, a medical secretary, and a Jewish father from the former Soviet Republic (now an independent country) of Uzbekistan. Balaban made her debut as the 15-year-old Mooney Pottie, a '70s misfit longing to escape the Cape Breton coal-mining town in Allan Moyle's New Waterford Girl (1999). She made a successful follow-up with Saint Jude (2000) by John L'Ecuyer.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Motive" .... Sarah Muller (2013)
"Rouge Brésil" .... Aude (2013)
"Supernatural" .... Amelia Richardson (2012-2013)
"Alphas" .... Anna Levy (2011-2012)
"NCIS: Los Angeles" .... Emma Mastin (2010)- Mia Kirshner was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Etti, a teacher, and Sheldon Kirshner, a journalist. Her father is of Polish Jewish descent and her mother is a Bulgarian Jewish immigrant. Mia had a middle class upbringing and graduated from McGill University with a degree in English Literature. She had a love for acting from her school days at the Jarvis Institute, and her parents helped find her a talent agent at the age of 12, then began acting in several Canadian television series.
By the age of 14, Mia was acting professionally and made her film debut in 1993 in Denys Arcand's Love and Human Remains (1993). Kirshner won a Genie nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a supporting role for her part in the film. Mia's performance also brought her to the attention of Atom Egoyan, who cast her as the female lead in the 1994 film Exotica (1994). Mia's depiction of a sexy stripper in the film, won her critical acclaim, and by 1996 she established herself with an equally inspiring performance in The Crow: City of Angels (1996).
Having established herself in Hollywood as a leading and versatile performer, Mia also appeared in the first three episodes of 24 (2001) as the assassin Mandy in 2001. She would later reprise the role for the second season's finale and in the latter half of the show's fourth season. Also in 2001, Kirshner played Catherine Wyler, The Cruelest Girl in School, in Not Another Teen Movie (2001). The character is primarily a spoof of Kathryn Merteuil (played by Sarah Michelle Gellar) in Cruel Intentions (1999), and was partially based on Mackenzie Siler (played by Anna Paquin) from She's All That (1999). In the music video for Marilyn Manson: Tainted Love (2001), which was featured on the movie's soundtrack, she made a cameo appearance as her character Catherine Wyler.
In 2004, Kirshner was cast as author Jenny Schecter, a main character in the drama series The L Word (2004). She remained with the show for all of the show's six seasons through 2009. She won several awards for her role as Jenny Schecter, and a world-wide fan base which followed her character throughout the seasons of the L Word.
In 2006, Mia starred in Brian De Palma's The Black Dahlia (2006) in which she plays the young aspiring actress, Elizabeth Short, who was mysteriously mutilated and murdered in 1947. While the film itself was critically panned, many reviews singled out her performance for acclaim. In 2010, Kirshner co-starred in the film 30 Days of Night: Dark Days (2010) which began filming in the fall of 2009. In 2010, she was cast as Isobel Fleming, a guest role on The Vampire Diaries (2009).
In 2011, she voiced the title character in Bear 71 (2012), a National Film Board of Canada web documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
On April 20, 2012, it was announced that Kirshner would join the new Syfy series Defiance (2013).
Kirshner was ranked #43 on the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2002. She and Beverly Polcyn were nominated for Best Kiss at the 2002 MTV Movie Awards (2002) for Not Another Teen Movie (2001). In 2012 it was announced that Kirshner would be the face of Monica Rich Kosann's jewelry collection.
Already established as Canada's most decorated female performer, Mia is also a decorated writer, winning acclaim for her 2007 book I Live Here.Born: 25 January 1975, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Trade Mark: Often plays deeply troubled characters. Frequently plays manipulative, sociopathic characters
Was raised in Toronto by her father, who is a journalist, and mother, who is a teacher. The granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, her father, Sheldon, a journalist for The Canadian Jewish News, was born in a displaced person camp in Germany in 1946. He met her mother, Etti, a Bulgarian Jewish refugee, in Israel. Kirshner has a younger sister.
Ranked #38 in Stuff magazine's "102 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002).
Has written a book called 'I Live Here'. "I Live Here is a paper documentary - an intimate journey to humanitarian crises in four corners of the world: war in Chechnya, ethnic cleansing in Burma, globalization in Mexico, and AIDS in Malawi.".
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Defiance" .... Kenya (2013)
"The Vampire Diaries" .... Isobel Flemming (2010-2011)
"CSI: NY" .... Deborah Carter (2009)
"The Cleaner" .... April May (2009)
"The L Word" .... Jenny Schecter (2004-2009) - Nicole Muñoz was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. She began her acting career at the age of four. With over fifteen years experience Nicole has garnered over 40 credits including beloved shows such as Once Upon A Time, Supernatural, The 100, Defiance and a lead role in SYFY's Van Helsing.Current/Recent TV Projects::
"Defiance" .... Christie McCawley (2013)
"Hemlock Grove" .... Hermila (2013)
"Sanctuary" .... Jessica Mitchell (2009)
"Defying Gravity" .... Palestinian Girl (2009) - Actress
- Writer
- Director
AGAM DARSHI is an award winning actress, writer and director working internationally in TV, Film and Theater.
