It’s the 18th biennial convention for the Ontario Federation of Labour, and ACTRA Toronto's delegation Mercedes Morris, Yasmeen Seif, Elana Dunkelman and John Cleland are connecting, sharing and rallying on behalf of our Membership! Watch as Elana Dunkelman presents a resolution at the convention about the National Commercial Agreement and the ongoing lockout of commercial performers - the longest lockout in Ontario history. The resolution passed with unanimous support at the convention. Thank y
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Gabriella de la Torre speaks with Deven Mack, winner of Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Male Voice at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, for his role as Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Prime. Deven shares his journey from voicing online cartoons with a $5 microphone to performing the voice of a beloved and iconic character. Let's make the sure the best in Canadian performance is recognized at the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto! Submissions close on December 31st, 2025. Submit now: ht
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Gabriella de la Torre speaks with Deven Mack, winner of Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Male Voice at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, for his role as Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Prime. Deven shares his journey from voicing online cartoons with a $5 microphone to performing the voice of a beloved and iconic character. Let's make the sure the best in Canadian performance is recognized at the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto! Submissions close on December 31st, 2025. Submit now: ht
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The "ACTRA Awards levelled up," said Humberly González in conversation with Gabriella de la Torre at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Watch as Humberly speaks about the awards show and why it is important to celebrate, honour and support the amazingly talented performers we have in Canada. Let's make the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto the best one yet! This is your last chance to submit performances for consideration at the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Submissions close on December 31st, 2025. S
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The "ACTRA Awards levelled up," said Humberly González in conversation with Gabriella de la Torre at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Watch as Humberly speaks about the awards show and why it is important to celebrate, honour and support the amazingly talented performers we have in Canada. Let's make the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto the best one yet! This is your last chance to submit performances for consideration at the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Submissions close on December 31st, 2025. S
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Commercials "put a fingerprint on society," says Nadine Whiteman, nominee for Outstanding Performance – Commercial at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. In this red carpet conversation with Gabriella de la Torre, Nadine explains how this is especially true when commercials feature professional performers. This category was added at this year's ACTRA Awards in Toronto, and let's make sure the best commercial performances continue to be recognized! Submissions for the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto c
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Commercials "put a fingerprint on society," says Nadine Whiteman, nominee for Outstanding Performance – Commercial at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. In this red carpet conversation with Gabriella de la Torre, Nadine explains how this is especially true when commercials feature professional performers. This category was added at this year's ACTRA Awards in Toronto, and let's make sure the best commercial performances continue to be recognized! Submissions for the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto c
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Performers are workers too! At the 18th biennial convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour, ACTRA Toronto delegate Mercedes Morris reminds labour allies that creative industries are integral to Ontario’s economy. Mercedes is a part of ACTRA Toronto's delegation at the OFL convention alongside Yasmeen Seif, Elana Dunkelman and John Cleland. #actratoronto #unionstrong #strongertogether #solidarity #ofl
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Performers are workers too! At the 18th biennial convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour, ACTRA Toronto delegate Mercedes Morris reminds labour allies that creative industries are integral to Ontario’s economy. Mercedes is a part of ACTRA Toronto's delegation at the OFL convention alongside Yasmeen Seif, Elana Dunkelman and John Cleland. #actratoronto #unionstrong #strongertogether #solidarity #ofl
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Thank you to the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) for standing with ACTRA members in our fight for fair and equitable treatment of unionized commercial actors. Canadian directors understand we must stand together to stop any attempt to gut our agreements or lower the standards in the industry. Read the DGC's full statement: https://www.actra.ca/stability/solidarity-statements/ | ACTRA Toronto
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Thank you to the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) for standing with ACTRA members in our fight for fair and equitable treatment of unionized commercial actors. Canadian directors understand we must stand together to stop any attempt to gut our agreements or lower the standards in the industry. Read the DGC's full statement: https://www.actra.ca/stability/solidarity-statements/ | ACTRA Toronto
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Ever wonder how your ACTRA dues work? Join ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable for our first-ever Treasurer Talk. Paul will walk members through ACTRA Toronto’s financial statements, explain how dues work, and answer your questions about ACTRA Toronto’s finances. It will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto) or join us online via Zoom. This is your chance to learn how it all works and get the an
