Actresses from Canada

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    • AJ Cook
       Occupation: Actress

      A. J. Cook (full name Andrea Joy Cook) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her long-running role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau on the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds (2005–2020, 2022–present).

      She was born on July 22, 1978, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.

      Cook has also appeared in films such as The Virgin Suicides (1999) and Final Destination 2 (2003), and in TV series like Higher Ground (2000) and Tru Calling (2003–2004).

      She began dancing at the age of four and was a competitive dancer before deciding to pursue acting at 16. Her first acting job was in a McDonald's commercial in 1997.

      She is married to Nathan Andersen, whom she met in a film class, and they have two sons, Mekhai and Phoenix. Her son Mekhai has appeared on Criminal Minds playing her character's son, Henry LaMontagne. Cook has also directed episodes of Criminal Minds.

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    • Alanis Morissette
       Occupation: Singer

      Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress known for her highly emotive and introspective alternative rock music.

      She rose to global fame in the mid-1990s with her critically acclaimed and commercially successful album, Jagged Little Pill, which featured hit singles like "You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket," and "Ironic." Her music often explores themes of anger, relationships, spirituality, and feminism, delivered with a powerful mezzo-soprano voice and raw, confessional lyrics.

      Throughout her career, she has continued to release albums, often experimenting with different styles while maintaining her signature candid songwriting. She is widely regarded as an influential figure in post-grunge and alternative rock music.

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    • Catherine Paiz
       Occupation: Actress

      Catherine Paiz is a Canadian social media personality and content creator. She rose to fame as the co-creator of "The ACE Family" YouTube channel, which she ran with her partner, Austin McBroom. The channel's content primarily focused on their family life, including their children, pranks, and personal milestones.

      Known for her focus on family and motherhood, Catherine has also built a significant following on other platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). She often shares content centered around personal well-being, inspirational messages, and her experiences as a mother, aiming to spread positivity and create a relatable portrayal of family life.

      Before her career on YouTube, Catherine Paiz had a modeling career and also ventured into acting. Her full name is Dolores Catherine Johnston Paiz.

      Catherine Paiz Instagram: 7.2M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers

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    • Gabrielle Miller
       Occupation: Actress

      Gabrielle Sunshine Miller is a Canadian actress who, since the start of her career in 1993, has appeared in many television films and series episodes, including leading roles in two of Canada's most popular concurrently-running series, the sitcom Corner Gas (2004–09) and the comedy-drama Robson Arms (2005–08). She was also a regular or semi-regular on the TV series Pasadena (2002), Alienated (2003–04), Call Me Fitz (2012–13), Mother Up! (2013) and Good Witch (2015–16). Most recently, she guest starred on a season 25 episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

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    • Meg DeAngelis
       Occupation: Actress

      Meg DeAngelis, widely known online as MayBaby, is a Canadian-born content creator, actress, and singer who rose to prominence during the early 2010s YouTube "lifestyle" era.

      Here is a quick breakdown of her career and background:

      Digital Career

      Early Success: She launched her YouTube channel in 2008, initially gaining traction with gymnastics tutorials before transitioning into fashion, DIY room decor, and "Back to School" advice vlogs.

      Audience: At her peak, she became one of the most influential female creators on the platform, amassing over 4.6 million subscribers and billions of views.

      Current Content: While her posting schedule has shifted over the years, she remains active on platforms like TikTok, where she shares unfiltered lifestyle clips, vlogs, and glimpses into her life in Los Angeles.

      Acting & Media

      Film & Voice Work: She transitioned into traditional media with starring roles in digital-first movies like Dance Camp and Summer Forever. She also provided the voice for Moxie Dewdrop in the DreamWorks animated film Trolls.

      Collaborations: She has worked with major brands, notably launching a decor collection with PBteen.

      Personal Facts

      Background: Born in Toronto, she spent a significant part of her childhood in Germany before moving to California to pursue her career.

      Family: She has a twin sister, Ashley, who occasionally appeared in her videos during her early YouTube years.

      Meg DeAngelis YouTube: 4.6M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers X: 1.5M Followers / Subscribers
    • Melissa O'Neil
       Occupation: Actress

      Melissa O'Neil is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter.

      She first gained prominence in 2005 as the winner of the third season of Canadian Idol, becoming the first female winner of the competition. Following her win, she released a self-titled debut album and a platinum-selling single, "Alive."

      O'Neil transitioned into acting, with a career spanning musical theatre and television. She has performed on Broadway in musicals like ***Jesus Christ Superstar*** and ***Les Misérables***.