She worked with Ava DuVernay's series DMZ for HBOMAX, as Mia Franklin working opposite Rosario Dawson. She also starred in Oscar nominated director Deepa Mehta's newest film FUNNY BOY based on Shyam Selvadurai's best selling novel, for which Agam was nominated for a CANADIAN SCREEN AWARD IN 2021, and won a Leo Award for her performance.
Agam wrote, produced and directed DONKEYHEAD. The film, starring Agam as Mona Ghuman, also stars Kim Coates (Son's of Anarchy), Sandy Sidhu (Nurses), Stephen Lobo (Nancy Drew, Snow Piercer) and Husein Mandhavji (Shitt's Creek), was Executive Produced by Deepa Mehta. DONKEYHEAD was acquired by Array Distribution and premiered on Netflix USA/UK/AUS/NZ on January 21 2022. It was the opening film for the Mosaic Film Festival where it screened at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, and won Best Feature Film Award, Best Support Actor and Best editing. Agam won best direction in a feature film at the Vancouver Women's International Film Festival and was the opening film at 75th Yorkton International Film Festival in May. Donkeyhead won 3 Leo Awards in 2022 for best screenplay, best lead actress and best lead actor. Agam was also awarded best director at the 43rd Durban International Film Festival in 2022. Agam was been nominated for outstanding achievement in directing for the 2022 Director's Guild of Canada Awards and wonBest Lead Performance by a Female at the 2022 ACTRA/UBCP awards.
Agam recently co created and directed the pilot episode of the TV Series Our Big Punjabi Family, set to premiere in 2023.
Agam is a recipient of the illustrious Film Independent Project Involve 2020 Fellowship as a writer, and is the co-founded the VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL (VISAFF). Currently in its tenth year, the festival focuses on 'bridging the gap' between South Asian talent and mainstream audiences, by breaking stereotypes and expanding North American views on South Asian culture.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Arrow" .... Anastasia (2013)
"Ring of Fire" .... Audrey Lee / ... (2012)
"Sanctuary" .... Kate Freelander (2009-2011)- Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Pascale Hutton was born on 14 June 1979 in Creston, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress and producer, known for Sanctuary (2008), Fantastic Four (2005) and Chaos (2005). She has been married to Danny Dorosh since 2002. They have two children.Born: 14 June 1979, Creston, British Columbia, Canada
Acted in local theatre productions in Edmonton and did voice-over work for radio before landing the role of "Beth-Ann" in Ginger Snaps 2: Unleashed (2004).
Attended the BFA conservatory acting program at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
Lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with her husband, Danny Dorosh [2009].
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Arctic Air" .... Krista Ivarson (2012-2013)
"Continuum" .... Alicia Fuentes (2012)
"Fringe" .... Sally Clark (2010-2012)
"Sanctuary" .... Abby Corrigan (2010-2011)- Canadian actress Emily Bett Rickards was born on July 24, 1991. She attended film school after graduating high school, and also attended Alida Vocal Studio. She played "Felicity Smoak" on the CW network's Arrow (2012) and The Flash (2014), and appears in the upcoming, acclaimed feature film, Brooklyn (2015), alongside Oscar nominees Saoirse Ronan and Julie Walters. Emily currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia.Emily Bett Rickards (born July 24, 1991) is a Canadian actress best known for portraying the character Felicity Smoak in The CW Television Network series, Arrow.
Rickards was born and raised on the West coast of Canada. Beginning her career path at a young age, she introduced herself to musical theatre and dance, with the hope that in the future she would introduce herself to more serious acting. So she graduated from high school early and attended the Vancouver Film School to complete the Acting Essentials Program. Following the completion of the program, she attended an open call audition which earned her an agent.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Arrow" .... Felicity Smoak (2012-2013)
"Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story (2013) (TV) .... Lauren Phillps
"Soldiers of the Apocalypse" .... Fourty (2013)
... aka "S.O.T.A." - Canada (English title) (short title) - Actress
- Director
- Producer
Elisha Ann Cuthbert (born November 30, 1982) is a Canadian actress and model. She became internationally known for playing Kim Bauer in the series 24 (2001); Danielle in the teen comedy film The Girl Next Door (2004) and Carly Jones in the horror remake House of Wax (2005). She was voted the sexiest actress in the world in 2015 by the magazine Glam'Mag. In 2013, she was elected the most "Beautiful woman of American TV."
Cuthbert is considered a sex symbol, and she has often been cited as one of the "sexiest" women and as one of the "most beautiful" in the world.
At the age of 14, Cuthbert made her feature film debut in the 1997 family-drama Dancing on the Moon (1997). Her first major lead role came in the 1998 drama film Airspeed (1999) (No Control) alongside Joe Mantegna. In 2001, she starred in the movie My Daughter's Secret Life (2001), in which she received her first award, the Gemini Awards, but her career began in earnest in the decade of 2000 when she was listed to play Kim Bauer, daughter of Jack Bauer in the award-winning action series 24 (2001). Subsequently, Cuthbert appeared in the lead role in the films The Quiet (2005) and Captivity (2007).