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Ever wonder how your ACTRA dues work? Join ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable for our first-ever Treasurer Talk. Paul will walk members through ACTRA Toronto’s financial statements, explain how dues work, and answer your questions about ACTRA Toronto’s finances. It will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto) or join us online via Zoom. This is your chance to learn how it all works and get the an
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ACTRA IPA Bargaining team members George Alevizos, Nova Zatzman and Jen Viens share how our diverse but unified group bring their experiences to the fight for a fair and equitable deal for all. #unitedwebargain | ACTRA Toronto
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ACTRA IPA Bargaining team members George Alevizos, Nova Zatzman and Jen Viens share how our diverse but unified group bring their experiences to the fight for a fair and equitable deal for all. #unitedwebargain | ACTRA Toronto
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ACTRA Toronto Members Diana Platts and Jim Armstrong discuss the pressing challenges facing performers today as we continue IPA Bargaining. They express concerns about the rise of generative AI, highlighting its potential to undermine creativity and exploit performers. They also stress the urgent need to address inflation in wages, pointing out the disconnect between skyrocketing costs of living and stagnant pay. | ACTRA Toronto
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ACTRA Toronto Members Diana Platts and Jim Armstrong discuss the pressing challenges facing performers today as we continue IPA Bargaining. They express concerns about the rise of generative AI, highlighting its potential to undermine creativity and exploit performers. They also stress the urgent need to address inflation in wages, pointing out the disconnect between skyrocketing costs of living and stagnant pay. | ACTRA Toronto
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Congrats to ACTRA members on your recent win with BBDO Canada! 🇨🇦 SAG-AFTRA NED & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and ACTRA National NED & Chief Negotiator Marie Kelly are #SagAftraStrong and #ActraStrong in solidarity during Commercials negotiations! We are so grateful for your continued support. | SAG-AFTRA
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Congrats to ACTRA members on your recent win with BBDO Canada! 🇨🇦 SAG-AFTRA NED & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and ACTRA National NED & Chief Negotiator Marie Kelly are #SagAftraStrong and #ActraStrong in solidarity during Commercials negotiations! We are so grateful for your continued support. | SAG-AFTRA
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Performers are workers too! At the 18th biennial convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour, ACTRA Toronto delegate Mercedes Morris reminds labour allies that creative industries are integral to Ontario’s economy. Mercedes is a part of ACTRA Toronto's delegation at the OFL convention alongside Yasmeen Seif, Elana Dunkelman and John Cleland. #actratoronto #unionstrong #strongertogether #solidarity #ofl
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Performers are workers too! At the 18th biennial convention of the Ontario Federation of Labour, ACTRA Toronto delegate Mercedes Morris reminds labour allies that creative industries are integral to Ontario’s economy. Mercedes is a part of ACTRA Toronto's delegation at the OFL convention alongside Yasmeen Seif, Elana Dunkelman and John Cleland. #actratoronto #unionstrong #strongertogether #solidarity #ofl
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Thank you to the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) for standing with ACTRA members in our fight for fair and equitable treatment of unionized commercial actors. Canadian directors understand we must stand together to stop any attempt to gut our agreements or lower the standards in the industry. Read the DGC's full statement: https://www.actra.ca/stability/solidarity-statements/ | ACTRA Toronto
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Thank you to the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) for standing with ACTRA members in our fight for fair and equitable treatment of unionized commercial actors. Canadian directors understand we must stand together to stop any attempt to gut our agreements or lower the standards in the industry. Read the DGC's full statement: https://www.actra.ca/stability/solidarity-statements/ | ACTRA Toronto
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Ever wonder how your ACTRA dues work? Join ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable for our first-ever Treasurer Talk. Paul will walk members through ACTRA Toronto’s financial statements, explain how dues work, and answer your questions about ACTRA Toronto’s finances. It will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto) or join us online via Zoom. This is your chance to learn how it all works and get the an
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Ever wonder how your ACTRA dues work? Join ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable for our first-ever Treasurer Talk. Paul will walk members through ACTRA Toronto’s financial statements, explain how dues work, and answer your questions about ACTRA Toronto’s finances. It will take place on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the ACTRA Toronto Boardroom (625 Church Street, Suite 200, Toronto) or join us online via Zoom. This is your chance to learn how it all works and get the an
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My 1-year ACTRA Anniversary…apparently ACTRA Toronto felt it fitting to throw me a party 🤩 #actra #actratoronto #torontoactor #actorslife #actor #actorlifestyle #actors #redcarpet #milestone #anniversary #party #awards #awardsceremony ACTRA Toronto | Robyn Deverett
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My 1-year ACTRA Anniversary…apparently ACTRA Toronto felt it fitting to throw me a party 🤩 #actra #actratoronto #torontoactor #actorslife #actor #actorlifestyle #actors #redcarpet #milestone #anniversary #party #awards #awardsceremony ACTRA Toronto | Robyn Deverett
