News Release Archive

Ontario ACTRA Census Highlights Performer Wage Gaps

Monday, January 28, 2019

For Immediate Release: Toronto, January 28, 2019 – A new census commissioned by ACTRA Toronto and ACTRA Ottawa with funding provided by Ontario Creates shows that the average earnings of Ontario ACTRA screen performers are not only substantially lower than Ontario workers in all industries, they are also significantly…

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Theresa Tova acclaimed for second term as ACTRA Toronto President

Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Attached and enclosed please find a press release from ACTRA Toronto.For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 9, 2019THERESA TOVA ACCLAIMED FOR A SECOND TERM AS ACTRA TORONTO PRESIDENTToronto, January 9, 2019 – At its January meeting, ACTRA Toronto’s governing council unanimously voted to elect incumbent President Theresa Tova to a second two-year term.

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ACTRA Toronto announces 2023 Series Ensemble and Stunt Ensemble Award nominees

Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Award Nominees, News Release
TORONTO, ON (March 21, 2023) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the nominees for the Members’ Choice Series Ensemble Award, presented by AFBS, and the ACTRA Toronto Stunt Ensemble Award for the 21st annual ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Members’ Cho...
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Amanda Parris and Jesse Griffiths Casting Inc. Recipients of 2022 Sandi Ross Awards

Thursday, February 16, 2023 News Release, Sandi Ross
TORONTO, ON (February 16, 2023) – Award-winning writer, producer and television/radio host Amanda Parris and Toronto-based entertainment agency Jesse Griffiths Casting Inc. will be celebrated Friday, February 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. ET at www.sandi...
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David Gale acclaimed as ACTRA Toronto President for second term

Friday, January 13, 2023 News Release
January 13, 2023 (Toronto, ON) – On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, David Gale was acclaimed by the ACTRA Toronto Council to serve as President for a second term. The President sits for a two-year term in accordance with the ACTRA Toronto By-laws. ...
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ACTRA Toronto’s outACTRAto Committee Announces Winner of 4th Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition

Wednesday, January 04, 2023 News Release, Uncategorized
Photo by Yes And Studio Toronto, January 4, 2023 – outACTRAto, the queer committee of ACTRA Toronto, proudly announces the winner of the fourth Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition. The competition is a partnership with the Ins...
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ACTRA Toronto Releases Report on Vocal Stress in Video Game Voiceover Survey

Thursday, August 04, 2022 News Release
August 4, 2022, Toronto — In June of 2021, 260 ACTRA members responded to a survey regarding vocal health and acting in video games. The survey is the first quantified survey regarding vocal health in the industry. The key findings are that vo...
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ACTRA Toronto hires Luisa Alvarez Restrepo, Manager: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Tuesday, May 03, 2022 News Release
May 2, 2022, Toronto – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the hiring of Luisa Alvarez Restrepo (she/her) in the role of Manager: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging. Ms. Alvarez Restrepo is a Colombian-Canadian film executive, progr...
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