From 2011 to 2013, Cuthbert starred as Alex Kerkovich, in the series Happy Endings (2011).
In 2011, Cuthbert was named one of "The 100 Hottest Women of the 2000s", and also entered the list of "The 25 Hottest Blonde Bombshell Actresses" by Complex magazine. In 2013 GQ Magazine listed her among "The 100 Hottest Women of the 21st Century."Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Happy Endings" .... Alex Kerkovich (2011-2013)
"Happy Endings: Happy Rides" .... Alex Kerkovich (2012)
"The Forgotten" .... Maxine Denver (2010)
"24" .... Kim Bauer (2001-2010)- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Kathleen Munroe was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Kathleen is an actor and director, known for Patriot (2015), Strangers (2017) and Call Me Fitz (2010).Born: 9 April 1982, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; now resides in Los Angeles, California.
Speaks fluent French. Writes and plays music, sometimes under the moniker Bloom.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Supernatural" .... Elizabeth / ... (2007-2012)
"Call Me Fitz" .... Ali Devon / ... (2010-2012)
"CSI: NY" .... Samantha Flack (2008-2012)
"Alphas" .... Danielle Rosen (2011-2012)- Bree Williamson was born on 28 December 1979 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for One Life to Live (1968), A Beginner's Guide to Snuff (2016) and Haven (2010). She has been married to Michael Roberts since 2008. They have one child. She was previously married to Josh Evans.Born: 28 December 1979, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" .... Becca Sabin (2013)
"Deception" .... Vivian Lawson (2013)
"Haven" .... Claire Callahan (2012) - Actress
- Producer
- Director
Nina Dobrev is a Bulgarian-born Canadian actress. Her best-known television roles are Mia Jones in Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001) and Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce on The Vampire Diaries (2009). Her film work includes The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), Let's Be Cops (2014), The Final Girls (2015), xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017), and Dog Days (2018).
From a very young age, she showed great enthusiasm and talent for the arts: dance, gymnastics, theater, music, visual arts, and acting. Modeling jobs led to commercials, which turned into film auditions; she booked roles in the feature films Fugitive Pieces (2007), Away from Her (2006), and the popular CTV television series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001), which led to The Vampire Diaries (2009), where she played the lead role for 6 seasons.
Nina loves to travel and has often visited Europe for pleasure, as well as to compete internationally, representing Canada in Aesthetic gymnastics. She enjoys playing volleyball and soccer, swimming, rock climbing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and horseback riding.
Above all, acting is her passion, and she sees it as an adventure that has just begun; she believes that the journey and the characters we create along the way will help us understand ourselves.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"The Vampire Diaries" .... Elena Gilbert / ... (2009-2013)
"Degrassi: The Next Generation" .... Mia Jones (2006-2009)- Actress
- Producer
Meghan Ory is a Canadian actress, born in Victoria, British Columbia. She started acting in theater before her teens, but was prohibited by her mother-a drama teacher-from auditioning for film and TV roles until she could pay for her own head shots. She made her film debut in The Darklings, a 1999 cable movie starring Suzanne Somers and Timothy Busfield. She has written a series of teen books called Chronicles of the Girl Wars, inspired by her experiences in high school, that she has described as "Mean Girls meets Ugly Betty." She and her husband were accepted to study Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London in the summer of 2012.20 August 1982, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Recipient of the Fine Arts Award for Acting from the Royal Oak School in 1996. Remains good friends with "Higher Ground" (2000) co-stars and fellow Canadians Jewel Staite and A.J. Cook.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Once Upon a Time" .... Ruby / ... (2011-2013)
"Supernatural" .... Sally (2012)
"True Justice" .... Juliet (2010-2011)- Actress
- Producer
Kristin Kreuk was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Deanna Che, who is of Chinese ancestry, and Peter Kreuk, who is of Dutch descent. Her parents are landscape architects. She attended and graduated from Eric Hamber Secondary School. Although she did some stage work in school, she focused more on her studies. She described herself as shy and boring.
For her first professional work, she went to an open casting audition for Edgemont (2000), a teen drama series aired on CBC Television in Canada. She plays the role as "Laurel Yeung". Laurel was the last main character to be cast because the casting director was having a problem finding an actress. Fortunately, for them (and us), they found Kristin just in time.
Her career was set to take off when she landed on the highly acclaimed serial drama series for The WB, Smallville (2001). It follows the story of "Clark Kent" in his pre-Superman days in a small town of Smallville, Kansas. Kreuk played the role as "Lana Lang", Clark Kent's object of desire before he meets "Lois Lane".