      On television, she is known for her main roles as Two/Portia Lin in the science fiction series Dark Matter (2015–2017) and as Sergeant Lucy Chen in the police procedural drama series The Rookie (2018–present).

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    • Natalie Portman
       Occupation: Actress

      Natalie Portman is an Israeli-born American actress, director, and producer. Born on June 9, 1981, in Jerusalem, she moved to the United States as a child. She gained fame for her role as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Black Swan (2010). Known for her roles in films like V for Vendetta, Closer, and Jackie, she is also recognized for her intelligence, having graduated from Harvard University with a degree in psychology. Portman is involved in various humanitarian causes and has directed and produced projects, including A Tale of Love and Darkness. She is married with two children.

      Natalie Portman Instagram: 9.2M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 214K Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Neve Campbell
       Occupation: Actress

      Neve Adrianne Campbell is a Canadian actress. After working in Canadian and American television, Campbell emerged as a scream queen for her starring roles in horror and thriller films. She has also appeared in blockbusters and independent features.

      Neve Campbell Instagram: 672K Followers / Subscribers X: 5.8K Followers / Subscribers IMDb: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Nina Dobrev
       Occupation: Actress

      Nina Dobrev is a Canadian actress. Her full birth name is Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva, and she was born on January 9, 1989, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Her family moved to Canada when she was two years old, and she was raised in Toronto.

      She is widely known for portraying the characters Elena Gilbert and Katherine Pierce in The CW's supernatural drama series, The Vampire Diaries (2009–2015).

      Dobrev's career highlights include:

      Her breakout role as Mia Jones in the drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation* (2006–2009).

      Her lead role in The Vampire Diaries*.

      Film appearances in movies like the coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower* (2012), the comedies Let's Be Cops and The Final Girls (2014), the action film XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017), and the romantic comedy Love Hard (2021).

      She also had a leading role in the sitcom Fam* (2019).

      She holds dual citizenship in Bulgaria and Canada and speaks fluent English and Bulgarian.

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    • Peyton Kennedy
       Occupation: Actress

      Peyton Kennedy is a Canadian actor best known for her television roles as Kate Messner in the Netflix series Everything Sucks! (2018) and as Betty Nelson on the ABC drama series Grey's Anatomy (2018–2019).

      She also had a recurring role as Dr. O in the children's series Odd Squad (2014–2017). Her film credits include The Captive (2014), American Fable (2016), and Lavender (2016).

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    • Rachel Blanchard
       Occupation: Actress

      Rachel Blanchard is a Canadian actress known for her work in television and film. She was born on March 19, 1976, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

      She has had notable television roles, including playing Cher Horowitz in the series Clueless, Nancy in the British sitcom Peep Show, Emma in the American comedy-drama series You Me Her, and Susannah in the romantic drama series The Summer I Turned Pretty. She also appeared in the first season of the crime series Fargo.

      In film, she has appeared in movies like Road Trip, Sugar & Spice, Without a Paddle, and Snakes on a Plane.

      She began her career as a child, first appearing in a McDonald's commercial and the Canadian children's show The Kids of Degrassi Street. She is married to Jeremy Turner.

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    • Rachel McAdams
       Occupation: Actress

      Rachel Anne McAdams is a Canadian actress. She was born on November 17, 1978, in London, Ontario, and grew up in St. Thomas, Ontario. She graduated from York University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater.

      She rose to fame in 2004 with starring roles in the comedy film Mean Girls and the romantic drama The Notebook. She has appeared in a wide range of films, including:

      Wedding Crashers (2005)

      Red Eye (2005)

      Sherlock Holmes (2009) and its sequel

      Midnight in Paris (2011)

      The Vow (2012)

      About Time (2013)

      Spotlight (2015), for which she received an Oscar nomination

      Doctor Strange (2016) and its sequel

      She has also worked in Canadian television, winning a Gemini Award for the series Slings & Arrows. She was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2014.

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    • Sarah Fisher
       Occupation: Actress

      Sarah Fisher is a Canadian actress born on January 19, 1993, in Ottawa, Canada, and raised in Toronto.

      She is perhaps best known for playing the role of Becky Baker on the TV series ***Degrassi: The Next Generation***. Her other notable work includes the movies ***Kiss and Cry*** (where she also served as an associate producer), ***Full Out***, and ***Someone Like You***. She has also appeared in TV shows like ***Heartland***.

      In addition to acting, Sarah Fisher is a singer-songwriter and has worked as a model. She began her singing career in her church choir at the age of seven.