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Your voice. Your vote. Your Council! ACTRA Toronto Election Committee member Pamela Estrada provides some important dates and information about the 2025 Council Election. Read our Election Guide now: https://actratoronto.com/council-election/ | ACTRA Toronto
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Your voice. Your vote. Your Council! ACTRA Toronto Election Committee member Pamela Estrada provides some important dates and information about the 2025 Council Election. Read our Election Guide now: https://actratoronto.com/council-election/ | ACTRA Toronto
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Why did ACTRA Toronto Member Jennifer Wigmore want to be a part of this round of IPA bargaining? "It's historic," she says in this video from Day 6 of negotiations. #unitedwebargain | ACTRA Toronto
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Why did ACTRA Toronto Member Jennifer Wigmore want to be a part of this round of IPA bargaining? "It's historic," she says in this video from Day 6 of negotiations. #unitedwebargain | ACTRA Toronto
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ACTRA Toronto Executive Director Alistair Hepburn has an important message about AI and its affect on performers. Sound up and you won't want to miss this. Follow ACTRA's political action page as we pursue consent, compensation and control for performers as it relates to AI: https://www.actra.ca/politicalaction/ | ACTRA Toronto
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ACTRA Toronto Executive Director Alistair Hepburn has an important message about AI and its affect on performers. Sound up and you won't want to miss this. Follow ACTRA's political action page as we pursue consent, compensation and control for performers as it relates to AI: https://www.actra.ca/politicalaction/ | ACTRA Toronto
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Coming Soon! 👀 Introducing ACTRA Toronto Reel Talk, a new podcast and video series hosted by Kate Ziegler and Asante Tracey where real performers provide real perspectives on bargaining. You won't want to miss this. Stay tuned for our first episode! | ACTRA Toronto
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Hear from ACTRA Toronto President David Gale about the important NCA Ratification Vote which is presently on now. Voting is open until 9am on June 15, 2023. For more information about the Ratification Vote, please visit: https://www.actra.ca/referendums/ | ACTRA Toronto
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Don't miss out! ACTRA Toronto, supported by TIFF, in partnership with Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, and in collaboration the Casting Directors Society of Canada, celebrates Asian Heritage Month with the Asian Performers Showcase, where performers Andrew Phung and Jasmeet Raina will discuss cultivating Asian representation on screen. Join us this coming Friday, May 17th at 11am at TIFF Lightbox. This discussion, moderated by Deanna Wong, Executive Director of Reel Asian, will be
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Recently we held our second Treasurer Talk, where ACTRA Toronto Treasurer Paul Constable put Executive Director Alistair Hepburn in the hot seat, answering questions live about ACTRA's finances, operations and more. In this clip, Alistair shares why a merger with SAG-AFTRA could risk diminishing opportunities for Canadian performers and how production models are evolving in the post SAG-AFTRA strike era. Want to watch the complete Treasurer Talk? Find the full video on our YouTube channel! | ACT
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Watch as Jay T Schramek explains the ACTRA Toronto Executive Committee: ✔️ The role of the Executive Committee (President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Past President) ✔️ How the Executive is chosen Many thanks to Jay for answering these important questions about ACTRA Toronto Council! Council Nominations are open until October 6th. Read our Election Guide now: https://actratoronto.com/council-election/ | ACTRA Toronto
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ACTRA Toronto Member Kevin Hanchard speaks about what a strike authorization vote means. Don't miss our exclusive panel discussion with ACTRA Toronto members Tantoo Cardinal, Shawn Doyle, Kevin Hanchard and Tatiana Maslany, hosted by ACTRA Toronto Executive Council member Amy Matysio, about the importance of a strike authorization vote during negotiations. Watch now: https://youtu.be/QIfXsq4uTtE | ACTRA Toronto
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ACTRA Toronto Members Diana Platts and Jim Armstrong discuss the pressing challenges facing performers today as we continue IPA Bargaining. They express concerns about the rise of generative AI, highlighting its potential to undermine creativity and exploit performers. They also stress the urgent need to address inflation in wages, pointing out the disconnect between skyrocketing costs of living and stagnant pay. | ACTRA Toronto
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ACTRA Toronto's Treasurer Talk is back on Wednesday, October 8th! To accommodate schedules, the Treasurer Talk will now begin at 4pm. You can participate two ways: 1️⃣ Join us live on Zoom – Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RDkmgtILRo-9MIBUktAD5w#/registration 2️⃣ Join us as we'll stream on Instagram Live at https://www.instagram.com/actratoronto/ Come prepared with your questions as ACTRA Toronto’s Treasurer Paul Constable will have Executive Director Alistair Hepburn sp
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We surprised these performers with the news that they had been nominated for a 2021 voice ACTRA Award. Here were their reactions! Thanks to Nissae Isen, Julie Lemieux, Beatrice Schneider, Markeda McKay, Bahia Watson, Cory Doran, Dan Chameroy, Deven Mack, and Ali Badshah for participating, and congratulations on their nominations. Special thanks to Scott Farley for surprising the nominees! | ACTRA Toronto
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Hear from ACTRA Toronto Councillor Asante Tracey about why Members should speak up and share their thoughts with the Ontario government in its talent agencies regulation consultation. ⁠As an ACTRA Toronto Member, your feedback can shape a fair, transparent and accountable system. ⁠We believe talent‑agency regulation should centre performers’ rights and provide clear, enforceable standards. ⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our profile to read the consultation guide and proposal, and how to submit your com