Smallville (2001) proved to be a giant step for Kristin's acting career, as she landed several interviews with several magazines, including YM (Young and Modern) and Rolling Stone. She also did a commercial for Neutrogena, popular for its skin care products.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Beauty and the Beast" .... Catherine Chandler (2012-2013)
"Ben Hur" .... Tirzah (2010)
"Chuck" .... Hannah (2010)
"Smallville" .... Lana Lang / ... (2001-2009)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Emily Irene VanCamp (born May 12, 1986) is a Canadian actress, known for her lead roles on the WB series Everwood (2002), the ABC dramas Brothers & Sisters (2006) and Revenge (2011), and as Sharon Carter / Agent 13 in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Captain America: Civil War (2016). VanCamp stars as the female lead in the Fox medical drama series The Resident (2018), which debuted in January 2018 as a midseason entry in the 2017-18 US television season. VanCamp was born in Port Perry, Ontario. She is the third of four daughters born to Cindy and Robert VanCamp. Her father is an animal nutritionist and her first job was working for her father, delivering food to clients in and around her hometown. VanCamp started studying dance at age three, and wanting to become a professional dancer, at the age of 11 convinced her parents to let her attend a summer training program in Montreal. At 12, she was accepted at the École supérieure de ballet du Québec, the training program of Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, and moved in with a local French Canadian family.
In 1998, VanCamp became interested in acting after visiting her sister Katie on the set of the film Ladies Room (1999). She started taking acting classes on Saturday afternoons, found an agent and, after working on a few commercials, was cast in the second part of the three-part season-seven premiere of the Canadian children's horror anthology television series Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1990)Her character was present in one scene and spoke no dialogue, playing opposite a 17-year-old Elisha Cuthbert.Born: 12 May 1986, Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Ballet dancer & photographer. When she was first cast on "Everwood" (2002), her first big splurge was on a F100 Nikon Camera. Was named one of E! Online's Sizzlin' 16 in 2003.
Lives in a suburb of Montréal and is a big Montreal Canadiens fan. Grew up speaking French and is fluent in the language.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Revenge" .... Emily Thorne / ... (2011-2013)
"Brothers & Sisters" .... Rebecca Harper (2007-2010)
"Ben Hur" .... Esther (2010)- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Award-winning actress, director, producer, Katheryn Winnick, is best known for starring and directing the critically acclaimed, Emmy award-winning television series "Vikings." Winnick made her directorial debut in sixth and final season which earned her "Best Director" at the 2020 WIN Awards. She produced and starred in Sean Penn's "Flag Day" that premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and recently starred in David E. Kelley's critically acclaimed series "Big Sky" that was ABC's most watched and highest-rated debut since 2017. She started her production company, Kat Scratch Inc., to champion strong female-lead stories.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Vikings" .... Lagertha Lothbrok / ... (2013)
"Transporter: The Series" .... Darcy Daniels ( 2012)
"Nikita" .... Kelly (2011)
"The Glades" .... Valerie Dorman (2011)
"Bones" .... Hannah Burley (7 episodes, 2010-2011)- Actress
- Producer
- Art Department
Jessalyn Gilsig has an extensive list of theater credits to her name. A graduate of McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Gilsig received her theatrical training at the American Repertory Theatre's Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University. Among the American Repertory Theatre projects in which she appeared are "The Cherry Orchard," "Henry V," "The Oresteia," "Tartuffe" and "The Tempest." She also appeared in the Alliance Theatre production of "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," and in numerous other live productions and television commercials.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Vikings" .... Siggy Haraldson / ... (2013)
"The Good Wife" .... Janie Ludwig (2013)
"Glee" .... Terri Schuester (2009-2012)
"Imaginary Bitches" .... Jessalyn (2008-2009)
"Heroes" .... Meredith Gordon (2007-2008)- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe was born to a Chinese father and a Scottish mother on January 20th in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. At a young age, Crystal and her family moved to Hong Kong, where she spent a few years, becoming fluent in Cantonese. Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe started her professional acting career at fifteen years old and was quickly cast to appear in numerous television series including Stargate SGI, The Twilight Zone, The L word, and many more. As her film career blossomed she became one of Hollywood's most in-demand 'Scream Queens' starring in numerous films including the beloved franchise "Final Destination", Wrong Turn, and Black Christmas. She would later go on to star as the Sci-fi heroine in the Canadian-produced series 'Primeval' as Toby Nance. She has gone on to star in the hit series 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered'. where she has been nominated for multiple awards for Best Actress for her portrayal of the quirky and lovable Rita Haywith. While filming the second season of Signed Sealed Delivered, Yan-Kay Crystal recognized that she had a great desire to spend time behind the camera in the director's chair. She has gone on to produce and direct numerous award-winning short films and was nominated for Best International Director for her short film The Curtain.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Primeval: New World" .... Toby Nance (2012-2013)
"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour" .... Cassandra (2012)
"Smallville" .... Vala (2010)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Alison Pill was most recently seen in HELLO TOMORROW! for Apple TV+. She previously starred in the CBS All Access series, STAR TREK: PICARD, Alex Garland's FX miniseries, DEVS, and the Amazon series, THEM. Pill's other television work includes Ryan Murphy's AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT, the ABC drama THE FAMILY, the acclaimed Aaron Sorkin HBO series THE NEWSROOM, the HBO drama IN TREATMENT, THE BOOK OF DANIEL, and LIFE WITH JUDY GARLAND: ME AND MY SHADOWS.
