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Celebrating the 2026 Outstanding Performance Voice Nominees

From animated films and series to videogames, meet the Outstanding Performance Voice nominees who help bring these characters to life.

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Celebrating the 2026 Outstanding Performance Commercial Nominees

Whether making us laugh or pulling at our heartstrings, meet the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance Commercial nominees whose performances inspire and delight.

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Celebrating the 2026 Outstanding Performance On-camera Nominees

From short and feature films to television and digital series, meet and celebrate the 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance On-Camera nominees whose performances inspire.

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

In conversation with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, ACTRA Toronto’s 2026 Award of Excellence recipient, had a heartfelt conversation with Performers Magazine Editor Joy Tanner about everything from identity, racism and what makes a good artist to cosplay and collecting, and treasured family stories.

April 2, 2026April 7, 2026
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ACTRA Toronto Members in the Spotlight

Applause: Fall 2025

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

Welcome New Members!

December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Spotlight: 2025 Breakthroughs Film Festival

November 20, 2025February 2, 2026

Spotlight: 2025 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

November 4, 2025November 20, 2025

Stunt Stars: John Stead

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025
June 21, 2021January 20, 2023

Jani Lauzon – Award of Excellence, ACTRA Toronto 2021

Michaela Washburn: Jani Lauzon. It’s an honour.
So, what sparked the beginning of this journey, and how did you come to know your purpose?

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June 19, 2021May 10, 2023

Make Your Summertime Book an Audiobook!

Who doesn’t love a good summertime book? June is Audiobook Month, and we’re excited to shine our #ACTRAspotlight on some of the talented members who have narrated excellent fiction and non-fiction books in Canada.

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June 8, 2021March 20, 2023

Working the Scene in Rainbow

By Cory Bertrand & Em McCourt Jun 23, 2021, 7:00 PM Eastern Time outACTRAto, ACTRA Toronto’s LGBTQ2S+ Committee, is proud to launch its first edition of Working the Scene in Rainbow. This initiative is an opportunity …

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May 3, 2021March 20, 2023

Get to Know President David Gale

Past President Theresa Tova sits down with her friend and biking buddy ACTRA Toronto President David Alan Nathan Gale.

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April 20, 2021March 20, 2023

The Black Performer Showcase

ACTRA Toronto revealed the first of a number of showcases to promote its diverse membership.

