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| education = Arts | | education = Arts | ||
| alma_mater = St. Thomas University | | alma_mater = St. Thomas University | ||
| known_for = ''[[Lost Girl (TV Series)|Lost Girl]]'' | | known_for = [[Bo]] on ''[[Lost Girl (TV Series)|Lost Girl]]'' | ||
| occupation = Actress | | occupation = Actress | ||
| spouse = Seth Cooperman | | spouse = Seth Cooperman | ||
| children = Sam (Son) | |||
| awards = [[#Awards |''See Below'']] | | awards = [[#Awards |''See Below'']] | ||
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She 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.<ref name="imdb.com">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798014/bio</ref> | She 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.<ref name="imdb.com">http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798014/bio</ref> | ||
Initially known for her work on the Nicoderm Canadian commercial as Deb, a flight attendant trying to quit smoking, she has since guest-starred in ''Being Erica'' and currently plays the | Initially known for her work on the Nicoderm Canadian commercial as Deb, a flight attendant trying to quit smoking, she has since guest-starred in ''Being Erica'' and currently plays the starring role of [[Bo]] in the Canadian television series [[Lost Girl (TV Series)|Lost Girl]], on the Showcase Channel in Canada. In that series, her character is a Succubus. | ||
==Life and career== | |||
Anna was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick,<ref name=Star>{{cite web |url= http://www.thestar.com/article/858596 |title=Adrift in the world of the fae|work=Toronto Star|accessdate= November 27, 2010|date= September 9, 2010|author=Debra Yeo}}</ref> the daughter of Ilkay Silk, a prominent actor, director, producer, playwright and educator in Fredericton;<ref>[http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/balance/article/652964 A few words from those who know her well], ''The Daily Gleaner'', May 2, 2009. Accessed October 18, 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.financialpost.com/todays-paper/your+average+Tinker+Bell/3520186/story.html |title=Not your average Tinker Bell |publisher=financialpost.com |accessdate=November 27, 2010 |author=Melissa Leong|date= September 14, 2010}}</ref> some of Anna's earliest memories were going to play rehearsals and watching her mother work.<ref name=DG2009>Stewart, Laverne. [http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/balance/article/652986 Extraordinary ability], ''The Daily Gleaner'', May 2, 2009. Accessed October 18, 2011.</ref> She graduated from St. Thomas University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1997.<ref name=STU2009>{{Cite web| url=http://w3.stu.ca/stu/alumni_friends/news.aspx?id=5174&returnId=15 | title=Familiar Face: Anna Silk's Acting Career Takes Flight | publisher=St Thomas University | first=Jacqueline | last=LeBlanc | date=June 10, 2009 | accessdate=March 14, 2010 }}</ref> She appeared in at least two productions with Theatre St. Thomas, Seven Menus and The Kitchen.<ref name="imdb.com2">{{IMDb name|id=0798014|name=Anna Silk}}</ref> | |||
Silk is noted throughout Canada for playing Deb, a bitterly angry and overstressed flight attendant attempting to quit smoking in a NicoDerm nicotine patch TV commercial.<ref name=Star/><ref name=STU2009 /> | |||
She moved to Toronto to further her acting career in November 1999. Since approximately 2008, Silk has resided in Los Angeles, and landed the role of [[Bo]], in the Canadian television series ''[[Lost Girl (TV Series)|Lost Girl]]''.<ref name=STU2009 /><ref name=DG2009 /> | |||
She met actor Seth Cooperman at an actor's workshop in Los Angeles.<ref name=JTrib>Cohen, Mike. [http://www.jewishtribune.ca/TribuneV2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4662&Itemid=53 TV’s Lost Girl converts to Judaism], ''Jewish Tribune'', August 23, 2011. Accessed October 18, 2011.</ref> They were reported to be engaged in August 2009,<ref>Stewart, Laverne. [http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/772063 Actor lands role in series], ''The Daily Gleaner'', August 26, 2009. Accessed October 18, 2011.</ref> and have since married in a ceremony held in Fredericton.<ref>Rankin, Andrew. [http://www.vancouversun.com/entertainment/Lost+Girl+found+star+Fredericton+Anna+Silk/5321801/story.html Lost Girl found its star in Fredericton's Anna Silk], ''The Vancouver Sun'', August 29, 2011. Accessed October 18, 2011.</ref> Silk, who was not raised with organized religion, converted to her husband's Jewish religion.<ref name=JTrib/> | |||