Alison's film credits include ALL MY PUNY SORROWS, which premiered at TIFF in 2021 and the Oscar nominated biopic, VICE, written and directed by Adam McKay, opposite Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Steve Carrell. Pill's other film credits include MISS SLOANE, HAIL CAESAR!, SNOWPIERCER, GOON, SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, MILK, DAN IN REAL LIFE, DEAR WENDY, and PIECES OF APRIL. Next up for Alison is Michael Shannon's ERIC LARUE.
Alison starred on Broadway in the Tony nominated production of THREE TALL WOMEN, written by Edward Albee, directed by Joe Mantello, and opposite Glenda Jackson and Laurie Metcalf. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her Broadway debut in THE LIEUTENANT OF INISHMORE and for a Lucille Lortel Award for ON THE MOUNTAIN. She won The Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble in the U.S. premiere of THE DISTANCE FROM HERE.Current/Recent TV Projects:
"The Newsroom" .... Maggie Jordan (2012-2013)
"The Pillars of the Earth" .... Maud (2010)
"In Treatment" .... April (2009)
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" .... Kelsey Murphy (2008)
"Law & Order: Criminal Intent" .... Lisa Ramsey (1 episode, 2006)- Actress
- Producer
Lauren Lee Smith was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress and producer, known for Trick 'r Treat (2007), Mutant X (2001) and Pathology (2008). She has been married to Dillon Casey since March 2024. She was previously married to Erik Lee Steingröver.Born: 19 June 1980, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
During her youth she traveled around the world with her family and has lived in Europe, Central America, The U.S. and Canada. Noticed by a fashion scout when she was just 13 years old, her first professional acting job was a featured role in Get Carter (2000) starring Sylvester Stallone. In 2002 Lauren was nominated for a Gemini for her role as Evil Emma in Mutant X's Double Vision.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Ring of Fire" .... Emily Booth (2012)
"The Listener" .... Michelle McCluskey (2011-2012)
"Good Dog" .... Claire (2011)
"Psych" .... Lillian (2010)
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" .... Riley Adams (2008-2009)
"Intelligence" .... Tina (2006-2007)- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Known primarily for her acting career, 'In Her Name' is Sarah Carter's debut as a feature director and filmmaker. This movie premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Canadian-born, Sarah trained classically in theater, dance, and fine arts at Ryerson University Toronto. When she arrived in Los Angeles, her acting career took off quickly with string of long-running series regular roles. She became well known for her role as "Madeleine Poe" opposite James Woods on CBS' Shark directed by Spike Lee and most recently she took the lead as "Harper Deakins" opposite Cole Hauser and Richard Shiff on her series Rogue.
Her guest-starring and recurring roles leave a memorable impression, namely as "Alicia Baker" on the CW's Smallville; as "Wrenn Darcy" opposite Peter Krause, Donald Sutherland, and Jill Clayburgh in HBO's Dirty Sexy Money; as "Cassie" in the much-talked-about "The Sundance Kids" episode of HBO's Entourage; as "Lynn Downey" on CBS' long-running remake of Hawaii Five-0, and she's maintained her status as a fan favorite recurring as "Cicada," the first female villain, on CW's The Flash, as well as a guest-star in Law & Order SVU opposite Mariska Hargitay portraying a charismatic capo of NXIVM sex cult.
Her success as an actor inspired a quiet pursuit of the director's chair beginning with Judd Apatow and Seth Rogan inviting her into the writing room to develop her character on their comedy series 'Undeclared'. Since then, she has shadowed and worked with several top directors, most notably over the course of her 5-year run on Steven Spielberg's "Falling Skies".
In film, Sarah has starred in several independent and studio pictures, including Haven, Killing Zelda Sparks, Berkeley, The Weinstein Co.'s DOA: Dead or Alive, New Line Cinema's Final Destination 2. She appeared opposite Rachel McAdams, as "Diane" in SpyGlass Pictures' blockbuster, The Vow, and opposite Larenz Tate as "Veronica" in Business Ethics.
With the birth of her daughter, Alice, Sarah completed her first original screenplay, 'Girl Who Needed A Ride'. She is CEO and founder of her own house, Cheshire Moon Productions. Along with her husband, Emmy Award-winning editor, Kevin Barth, she has successfully produced two full-length features, "A Pity", and her self-penned directorial debut "In Her Name". Both have shared success on the 2022 festival circuit.
