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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
September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

Spotlight: Cinéfest Sudbury 2025

ACTRA Toronto members are in the spotlight again at the 2025 Cinéfest Sudbury! This year’s festival will showcase 11 ACTRA Toronto films across various genres.

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September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

In conversation with Rick Roberts

Outstanding Performance – Male winner Rick Roberts shares with Performers Magazine why his award-winning role was a dream come true, the lovely feeling he has of being honoured by a jury of his peers and the value of community (and more…).

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September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

In conversation with Grace Nicolaou-Wood

Outstanding Performance – Youth Voice winner Grace Nicolaou-Wood shares with Performers Magazine why she loves playing Apple Banana, what it means to be a youth member of ACTRA and what she has learned from her first big role.

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September 3, 2025September 11, 2025

ACTRA Toronto Performers are in the spotlight at #TIFF50

We’re thrilled to see an outstanding slate of ACTRA Toronto productions at the 50th anniversary of TIFF! From hotly anticipated features to compelling short films, check out the the ACTRA Toronto films and the Performers who bring them to life.

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August 25, 2025August 21, 2025

In conversation with Stefani Kimber

Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female winner Stefani Kimber shares with Performers Magazine what drew her to her award-winning role in The Players, how each individual role has helped share her and how she approaches challenging roles.

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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, 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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It's day two for ACTRA Toronto's new Executive Dir It's day two for ACTRA Toronto's new Executive Director Rob Halpin, and today saw a road trip to the Queen's Park Legislative Assembly of Ontario with members the ACTRA Toronto Executive to hear the second reading of the Strengthening Talent Agency Regulation (STAR) Act!⁠
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In the 📷️ (L-R): Jinny Wong, Elana Dunkelman, Paul Constable, Jameson Kraemer, Kate Ziegler, Rob Halpin, Mercedes Morris⁠
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The STAR Act is a proposed legislation would help protect performers by strengthening transparency and oversight of payments handled by talent agencies and is a reflection of the active role ACTRA Toronto has taken over the past few years advocating for greater protections for performers where their physical and economic safety are concerned.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to read the press release announcing the STAR Act.
Tickets for the 24th #ACTRAAwards in Toronto, prou Tickets for the 24th #ACTRAAwards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, are now on sale — and we're giving away one pair to a lucky ACTRA Toronto member!⁠
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Here's your chance to attend this year's ACTRA Awards in Toronto on Monday, May 11th at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning!⁠
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We are excited that AFBS is this year's Platinum Sponsor once again, and we have a pair of tickets to give away! To enter, simply like this post and follow @afbscanada and @actratoronto — and we'll randomly draw one winner.⁠
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The contest closes at 12 p.m. ET on Friday, May 1, 2026, so don't miss your chance to attend the ACTRA Awards in Toronto! The winner will be contacted by direct message for confirmation. You must have a valid ACTRA Toronto member ID and be a member in good standing to be eligible to win.
Tickets to the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proud Tickets to the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, are now on sale to ACTRA Toronto members in good standing!⁠
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To purchase tickets and learn more, check 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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Join us for an unforgettable night of union pride, while we celebrate the outstanding nominees and special honourees.⁠
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Please purchase early, to avoid missing out!
ACTRA Toronto Member Kevin Hanchard speaks at the ACTRA Toronto Member Kevin Hanchard speaks at the recent announcement of the Strengthening Talent Agency Regulation (STAR) Act by Ontario Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Minister David Piccini.⁠
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This important proposed legislation would help protect performers by strengthening transparency and oversight of payments handled by talent agencies and is a reflection of the active role ACTRA Toronto has taken over the past few years advocating for greater protections for performers where their physical and economic safety are concerned.⁠
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⁠Head to the link in our profile to read the full press release about this important announcement.
ACTRA Toronto Councillor Victoria Brooks speaks at ACTRA Toronto Councillor Victoria Brooks speaks at the recent announcement of the Strengthening Talent Agency Regulation (STAR) Act by Ontario Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Minister David Piccini.⁠
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This important proposed legislation would help protect performers by strengthening transparency and oversight of payments handled by talent agencies and is a reflection of the active role ACTRA Toronto has taken over the past few years advocating for greater protections for performers where their physical and economic safety are concerned.⁠
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⁠Head to the link in our profile to read the full press release about this important announcement.
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