On the January 6th, 2013 Lost Girl series special ''[[Lost Girl ConFAEdential]]'', it was revealed that Anna was expecting her first child, and according to an interview in US Magazine, she was expecting in May 2013. On May 1st, 2013, she announced the birth of her son Sam on her official Twitter feed.<ref>https://twitter.com/Anna_Silk/status/330112912888836096</ref><ref>http://globalnews.ca/news/532654/lost-girl-star-anna-silk-welcomes-baby-boy/</ref> | |||
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==Awards== | |||
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| Gemini Award<br>''Best Performance by an Actress''<br>''in a Guest Role, Dramatic Series'' | |||
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* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798014/ Anna Silk at the IMDb] | * [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798014/ Anna Silk at the IMDb] | ||
*[http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsstu/silk_anna.html Anna Silk at NorthernStars.ca] | *[http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsstu/silk_anna.html Anna Silk at NorthernStars.ca] | ||
*[[:Wikipedia:Anna Silk|Anna Silk at Wikipedia]] | |||
*[http://herenb.canadaeast.com/news/article/847058 Interview with Anna Silk at Brunswick News Inc.] | *[http://herenb.canadaeast.com/news/article/847058 Interview with Anna Silk at Brunswick News Inc.] | ||
*[http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/magazine/article/1203539 Interview with Anna Silk about the Lost Girl television series at Telegraph Journal] | *[http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/magazine/article/1203539 Interview with Anna Silk about the Lost Girl television series at Telegraph Journal] | ||
*[http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/entertainment/article/1368619 Interview with Anna Silk at the Daily Gleaner website] | *[http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/entertainment/article/1368619 Interview with Anna Silk at the Daily Gleaner website] | ||
*[http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/anna-silk-syfy-actress-is-pregnant-with-baby-boy-i-feel-great-201371 Interview with Anna Silk talking about her pregnancy at US Magazine] | |||
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January 31, 1974 Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | Arts |
| Alma mater | St. Thomas University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Bo on Lost Girl |
| Spouse(s) | Seth Cooperman |
| Children | Sam (Son) |
| Awards | See Below |
Anna Silk (born January 31,[1] 1974)[2] is a Canadian actress.
She 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.[3]
Initially known for her work on the Nicoderm Canadian commercial as Deb, a flight attendant trying to quit smoking, she has since guest-starred in Being Erica and currently plays the starring role of Bo in the Canadian television series Lost Girl, on the Showcase Channel in Canada. In that series, her character is a Succubus.
Life and career
Anna was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick,[4] the daughter of Ilkay Silk, a prominent actor, director, producer, playwright and educator in Fredericton;[5][6] some of Anna's earliest memories were going to play rehearsals and watching her mother work.[7] She graduated from St. Thomas University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1997.[8] She appeared in at least two productions with Theatre St. Thomas, Seven Menus and The Kitchen.[9]
Silk is noted throughout Canada for playing Deb, a bitterly angry and overstressed flight attendant attempting to quit smoking in a NicoDerm nicotine patch TV commercial.[4][8]
She moved to Toronto to further her acting career in November 1999. Since approximately 2008, Silk has resided in Los Angeles, and landed the role of Bo, in the Canadian television series Lost Girl.[8][7]
She met actor Seth Cooperman at an actor's workshop in Los Angeles.[10] They were reported to be engaged in August 2009,[11] and have since married in a ceremony held in Fredericton.[12] Silk, who was not raised with organized religion, converted to her husband's Jewish religion.[10]