Sarah honors her mastery of the artistic process by teaching and contributing as a philanthropist in various ways. She's worked with teenage boys at Camp Kilpatrick Juvenile Delinquent Hall to help them tell their stories and move their emotions creatively, and facilitates women's groups intended to share and release trauma, celebrate wisdom, and find freedom in a safe community. For years, she was the spokesperson for The Breast Cancer Fund promoting health and wellness, raising funds for research, and was featured in Elle Magazine for climbing Mt. Shasta in honor of all the women in her life and around the world who live with or who have died fighting cancer. Today, Cheshire Moon Productions has partnered with EmpowerHer, an organization to support and inspire young women who have lost their mothers.
Working and traveling alone as an actor for over a decade, she values her ability to bond and communicate beyond language and culture. As a practicing Buddhist and yogini, with professional training in core energetics, and having acquired teaching status for her studies with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes on story analysis and channeling archetypes, Sarah applies her experience as a mystic to all facets of her life's work.
Along with being a professional actor, director, writer, producer, and devoted mother, Sarah is a singer/songwriter in her band, "SanguinDrake."Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Falling Skies" .... Margaret (2011-2012)
"White Collar" .... Pierce Spelman (2010)
"CSI: NY" .... Haylen Becall (2009)
"The Cleaner" .... Liz (2009)
"Dirty Sexy Money" .... Wrenn (2008)
"Shark" .... Madeleine Poe (2006-2008)- Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Tricia Helfer is a Canadian cover girl model-turned-actress who has developed her resume beyond the catwalk to include many diverse roles highlighting her versatile and natural screen presence. Best known as the face of the series, and for her Leo award-winning lead performance as the humanoid, Cylon 'Number Six' in the critically acclaimed Syfy series, Battlestar Galactica (2004), Helfer has since gone on to book leading roles on a wide variety of networks. Tricia currently stars in FOX's "Lucifer", switching gears from the role as Lucifer's mother Charlotte, to an attorney by the same name.
Prior to "Lucifer," Tricia was recurring in season two of the Playstation & Sony Picture TV series, "Powers." Just before that, Helfer also played the lead of the Syfy channel's original miniseries "Ascension" co-starring Brian Van Holt. In early 2014, Helfer starred as the lead of the ABC series, "Killer Women". The Sofia Vergara-produced series followed beautiful badass Molly Parker (Helfer), in the notorious Texas Rangers frontier patrol, as she pursued justice despite being embroiled in a continuous fight for her peers' respect.
Born in Donalda, Alberta, Canada, Helfer launched her modeling career at age 17, and erupted into an international superstar after winning the Ford Models' Supermodel of the World Contest in 1992. Her modeling credits include appearances in high-end ad campaigns for Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Versace, Givenchy, and Dolce & Gabbana as well as covers for national publications such as ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Flare and Vogue.
In 2002, Helfer turned her focus to acting, moving to Los Angeles and quickly earning a guest star spot on the second season finale of "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation." The following year she earned her break with "Battlestar Galactica," achieving a remarkably fast and successful transition into acting. During her hiatus from "Battlestar Galactica," Helfer portrayed the legendary Farrah Fawcett in NBC's film, "Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels." She furthered expanded her portfolio by starring as 'Stephanie Jacobs' opposite Dennis Hopper and Billy Zane in the independent feature "Memory," and later starred alongside LeeLee Sobieski in another independent, "Walk All Over Me," which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Helfer returned to the small-screen in 2008, joining the cast of the USA Network's hit series, "Burn Notice" for a multi-episode arc. The next year she filmed recurring guest spots on the award-winning CBS comedy, "Two and a Half Men," while appearing on Fox's crime shows "Chuck," and "Lie to Me." In 2010, Helfer booked a series regular role on the ten-episode arc of Jerry Bruckheimer's "Dark Blue," starring opposite Dylan McDermott and went on to do a variety of terrific roles on series such as "Suits," on USA Network, "Key and Peale," "The Librarians," "Community," "Chuck," "Jeremiah" and "Franklin & Bash," among others.
In addition to her vast array of television roles, Tricia starred in the film, "A Beginner's Guide to Endings," with Harvey Keitel, Scott Caan, and JK Simmons and ;ater, went on to star in "Authors Anonymous" with Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting. Next up, is another lead role in thriller, "Isolation" co-starring Luke Malby, a film that will portray the true events of a couple vacationing in the Bahamas. The getaway quickly spirals out of control, forcing the couple into survival mode.
Adding to her impressive resume, Helfer has done prolific voiceover work in mega-hit video game franchises including, playing the roles of Commander Veronica Dare in Halo: ODST, EDI in Mass Effect 2 and 3, Sarah Kerrigan in Blizzard Entertainment's StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, for which she won the 2010 VGA for Best Performance by a Human Female, as well as in StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. She also showcased her voice talent in animated productions, "Green Lantern: First Flight," a Cartoon Network TV movie, on Disney XD's "The Spectacular Spiderman", and on Disney XD's TRON: Uprising.
In addition to acting, Helfer continues to support as many causes as she can, as she strongly believes in giving back. Tricia supports the Humane Society of United States, Best Friends Animal Society, AmFAR, PETA, Kitten Rescue and Richmond Animal Protection Society.