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We are thrilled to share that ACTRA Toronto production WAYWARD is now streaming on Netflix! Filmed in Ontario, this new limited series invites viewers into the picture-perfect town of Tall Pines, where everything is not what it seems. Created by ACTRA Toronto Member Mae Martin — who also serves as co-showrunner, executive producer, and star — the series explores the insidious underbelly of the “troubled teen industry” and the eternal struggle between one generation and the next. The series has a
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ACTRA Toronto is proud to announce Jani Lauzon as our 2021 Award of Excellence recipient! Jani Lauzon (she/her) is a Métis multi-disciplinary artist. She is an award-winning screen actress, a Juno-nominated singer-songwriter, a Gemini Award-winning puppeteer, a multi-award-winning stage actress, a director, filmmaker, and an “ACTRAvist” at ACTRA Toronto for 20 years. We look forward to celebrating her at our awards in the new year. Congratulations Jani! #ACTRAAwards #ACTRAspotlight | ACTRA Toron
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ACTRA Toronto was working for our Membership until the very end at the Ontario Federation of Labour convention! Unfortunately we ran out of time to present our Gig Economy Protections resolution, which encourages the Government of Ontario to establish a Creative Cultural Worker classification. The resolution is now being sent to the OFL executive board for consideration. Creative Cultural Workers face precarious employment, lack income stability, benefits and pensions. So to the Ontario Federati
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Award-winning performer Maria del Mar will be presented with ACTRA Toronto’s 2024 Award of Excellence at the 22nd #ACTRAAwards in Toronto, which will take place this spring. With close to 100 film and television credits, Maria has made an indelible mark in the screen-based production industry both in Canada and south of the border. Notable credits include Murdoch Mysteries, 24, Frasier, Blue Murder, Street Legal, E.N.G., Hannibal, Slasher and Star Trek: Discovery. Maria’s repertoire has expanded
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Commercials "put a fingerprint on society," says Nadine Whiteman, nominee for Outstanding Performance – Commercial at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. In this red carpet conversation with Gabriella de la Torre, Nadine explains how this is especially true when commercials feature professional performers. This category was added at this year's ACTRA Awards in Toronto, and let's make sure the best commercial performances continue to be recognized! Submissions for the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto c
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Gabriella de la Torre speaks with Deven Mack, winner of Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Male Voice at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, for his role as Sonic the Hedgehog in Sonic Prime. Deven shares his journey from voicing online cartoons with a $5 microphone to performing the voice of a beloved and iconic character. Let's make the sure the best in Canadian performance is recognized at the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto! Submissions close on December 31st, 2025. Submit now: ht
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From awards, red carpets and festivals to parades, conferences and events, ACTRA Toronto Members were out in 2025 showing their union strength and solidarity, fighting for performers' rights and showcasing our talents and the value of working with professional performers. Looking forward to a prosperous 2026! | ACTRA Toronto
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The "ACTRA Awards levelled up," said Humberly González in conversation with Gabriella de la Torre at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Watch as Humberly speaks about the awards show and why it is important to celebrate, honour and support the amazingly talented performers we have in Canada. Let's make the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto the best one yet! This is your last chance to submit performances for consideration at the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto. Submissions close on December 31st, 2025. S
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We continue to celebrate amazing Canadian performers during #CdnScreenAwards week and we're chatting with the #ACTRAAwards-winning Cory Doran! Cory, who was nominated for Best Performance, Animation in SUPER WISH at the CSAs and won at the ACTRA Awards, spoke with CSA-nominated Gabriella de la Torre about creating the voice of the character on the show, and provides some valuable advice for performers wanting to get into voice acting. | ACTRA Toronto
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While we were marching in this year’s Pride Parade, we walked and talked with ACTRA Toronto Members about the importance of 2SLGBTQIA visibiity, representation, identity and more. We are looking forward to sharing these critical perspectives. Hear from Martha Chaves speaking with Becky Ablack about why visibility is important for Martha’s comedy and acting. #pride #prideparade #actra #actratoronto #actrapride #outactrato
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For 50 years the Toronto International Film Festival has been known for its impromtu and spontaneous moments. That's no different today as we kick off our ACTRA Toronto at TIFF coverage with host Gabriella de la Torre and the party showed up to celebrate the #TIFF50 anniversary! Stay tuned for our coverage as we shine a spotlight on Canadian performers and films throughout the festival! | ACTRA Toronto
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We are thrilled to see ACTRA Toronto member and award-winning voice performer Julie Lemieux featured in a new Ontario Creates video showcasing the strength of Ontario's animation industry. We have such talented performers right here in Ontario, and we're very much Ready to Roll! | ACTRA Toronto
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