On the January 6th, 2013 Lost Girl series special Lost Girl ConFAEdential, it was revealed that Anna was expecting her first child, and according to an interview in US Magazine, she was expecting in May 2013. On May 1st, 2013, she announced the birth of her son Sam on her official Twitter feed.[13][14]
Succubus Character
- The Succubus Bo in the TV Series Lost Girl as shown on the Showcase television channel from the 2010 fall season in Canada onwards.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Headset Woman (uncredited) | |
| 2005 | Where the Truth Lies | Gina (uncredited) | |
| 2007 | Do Not Bend | Catye | Short film |
| 2007 | Breakfast with Scot | Mia |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Daring & Grace: Teen Detectives | Sabrina | Episode: "1.112" |
| 2002 | Undressed | Becca | Episode: "6.17" |
| 2003 | Petits mythes urbains | Wife | Episode: "Sexes en eaux troubles" |
| 2003 | Mutant X | Asia | Episode: "Within These Walls" |
| 2003 | Missing | Marilyn Janacek | Episode: "Victoria" |
| 2004 | Dead Lawyers | Sonia Alexandropova | TV movie |
| 2004 | Puppets Who Kill | Sperm Bank Nurse | Episode: "Portrait of Buttons" |
| 2004 | Love Rules! | Lynn Hopp | TV movie |
| 2004 | Anonymous Rex | Keri | TV movie |
| 2005 | Hate | Woman | TV movie |
| 2005 | The Perfect Neighbor | Ashley Marin | TV movie |
| 2006 | Deception | Julie | Video |
| 2006 | Earthstorm | Bryna | TV movie |
| 2006 | Angela's Eyes | Sondra | Episode: "The Camera's Eye" |
| 2006 | Legacy of Fear | Kathleen Coyne | TV movie |
| 2007 | The Jane Show | Kathy | Episode: "Shower Killer" |
| 2007 | 'Til Death Do Us Part | Mindy Lohman | Episode: "Storage Unit Murder" |
| 2007 | The Company | Stella Bledsoe | TV miniseries |
| 2007 | Voicemail | Sandy | TV series short |
| 2008 | Ghost Whisperer | Haylie Wayne | Episode: "Big Chills" |
| 2008 | Billable Hours | Suzie | Episode: "Pigeon Lawyer" |
| 2009–2010 | Being Erica | Cassidy Holland | Episodes: "Everything She Wants", "The Importance of Being Erica" and "Bear Breasts" |
| 2010–present | Lost Girl | Bo | Main cast (48 episodes) |
| 2011 | Republic of Doyle | Tania St. Croix | Episode: "St. John's Town" |
Awards
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Being Erica | Gemini Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Guest Role, Dramatic Series |
Nominated |
References
- ↑ According to her official Facebook page.
- ↑ http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/New%20Template5/e-news_Feb19_09.htm
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0798014/bio
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Debra Yeo (September 9, 2010). "Adrift in the world of the fae". Toronto Star. http://www.thestar.com/article/858596. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ↑ A few words from those who know her well, The Daily Gleaner, May 2, 2009. Accessed October 18, 2011.
- ↑ Melissa Leong (September 14, 2010). "Not your average Tinker Bell". financialpost.com. http://www.financialpost.com/todays-paper/your+average+Tinker+Bell/3520186/story.html. Retrieved November 27, 2010.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Stewart, Laverne. Extraordinary ability, The Daily Gleaner, May 2, 2009. Accessed October 18, 2011.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 LeBlanc, Jacqueline (June 10, 2009). "Familiar Face: Anna Silk's Acting Career Takes Flight". St Thomas University. http://w3.stu.ca/stu/alumni_friends/news.aspx?id=5174&returnId=15. Retrieved March 14, 2010.
- ↑ Anna Silk at the Internet Movie Database
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Cohen, Mike. TV’s Lost Girl converts to Judaism, Jewish Tribune, August 23, 2011. Accessed October 18, 2011.
- ↑ Stewart, Laverne. Actor lands role in series, The Daily Gleaner, August 26, 2009. Accessed October 18, 2011.
- ↑ Rankin, Andrew. Lost Girl found its star in Fredericton's Anna Silk, The Vancouver Sun, August 29, 2011. Accessed October 18, 2011.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Anna_Silk/status/330112912888836096
- ↑ http://globalnews.ca/news/532654/lost-girl-star-anna-silk-welcomes-baby-boy/
External links
- Official website
- Anna Silk on Twitter
- Anna Silk at the IMDb
- Anna Silk at NorthernStars.ca
- Anna Silk at Wikipedia
- Interview with Anna Silk at Brunswick News Inc.
- Interview with Anna Silk about the Lost Girl television series at Telegraph Journal
- Interview with Anna Silk at the Daily Gleaner website
- Interview with Anna Silk talking about her pregnancy at US Magazine