Awards season is a chance for Araya Mengesha to both revel in recognition and support his fellow performer. “It’s exciting to be heading into Canadian Screen Week and then the ACTRA Awards after that,” he says. “I’m excited to be…
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Awards season is a chance for Araya Mengesha to both revel in recognition and support his fellow performer. “It’s exciting to be heading into Canadian Screen Week and then the ACTRA Awards after that,” he says. “I’m excited to be…
Actress Diandra Lyle enjoys taking a character from the page to a visceral reality. Having a connection with the audience makes her work worth it. “I love being able to bring people and characters to life that other people can…
As a young adult, Grant Hall thought he had a clear idea of the path before him. That is, until the strong conviction of a single teacher. “My freshman year shifted everything in my life, honestly,” he says. “And, thankfully,…
Julie Tolivar’s personal evolution has paralleled her professional evolution. She is mindful of striking a positive balance. “Every aspect of your life changes when you become a mother,” she explains. “Intentionally or otherwise, your world expands, priorities shift, and you…
Taylor Love grew up gazing at the stars in more ways than one. “One thing I do remember feeling was like a really small player (stature wise) in a big, magical world,” she recalls. “Everything and everyone was literally bigger…
Eva Ariel Binder treasures building each character. “There are so many things I love about acting, but The first thing that comes to mind is how I like to approach a role,” she says. “I love to use myself to…
Feeling a lack of fulfillment in design, Liam Ma pivoted to acting. “I really believe that there isn’t anything new in the world,” he admits. “And Audre Lorde would agree – there are no new ideas, just new ways of…
Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, like many actors, was inspired by the shows of her childhood. Unlike most actors, her primary muse was Barney. “Something about watching that purple dinosaur interact with those kids really spoke to me,” she laughs. “But I…
Both music and acting ignited Andrew Gower’s imagination. Music provided him an alternate language with his family. “I was born in Liverpool. Any scouser would say music is a constant in the city,” he says. “Growing up, there was always…
Ines Tazi is unafraid to make her opinions heard. “Growing up in Morocco, I have seen people fighting for their rights since birth,” she remembers. “I am immensely grateful to have been surrounded by many strong women in my family…
Elana Dunkelman was theatrical before she even knew what theater was. “I was 11 years old and I was super dramatic/expressive,” she says. “My mom signed me up for a youth musical theater group. I remember the moment I stepped…
Johnny Dephillipo has never been one to seek out romance. He believed in letting the opportunity find him. “I thought, ‘Don’t go searching so hard.’ I was really laid back and I honestly didn’t try too much at love,” he…