News Release Archive

ACTRA Toronto Presents the Black Performer Showcase

Monday, April 19, 2021

Toronto – April 19, 2021 –Today, ACTRA Toronto presents a Showcase featuring a curated selection of self-taped scenes by established and on-the-cusp Black performers in its membership at https://www.diversityshowcase.ca/. The site is a public-facing, online promotion of the depth and diversity of ACTRA Toronto’s membership, made with the…

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ACTRA Toronto Statement on Defunding the Police

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

ACTRA Toronto strongly condemns racism, police violence and all forms of discrimination. In solidarity with the Ontario Human Rights Commission, we support the call for the Toronto Police Services Board, Toronto Police Service, City of Toronto and the Government of Ontario to take bold action to address systemic and anti-Black…

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Winners of the 21st ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Award Winners, News Release
TORONTO, ON (April 26, 2023) – ACTRA Toronto is proud to announce the winners of the 21st ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female Voice bahia watson as Misty in My Little Pony: Make Your Mark, “The Tradit...
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Angelica Lisk-Hann to receive ACTRA Toronto 2023 Award of Excellence

Thursday, April 20, 2023 Award of Excellence, News Release
Lisk-Hann first-ever ACTRA Stunt Performer/Coordinator to receive honour TORONTO, ON (April 20, 2023) – Award-winning Stunt Coordinator and Performer Angelica Lisk-Hann will be presented with ACTRA Toronto’s 2023 Award of Excellence at the 21st...
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ACTRA Toronto announces 21st ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance nominees and Stunt Award recipient

Monday, April 03, 2023 Award Nominees, News Release
TORONTO, ON (April 3, 2023) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the nominees for the Outstanding Performance on-camera and voice awards and the recipient of the Stunt Award. The 21st ACTRA Awards in Toronto will take place at an intimate, in-p...
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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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