Tricia, who has dual citizenship in the US and Canada, and resides in Los Angeles.Born April 11, 1974, in Donalda, Alberta where she grew up on a grain farm which her parents still run. Discovered, at age 17, outside a movie theater in Stettler, Alberta, Canada by a colleague of Kelly Streit of Mode Models.
As a model, she is best known for her campaign for Chanel's Cristalle perfume and Victoria's Secret. She won Ford's "Supermodel of the World" contest in 1992
Her "Battlestar Galactica" (2004) co-star Katee Sackhoff is a good friend with whom Tricia and her husband go motorbiking on occasion.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Community" .... Lauren (2013)
"The Firm" .... Alex Clark (2012)
"Two and a Half Men" .... Gail ( 2009-2011)
"Dark Blue" .... Alex Rice (2010)
"Battlestar Galactica" .... Number Six / ... (2004-2009)
"Burn Notice" .... Carla (2007-2009)- Grace Park (born March 14, 1974) is an American-Canadian actress. She gained recognition as Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii and Lt. Sharon 'Athena' Agathon on Battlestar Galactica (2004), as well as Shannon Ng in the Canadian television series teen soap Edgemont (2000). From 2010 to 2017, Park starred as Officer Kono Kalakaua in the CBS television series Hawaii Five-0 (2010), which debuted on September 20, 2010. Born in Los Angeles, Park moved with her family to Canada when she was 22 months old. She was raised in the Vancouver neighborhood of Kerrisdale. Park is of Korean heritage. She graduated from Magee Secondary School in 1992 and holds a degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia.Grace was born in Los Angeles on March 14, 1974 and moved to Canada before she was two years old. She was awarded her Bachelor or Arts degree in psychology from the University of British Columbia. After graduating, Park gave herself a year to try acting. She immediately landed a part in the teen drama "Edgemont" (2000).
She has starred in two remakes of earlier shows, "Battlestar Galactica" (2004) ("Battlestar Galactica" (1978)) and "Hawaii Five-0" (2010) ("Hawaii Five-O" (1968)). Both of her characters, Boomer and Kono respectively, were originally male.
Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in Television for "Battlestar Galactica" (2004), the same year she hosted the 2007 Asian Excellence Awards, with future "Hawaii Five-0" (2010) co-star, Daniel Dae Kim.
Was a Gemini Award presenter, alongside fellow Vancouverite, Cory Monteith from "Glee" (2009).
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Hawaii Five-0" .... Kono Kalakaua (2010-2013)
"American Dad!" .... Akiko (2010-2013)
"Human Target" .... Eva Khan (2010)
"The Border" .... Special Agent Liz Carver (2008-2010)
"The Cleaner" .... Akani Cuesta (2008-2009)
"Battlestar Galactica" .... Lt. Sharon 'Boomer' Valerii / ... (2004-2009) - Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Emmanuelle Vaugier is a Canadian actress and model. She began acting in grade school, after she was cast as an understudy in a play and had to fill in when the lead actor became ill. She modeled in Japan for three years. She made her acting debut in the 1995 made-for-TV movie drama, A Family Divided. She took up horseback riding in 2010; entered a Burbank, CA, horse show in which she placed third. She is involved with animal protection organizations including JIMI'S Angels and Best Friends Animal Society; she created Fluff-ball, an animal fundraiser event, to provide monetary support for the groups.Emmanuelle Vaugier is a Vancouver-born film actress, singer, model, songwriter and television actress of French and Columbian ancestry.
Off-screen, Vaugier puts her time and energy into her work with the charitable animal rescue organization Best Friends Animal Society, an organization aimed at animal rescue and rehabilitation.
She divides her time between Los Angeles and her hometown, of Vancouver where her ongoing project "Lost Girl" is shot.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Lost Girl" .... The Morrigan (2010-2013)
"The Mentalist" .... Melissa Enfield (2013)
"Two and a Half Men" .... Mia (2005-2011)
"Covert Affairs" .... Liza Hearn (2010-2011)
"Human Target" .... Emma Barnes (2010)
"CSI: NY" .... Detective Jessica Angell (2006-2009)- Actress
- Writer
- Producer
Laci J Mailey was born on 15 November 1990 in Fruitvale, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress and writer, known for Betty's Bad Luck in Love (2024), Mary Jean Remembers (2018) and Chesapeake Shores (2016). She has been married to Steve Bradley since 28 July 2016. They have two children.Born November 15, 1990, in Fruitvale, British Columbia.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Falling Skies" .... Jeanne (2012-2013)
"Emily Owens M.D." .... Kylie (2012-2013)
"Ring of Fire" (2012) TV mini-series .... Katie
"Arrow" .... Margo (2012)
"Supernatural" .... Emily (2012)- Kate Kelton's unforgettable turn in cult-classic, Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004), cemented her love of the craft after her print and commercials beginnings in Toronto, Canada. She was the world's first non-blond "Tic Tac Girl", in an enormously popular campaign that aired for almost a decade.