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We're excited to share that Ten Thousand Teas by @ We're excited to share that Ten Thousand Teas by @asiancanadianfilm is returning for its fourth year to celebrate Asian Heritage Month on Friday, May 22nd at @chefshallto in Toronto!⁠
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This will include a Speed Networking event between 3-5PM which is by application only and is now open, and the deadline to apply is May 15th. A great lineup of mentors includes:⁠
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• Sook-Yin Lee @sookyinleee, Writer and Director of @payingforitfilm⁠
• Nick Solowski, VP, International Sales & Distribution, @blueantmedia⁠
• Paige Murray @paiger001, Director of Development, @disneyplusca⁠
• Holly Rowden @horo90fo, Executive Producer @alfredofilms⁠
• Laura del Maschio @_delmaschio, Scripted Development Executive, @shaftesburytv⁠
• Munara Muhetaer @m.u.n.a.r.a, Production Manager @lionsgate⁠
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Plus, the Mixer event follows from 5-7PM is also open for registration!⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to apply for Speed Networking, and you can find the link to register for the Mixer at the top of the page.
ACTRA Toronto is proud to be a sponsor of the Best ACTRA Toronto is proud to be a sponsor of the Best Performance category at the upcoming Canadian Game Awards! The awards are coming up on May 21st and bring together players, creators and studios from across Canada for a full evening celebrating the best in games.⁠
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Congratulations to the nominees: Erica Luttrell (Battlefield 6), Momona Tamada (Assassin's Creed Shadows), Elias Toufexis (Hell is Us), Peter Shinkoda (Assassin's Creed Shadows) and Olivia Lepore (Bloom & Rage).⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to learn more and get your tickets to the show!
We are thrilled to celebrate the 24th #ACTRAAwards We are thrilled to celebrate the 24th #ACTRAAwards in Toronto! To mark the occasion, @actratoronto and @creativeartsfinancial have teamed up to give one lucky member a pair of tickets to join us for an unforgettable night of celebration.⁠
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HOW TO ENTER:⁠
To be eligible for the draw, head to the link in our profile and complete the online entry form by May 8, at 4 p.m. ET.⁠
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BONUS:⁠
Don't forget to visit the Creative Arts Financial photo booth at the awards on May 11, for a chance to win one of 10 ACTRA Toronto Basic Membership Dues prizes!⁠
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Make sure to follow @creativeartsfinancial to stay in the loop for more exclusive contests and prize draws throughout the year.
The XP Game Summit is quickly approaching, and we' The XP Game Summit is quickly approaching, and we're excited that ACTRA Toronto Member Myles Dobson is a featured speaker in one of the sessions!⁠
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Voice Acting in video games is more than performance, it’s a production process that hinges on direction, context, and iteration. "Inside the Booth: Bringing Professional Performances to Your Next Project" is a live interactive session that will feature a recording-style demonstration of a typical voice acting session, showing how a short scripted scene can evolve across multiple takes under direction.⁠
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Attendees will observe how performance adjustments are made, learn how to communicate creative intent effectively, and how best practices can get the most out of a session.⁠
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Featuring perspectives from performance, voice direction, and game development, this session demonstrates live performance changes, and highlights practical production realities such as pickups, continuity, and scheduling.⁠
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The session also features Scott Christian, Studio Director at Hilltop Studios alongside Myles. The session takes place on May 21st from 3pm - 3:45pm.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to learn more about XP Game Summit and register now!
ACTRA Toronto is proud to be a sponsor of the Toro ACTRA Toronto is proud to be a sponsor of the Toronto Met Film Festival (TMFF)!⁠
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Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the @tmetfilmfest will showcase the bold, adventurous, and diverse lineup of TMU Image Arts’ 2026 Thesis Films, alongside a week of panels with filmmakers, industry networking events, and hands-on workshops.⁠
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As one of Canada’s largest student-run film festivals, TMFF continues to spotlight emerging filmmakers as they take their next steps in the industry, providing an opportunity to learn and grow throughout the festival.⁠
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The TMFF is taking place on May 7 and 8 at the Elgin Winter Garden Theatre. Head to the link in our profile to learn more and get your tickets now!
We’re excited to announce that a new block of ti We’re excited to announce that a new block of tickets to the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, have been released!⁠
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ACTRA Toronto members in good standing may purchase tickets now. Please see your ACTRA Toronto E-Blast or visit the link in our profile for full details on the ACTRA Toronto Awards webpage.⁠
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This year’s #ACTRAAwards will take place on Monday, May 11th, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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⁠This will be your last chance to purchase tickets, so don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of union pride and celebration of the outstanding nominees and special honourees.⁠
Let's meet the nominees for Outstanding Performanc Let's meet the nominees for Outstanding Performance, Non-Binary / Gender Non-Conforming at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS!⁠
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🆕 in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine: learn more about Noah Lamanna, Ci Hang Ma, Billy Merasty, Asher Rose and Jo Vannicola.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet these talented nominees now!
ACTRA Toronto President Kate Ziegler and Executive ACTRA Toronto President Kate Ziegler and Executive Director Rob Halpin met with Mayor of Toronto Olivia Chow to discuss the importance of union performers on set, and in Toronto's Screen Future: A Strategic Plan for Continued Growth 2025-2030. ⁠
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We are pleased that Mayor Chow understands that ACTRA Toronto Performers are central to strengthening the City of Toronto’s screen-based industries. ⁠
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We’re excited to announce that a new block of ti We’re excited to announce that a new block of tickets to the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, will be released TOMORROW (Wednesday, April 29th) at 3pm ET!⁠
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ACTRA Toronto members in good standing may purchase tickets at that time. Please keep an eye out for an ACTRA Toronto E-Blast or visit the link in our profile for full details on the ACTRA Toronto Awards webpage.⁠
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This year’s #ACTRAAwards will take place on Monday, May 11th, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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⁠This will be your last chance to purchase tickets, so don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of union pride and celebration of the outstanding nominees and special honourees.⁠
Let's meet the nominees for Outstanding Performanc Let's meet the nominees for Outstanding Performance, Male On Camera at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS!⁠
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🆕 in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine: learn more about Ashton James, Tony Nappo, Arnold Pinnock, Siddharth Sharma and Adrian Walters.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet these talented nominees now!
Let's meet the nominees for Outstanding Performanc Let's meet the nominees for Outstanding Performance, Female On Camera (sponsored by Whizbang Films) at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS!⁠
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🆕 in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine: learn more about Trish Fagan, Nina Kiri, Liisa Repo-Martell, Dana Solomon and Sydney Topliffe.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet these talented nominees now!
Let's meet the nominees at the 24th ACTRA Awards i Let's meet the nominees at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS!⁠
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New in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine: learn more about Matthew G. Brown, Alison Deon, Keren Edelist, Hannah Spear and Richard Young, the nominees for Outstanding Performance, Commercial.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th #ACTRAAwards in Toronto are selling fast 🔥 and there are only a few left! If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, don't delay!⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet these talented nominees now.
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