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Sophia Walker is a Canadian actress, with experience in stage, film and television.[1] She was born in Toronto, Ontario,[2] and graduated from Ryerson University in the Theatre Program.[3] Walker is an Alum of the Canadian Film Centre’s CBC Actors Conservatory, making her an award-winning actor.[4] She played the role of Neisha in the production Our Place, a tale about the uncertainties Caribbean women have when gaining permanent residence in Canada and the negative effect it holds on their physical, and mental health.[5] However, Walker is best known for her role in The Tempest directed by Des McAnuff.[6]
Sophia Walker's impact on the film and television industry has been extraordinary. Through films like Carmilla (which was nominated for a Streamy Awards in 2015 and 2017),[7][8]and Our Place, Walker has been involved in created representation for immigrants working tirelessly for Canadian Citizenship, undocumented workers,[9]and even the LGBTQ+ community.[10][11]Her contribution to the media industry through film, TV, and theatre has been influential to many young Black girls dreaming of being on the big screen. Sophia’s education at Toronto Metropolitan University[12][13]has set her up for success and led her to many of her roles. Walker continues to make her mark on the industry.
References edit
- ^ The Movie Database. (n.d.). Sophia Walker. https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1494008-sophia-walker
- ^ Soulpepper Theatre - plays, concerts & musicals. Soulpepper Theatre - Plays, Concerts & Musicals. (2024). https://www.soulpepper.ca/about/people/sophia-walker?heading=Cast
- ^ The Movie Database. (n.d.). Sophia Walker. https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1494008-sophia-walker
- ^ Sophia Walker. Cahoots Theatre Company. (n.d.). https://www.cahoots.ca/people/sophia-walker#:~:text=Sophia%20Walker%20is%20a%20Ryerson,and%20an%20award%2Dwinning%20actor
- ^ Sophia Walker. Cahoots Theatre Company. (n.d.). https://www.cahoots.ca/people/sophia-walker#:~:text=Sophia%20Walker%20is%20a%20Ryerson,and%20an%20award%2Dwinning%20actor
- ^ IMDb. (2024). Sophia Walker | actress. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8113111/?ref_=nmbio_ov
- ^ IMDb.com. (n.d.). Carmilla. IMDb. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4127260/awards
- ^ 7th annual nominees. The Streamy Awards. (2021, October 20). https://www.streamys.org/nominees-winners/7th-annual-nominees/
- ^ Our place. Theatre Passe Muraille. (2022, November 26). https://www.passemuraille.ca/22-23-season/our-place/
- ^ CBC/Radio Canada. (2018, March 12). From Carmilla to Kim’s, the Canadian Screen Award winners agreed: “representation matters” | CBC arts. CBCnews. https://www.cbc.ca/arts/from-carmilla-to-kim-s-the-canadian-screen-award-winners-agreed-representation-matters-1.4572912
- ^ The racialization of homosexuality in Carmilla. (n.d.). https://www.clarku.edu/departments/english/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/sites/119/2020/04/2020-ESSAY-Sexual-Identity-Foreignness-and-the-Gothic-Vampire-The-Racialization-of-Homosexuality-in-Carmilla.pdf
- ^ The Movie Database. (n.d.). Sophia Walker. https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1494008-sophia-walker
- ^ Sophia Walker. Cahoots Theatre Company. (n.d.). https://www.cahoots.ca/people/sophia-walker#:~:text=Sophia%20Walker%20is%20a%20Ryerson,and%20an%20award%2Dwinning%20actor