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    • Sarah Jeffery
       Occupation: Actress

      Sarah Marie Jeffery is a Canadian actress, singer, and dancer known for her roles in television and film. Born on April 3, 1996, in Vancouver, British Columbia, she began her performing arts journey at the age of three, participating in musicals and theatrical productions.

      Key Career Highlights

      Charmed (2018–2022): Starred as Maggie Vera, the youngest of three sisters who discover they are witches, in the CW reboot series.

      Descendants Franchise: Portrayed Princess Audrey, the daughter of Princess Aurora, in the Disney Channel Original Movies Descendants and Descendants 3. She also voiced the character in the animated spinoff Descendants: Wicked World.

      Shades of Blue (2016–2018): Played Cristina Santos, the daughter of Jennifer Lopez's character, in the NBC police drama.

      Rogue (2013–2016): Her first major series regular role, playing Evie Travis alongside Thandiwe Newton.

      Wayward Pines (2015): Appeared in a recurring role as Amy in the Fox science-fiction drama.

      Music and Other Projects

      In addition to acting, Jeffery is a successful singer. Her song "Queen of Mean" from Descendants 3 reached No. 49 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2019. She has since released independent singles, including "Even the Stars" and "Suffer." Her film work includes lead roles in Daphne & Velma (2018), Be Somebody (2016), and the 2024 film The Six Triple Eight.

      Sarah Jeffery TikTok: 3.2M Followers / Subscribers Instagram: 1.6M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 1.2M Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
    • Shalom Harlow
       Occupation: Model

      Shalom Harlow is a Canadian model and actress who achieved supermodel status by the late 1990s, having started her career in the early 1990s.

      She was born on December 5, 1973, in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, and was discovered at age 17 at a Cure concert in Toronto. Known for her presence and fluid, expressive movement on the runway, she quickly became a favorite for both commercial and high fashion campaigns.

      In 1995, she was the first winner of the Vogue/VH1 Model of the Year award. She co-hosted MTV's House of Style with fellow model Amber Valletta. She is also known for her appearance in Alexander McQueen's iconic Spring/Summer 1999 show, during which two robotic arms spray-painted her dress while she stood on a revolving platform.

      Shalom Harlow has appeared on numerous magazine covers, walked for top fashion houses like Chanel, Dior, and Gucci, and appeared in films such as In & Out (1997) and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003). In 2007, Forbes listed her as one of the world's top-earning supermodels.

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    • Shay Mitchell
       Occupation: Actress

      Shannon Ashley Garcia Mitchell is a Canadian actress and entrepreneur. She rose to prominence for her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017), which earned her nominations for a People's Choice Award and six Teen Choice Awards. She garnered wider recognition for starring as Peach Salinger in the psychological thriller series You (2018) and as Stella Cole in the Hulu comedy series Dollface (2019–2022). She has since voiced Alexandra Trese in the Netflix animated series Trese (2021) and executive produced the crime drama series The Cleaning Lady (2022–2025).

      Shay Mitchell Instagram: 35.2M Followers / Subscribers TikTok: 7.5M Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 5.7M Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 4M Followers / Subscribers

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    • Vanessa Morgan
       Occupation: Actress

      Vanessa Morgan is a Canadian actress and singer, best known for her prominent roles in teen drama and fantasy television series. Born on March 23, 1992, in Ottawa, Ontario, she began her career as a child performer, winning the Junior Miss America pageant in 1999 and making her screen debut in the 2000 film A Diva's Christmas Carol.

      Key Acting Roles

      Riverdale (2017–2023): Perhaps her most recognizable role, she played Toni Topaz, a member of the Southside Serpents.

      Wild Cards (2024–Present): She currently stars as Max Mitchell, a spirited con woman who teams up with a detective to solve crimes.

      My Babysitter's a Vampire (2010–2012): She gained early popularity playing Sarah, a "fledgling" vampire, in both the television movie and the subsequent series.

      The Latest Buzz (2007–2010): Her first major lead role was playing the fashion-obsessed Amanda Pierce.

      The Shannara Chronicles (2017): She appeared as Lyria in the second season of this fantasy series.

      Other Notable Work and Facts

      Music: Morgan is a talented vocalist who sang the theme song for The Latest Buzz and has performed in various musical episodes of her shows, including the musical installments of Riverdale.

      Reality TV: She competed in the first season of The Amazing Race Canada in 2013 alongside her sister, Celina, where they finished in third place.

      Education: She is a graduate of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

      Vanessa Morgan TikTok: 930.7K Followers / Subscribers Facebook: 298K Followers / Subscribers YouTube: 50.9K Followers / Subscribers Wikipedia: 0 Followers / Subscribers
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