Girls From The North Country
by jawp56 | created - 09 May 2013 | updated - 31 Jul 2022 | PublicRising Canadian Television Actresses
1. A.J. Cook
Actress | Criminal Minds
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...
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)
2. Cobie Smulders
Actress | The Avengers
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 ...
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)
3. Jewel Staite
Actress | Firefly
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)
4. Tatiana Maslany
Actress | Orphan Black
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...
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)
5. Erica Cerra
Actress | Power Rangers
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. ...
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)
6. Joanne Kelly
Actress | Going the Distance
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...
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)
7. Genelle Williams
Actress | Family Law
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...
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)
8. Gloria Reuben
Actress | Lincoln
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 ...
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)
9. Anna Silk
Actress | Blood & Treasure
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 ...
Current/Recent Projects:
"Lost Girl" .... Bo (2010-2013)
"Republic of Doyle" .... Tania St. Croix (2011)
"Being Erica" .... Cassidy Holland (2009-2010)
10. Ksenia Solo
Actress | Black Swan
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...
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Lost Girl" .... Kenzi (2010-2013)
"Nikita" .... Irina ( 2011)
"Life Unexpected" .... Natasha Siviac 2010-2011)
"Renegadepress.com" .... Zoey Jones (2004-2008)
11. Zoie Palmer
Actress | Godsend
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 ...
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)
12. Rachel Skarsten
Actress | Fifty Shades of Grey
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...
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)
13. Athena Karkanis
Actress | Saw IV
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)...
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)
14. Sara Canning
Actress | A Series of Unfortunate Events
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 ...
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)
15. Missy Peregrym
Actress | Stick It
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, ...
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Rookie Blue" .... Andy McNally (2010-2013)
"Cybergeddon" .... Chloe Jocelyn (2012)
"Reaper" .... Andi Prendergast (2007-2009)
"Heroes" .... Candice Wilmer (2007)
16. Tattiawna Jones
Actress | The Handmaid's Tale
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 ...
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Murdoch Mysteries" .... Louise Butler (2013)
"Cracked" .... Annalise Byrne (2013)
"Flashpoint" .... Winnie Camden (2009-2012)
"The L.A. Complex" .... Dawna (2012)
17. Lexa Doig
Actress | Andromeda
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 ...
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)
18. Cindy Sampson
Actress | Supernatural
Cindy Sampson was born on May 27, 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 July 7, 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)
19. Liane Balaban
Actress | New Waterford Girl
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...
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)
20. Mia Kirshner
Actress | Not Another Teen Movie
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 ...
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)
21. Nicole Muñoz
Actress | The Last Mimzy
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)
22. Agam Darshi
Actress | DMZ
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 ...
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Arrow" .... Anastasia (2013)
"Ring of Fire" .... Audrey Lee / ... (2012)
"Sanctuary" .... Kate Freelander (2009-2011)
23. Pascale Hutton
Actress | Sanctuary
Pascale Hutton was born on June 14, 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)
24. Emily Bett Rickards
Actress | Arrow
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, ...
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)
25. Elisha Cuthbert
Actress | The Girl Next Door
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 ...
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)
26. Kathleen Munroe
Actress | Patriot
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)
27. Bree Williamson
Actress | One Life to Live
Bree Williamson was born on December 28, 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)
28. Nina Dobrev
Actress | The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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 ...
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"The Vampire Diaries" .... Elena Gilbert / ... (2009-2013)
"Degrassi: The Next Generation" .... Mia Jones (2006-2009)
29. Meghan Ory
Actress | Merlin's Apprentice
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 ...
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)
30. Kristin Kreuk
Actress | EuroTrip
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 ...
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Beauty and the Beast" .... Catherine Chandler (2012-2013)
"Ben Hur" .... Tirzah (2010)
"Chuck" .... Hannah (2010)
"Smallville" .... Lana Lang / ... (2001-2009)
31. Emily VanCamp
Actress | Revenge
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 (...
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)
32. Katheryn Winnick
Actress | Vikings
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 ...
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)
33. Jessalyn Gilsig
Actress | The Stepfather
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 ...
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)
34. Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Actress | Final Destination 3
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 ...
Current/Recent TV Projects:
"Primeval: New World" .... Toby Nance (2012-2013)
"R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour" .... Cassandra (2012)
"Smallville" .... Vala (2010)
35. Alison Pill
Actress | Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
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 ...
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)
36. Lauren Lee Smith
Actress | Mutant X
Lauren Lee Smith was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress and producer, known for Mutant X (2001), Pathology (2008) and If I Stay (2014). 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)
37. Sarah Carter
Actress | Rogue
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 ...
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)
38. Tricia Helfer
Actress | Battlestar Galactica
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, ...
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)
39. Grace Park
Actress | Battlestar Galactica
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 ...
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)
40. Emmanuelle Vaugier
Actress | Saw II
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 ...
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)
41. Laci J Mailey
Actress | Betty's Bad Luck in Love
Laci J Mailey was born on November 15, 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 July 28, 2016.
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)
42. Kate Kelton
Actress | Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
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 ...
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)
43. Brooke Nevin
Actress | The Comebacks
Brooke Nevin was born on December 22, 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)
44. Laura Bertram
Actress | Andromeda
Laura Bertram was born on September 5, 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)
45. Serinda Swan
Actress | Reacher
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 ...
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)
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