WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – MARCH 02: Actress Katheryn Winnick attends the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter on March 2, 2014 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Born December 17, 1977 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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My first car was a Chevy Cavalier. My dad somehow convinced me that it was a hot sports car because it was red. I grew up being a bit of a tomboy, a big-time tomboy.
I was told this is a male-dominated network and the male demographic is stronger than female. This is a show about Vikings and you are just the wife. I remember thinking that was not the way I was going to play it.
Every woman has to learn how to defend themselves. If you can protect your body and have confidence in your body, then in any situation you’d be able to defend yourself. It gives you the power, and confidence has to start within yourself.
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CHILDREN’S PARLIAMENT, 13min., Germany Directed by Anna Faroqhi, Haim Peretz In a small village in Brandenburg, a group of children aged 6 to 13 has established the Groß Schauen Youth Advisory Council, a children’s parliament. Here, they actively participate in democratic decision-making processes to represent the interests of their community. One of their key initiatives is advocating for a 30 km/h speed limit on the main road running through their village.
NIGHT SHIFT, 10min., UK Directed by Michael Rogers Night Shift is a gritty thriller set in the not-so-distant future, when cities fall into chaos, and a paramedic takes the law into her own hands.
UNIVERSE OF UKRAINE, 3min., Ukraine Directed by Alexander Sparinsky «Universe of Ukraine” is a documentary music video-essay for all people who want to know what war in Ukraine is and what are Russian killers today, in the 21st century; about all the troubles and griefs that this invasion brought…
THE SOCIALISTS OF SHOE CITY, 35min., USA Directed by Shana Figueroa The story of “The Socialists of Shoe City: The Socialist Movement in Haverhill, Massachusetts” ” chronicles the transformative impact of James F. Carey and John C. Chase on Haverhill, Massachusetts, during a period of intense industrialization and social upheaval. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Haverhill’s booming shoe industry was a focal point of labor exploitation and inequality. Carey and Chase, driven by a vision of social justice and workers’ rights, founded the Haverhill Socialist Labor Party in 1895. Their activism led to significant labor strikes, public lectures, and campaigns for better working conditions and fair wages. Despite facing formidable opposition, their efforts culminated in Carey’s historic election to the Massachusetts State Legislature in 1898, signaling a profound shift in the political landscape and inspiring a broader socialist movement across America.
NISE, A journey in the negation of love, 41min., Spain Directed by Maria Gisèle Royo This documentary follows the creative process of a group of people passionate about art and culture who voluntarily confine themselves to a town in the province of Segovia, to rehearse and study texts in old Spanish. The result is teamwork that makes the work grow. The cohesion between actors, artistic and technical team, and a love for a job well done, and for culture, is breathed through the screen. Nise, is the last work they have brought to the stage, astonishing critics, and offering a text from the past that continues to make us reflect on the ambiguity of justice and the exercise of political power.
A SEED OF REGRET, 5min,. USA Directed by Jon Gary A once-assimilated African American father faces an agonizing unraveling as he grapples with the devastating loss of his beloved son to a senseless and untimely murder.
SYSTEMIC POKER, 3min., USA Directed by Isaul Beltran Systemic Poker is a black comedy that attempts to mirror the systemic racism that is present in our society.
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In the year 2468, Jackson, a seasoned bounty hunter, finds himself in dire straits when his partner mysteriously vanishes. Struggling with financial difficulties, Jackson reluctantly accepts a risky job offer to track down an elusive criminal. Set in a futuristic world with elements of sci-fi and cyberpunk, NOVA explores themes of identity and betrayal amidst a backdrop of advanced technology and quirky characters.https://www.instagram.com/nova_themovie/ Get to know the filmmaker: What motivated you to make this film? I would say my love for the 90’s Anime “Cowboy Bebop”. I knew I wanted to make something that resonated with people who also appreciate that sort of Jazzy Sci Fi noir style of storytelling. Making films that I love with the people I love is always the goal! What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? Oh geez, at first extremely nervous, but after hearing what everyone had to say, I was pleasantly surprised! It is a surreal feeling to hear people talk about how they experienced something you made, and even more surreal to hear how it connected with them. Truly loved their input! Subscribe to the podcast:
People say that New Yorkers aren’t friendly, but I think they’re more friendly than Londoners. Here there is a front-footed nature of Americans. You can go out on a night out and meet 10 random people and stay in touch with them, whereas that’s not going to happen in the same way in London.
What is interesting, as well, is how much power homicide detectives have and how much respect. They are kind of rock stars, especially in New York. There are not that many of them.
Even though I’m an actor, I don’t love sharing everything about myself. It’s always good to keep a little bit for yourself. [Interview, September 1, 2015]
Spouse Sam Caird(May 14, 2016 – present) (1 child)
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“I can relate to Susan. She thinks in terms of practicality. There are certain areas where we’re very similar and certain areas where we’re not. I feel very defensive of her. If anyone accuses Susan of being an outright cynic, I’ll say, ‘No, she’s not. There’s a perfectly logical explanation for it all. Don’t talk about her like that!'” (on her character, Susan Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia)
“Skandar has these eyes that are really expressive and quite penetrating” (on her first impression of costar Skandar Keynes).
“It’s gone more quickly than I expected; the time has really flown past. It’s a bit like a long and lovely dream, and now I’m ready to wake up.” (on the experience of filming the Chronicles of Narnia)
It’s a laid-back set, and everyone’s very friendly. Andrew is so relaxed that it makes everyone else relaxed. – On the set of the Chronicles of Narnia
Born December 16, 1967 · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Spouse Peter O’Brien (January 1, 2003 – present) (1 child)
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I’m so fair that I didn’t go in the sun as a child. When all my friends were on the beach, I was going to ballet. The teachers there didn’t like you going in the sun, so I never did.
[When asked about her worst memory of being involved in the Lord of the Rings trilogy] “When we were doing reshoots, we spent a few days doing the scene where I’m fighting the Witch-King. It was hard coming back after a couple of years away and not being as fit as I had been then.”
Everyone says you should get a photo taken of yourself while you’re pregnant. I’ve got a film [War of the Worlds (2005)]. It’ll be nice for my daughter, too, to look at one day. She was in it.