Kelton made her big-screen debut at the Toronto International Film Festival, in a brief cameo in Oscar-nominated director Deepa Mehta's, The Republic of Love (2000). Alongside several indie films and TV guest spots, it was Shaggy's hit music video for, "It Wasn't Me", that first exposed her to the global audience Tic Tac would later reach.
She was born in Bamberg, Germany, and grew up traveling across Europe with her artist mother. By the age of 7, they had moved to Canada, and after attending performing arts high school, Etobicoke School of the Arts, she went on to study Film at Ryerson Polytechnic University. Kelton minored in philosophy and psychology, graduating with honors and a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree.
Besides exhibiting her artwork internationally, Kelton was also published as a contributing author in 'Making It in High Heels: Inspiring Stories by Women for Women of All Ages' (BurmanBooks Inc.).Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Haven" .... Jordan McKee (2012)
"Bullet in the Face" .... Martine Mahler (2012)
"Suitemates" .... Melanie McPherson (2010)
"Zoe Busiek: Wild Card" .... Angie (2005) - Actress
- Director
- Writer
Brooke Nevin was born on 22 December 1982 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress and director, known for The Comebacks (2007), My Suicide (2009) and Call Me Fitz (2010).Brooke Candice Nevin (born December 22, 1982) is a Canadian actress, best known for portraying Rachel Berenson on the science fiction series Animorphs (1998–1999) and as Julianne "Jules" Simms (2011–2012) on Breakout Kings. She played Sonja Lester (2010-present) on Call Me Fitz and was a series regular on USA Network's The 4400 (2004).
Nevin was born in Toronto to Monique (Nicky) and Bob Nevin, a retired professional hockey player, and attended high school (2 yrs junior) with Laura Bertram (q.c.) of "Andromeda" fame.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Chicago Fire" .... Tara Little (2013)
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" .... Maya (2012)
"Breakout Kings" .... Julianne Simms (2011-2012)
"Call Me Fitz" .... Sonja Lester (2010-2013)- Actress
- Additional Crew
- Soundtrack
Laura Bertram was born on 5 September 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for Andromeda (2000), Ready or Not (1993) and 50/50 (2011).Laura Bertram is best known as Trance Gemini from the Canadian Sci-Fi series Andromeda, a role which involved about 1,750 hours in the make-up chair during the five-year run of the Gene Roddenberry series.
The multi-talented Bertram was born on September 5, 1978, in Toronto. She began her performing career singing in the Canadian Childrens' Opera Chorus. She also studied ballet for 9 years, and contributed to the music sound track for Andromeda.
She attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario for one year before transferring to The University of Guelph closer to her home in Toronto. Laura's younger sisters - Heather Bertram and Jennifer Bertram - are also actresses. Bertram attended Leaside High School in Toronto, only a couple of years apart from another former Leaside student, actress Brooke Nevin.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Once Upon a Time" .... Donna (2011)
"Supernatural" .... Corey's Roommate (2010)
"Robson Arms" .... Chris Colton (2007)
"Andromeda" .... Trance Gemini (2000-2005)- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Serinda Swan can be seen as the female lead in the second season of Amazon's hit show Reacher.
While her considerable appeal and presence have landed her roles in tent-poles like Disney's Tron and Fox's Percy Jackson franchise, it's Serinda's intelligence, good humor and athleticism that garnered her back-to-back starring roles in the crime dramas Breakout Kings and Graceland as well as a memorable arc on the NBC drama Chicago Fire as Taylor Kinney's star-crossed soulmate, Brittany Baker.
Serinda also plays a young Elizabeth Taylor in Black Label Media's war movie Devotion, directed by J.D. Dillard, that debuted at TIFF last year to great reviews. Serinda has also played the role of Ann Bancroft in Ryan Murphy's series Feud! and recurred in the HBO series' Ballers, playing Dwayne Johnson's love interest. Serinda was the lead in Marvel's Inhumans for ABC where she portrayed Medusa, the queen of the Inhumans opposite Anson Mount and Iwan Rheon.
Serinda headed the cast of CBC's show, Coroner, and received stellar reviews for both her work and the show itself. Serinda wrapped season 4 and the CW acquired the show for the US market. She was nominated for Best Lead Actress in a Drama at the Canadian Screen Award 2020 for her work on the series, and the show has been nominated for Best Dramatic Series as well.she has appeared in a number of television shows such as Blood Ties, Supernatural, and Smallville, amongst others, and in movies such as Beyond Loch Ness and Neil 'N' Nikki.
Born July 11, 1984, in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Serinda continues to balance acting and modeling careers.
In 2011 she landed her first starring role as Erica Reed on the A&E Drama "Breakout Kings". She is currently a regular on Fox's new action-drama Graceland.
She is now the lead in the CBC drama Coroner.
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Coroner" 2019 -
"Graceland" .... Paige Arkin (2013)
"Breakout Kings" .... Erica Reed (2011-2012)
"Hawaii Five-0" .... Alana (2011)
"Supernatural" .... Ashley Frank / ... (2006-2010)
"Smallville" .... Zatanna Zatara (2009-2010)