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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.

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Spotlight: 2025 Breakthroughs Film Festival

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Photos: The 2018 ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners and thank you to all of the sponsors of the 16th ACTRA Awards in Toronto.

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Comic-Con: Voice-over artists find money and meaning at cartoon conventions

Joy Tanner talks to voiceover artists Christian Potenza, Toby Proctor and Katie Griffen about the good, the bad and the ugly of cartoon conventions.

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Announcing outACTRAto, the LGBTQ+ Committee

Jo Vannicola talks about the birth of ACTRA Toronto’s newest Committee – outACTRAto – and how it wants to elevate the conversation about LGBTQ+ stories.

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Natural Remedies for Audition Anxiety

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ACTRA Toronto Member Education Courses Online

Learn more about the many ACTRA Toronto online training courses available exclusively for members!

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New in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine! Paul Sun New in ACTRA Toronto Performers Magazine! Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, ACTRA Toronto's 2026 Award of Excellence recipient, has a heartfelt conversation with Performers Magazine Editor Joy Tanner about everything from identity, racism, and what makes for a good artist to cosplay and collecting, and treasured family stories.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to read now.
The Video Game Working Group is excited to invite The Video Game Working Group is excited to invite members to an online workshop with voice director Lindsey Gardner on April 23rd from 1-2:30 pm!⁠
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Whether you’re curious about breaking into video game performance, looking to sharpen your skills, or just want to learn more about the craft, this will be a fun and practical session. We encourage all interested members to apply – no matter your experience level or home recording setup. ⁠
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Five participants will be selected to receive live coaching, while any ACTRA Toronto member in good standing can attend as observers to watch the work happen in real time. ⁠
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If you'd like to be considered as a participant, please register now as submissions close on April 6th. Otherwise, you can register to observe.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to register now!
With just over a month to go until the 24th ACTRA With just over a month to go until the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, we’re thrilled to announce that AFBS (@afbscanada) is returning as our Platinum Sponsor and will once again proudly present this year’s Awards!⁠
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As Canada’s only national insurance and investment provider founded by performers and screenwriters, AFBS has been championing the health, wealth, and well-being of creative workers since 1975. We’re proud to continue this partnership as we honour the talent, resilience, and excellence of our screen community. ⁠
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Stay tuned. Our 2026 host reveal, nominee announcements, presenters, sponsors, and ticket information, are about to take the spotlight. Keep an eye on our socials, your inbox and the #ACTRAAwards in Toronto webpage — we can’t to celebrate with you!
We are pleased to share that a tentative Terms of We are pleased to share that a tentative Terms of Settlement have been reached for a new ACTRA-Ubisoft Video Game Agreement covering a three-year term of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, pending ratification. The ACTRA National Executive has unanimously endorsed this tentative agreement.⁠
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Members who are eligible to vote on ratification of the tentative agreement will soon receive follow-up communications by email including detailed agreement information, voting details, online ballots and more. Please stay connected to your ACTRA National eblasts to be sure you can participate fully in the ratification process.⁠
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Thank you for your continued support and solidarity!
ACTRA Toronto was honoured to attend Flow State: A ACTRA Toronto was honoured to attend Flow State: An Immersive Exhibit, an installation hosted by POV Film @povfilm, TSNI and Immersive International interweaving immersive media with storytelling.⁠
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The installation marked the official launch of POV Film & TSNI's latest research on Indigenous talent in Toronto's creative industries. Please head to the link in our profile to read more about this important research report.
ACTRA Toronto was thrilled to attend the CFC Indus ACTRA Toronto was thrilled to attend the CFC Industry Showcase honouring the 2025/26 Cohort of the CBC Actors Conservatory! It was inspiring to hear from ACTRA Toronto Member Supinder Wraich providing valuable advice to the new graduates. ⁠
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Congratulations to all the performers in the CBC Actors Conservatory and we look forward to seeing their work in the future!⁠
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Meet the performers in this cohort at the link in our profile.
We're at the starting line anxiously awaiting the We're at the starting line anxiously awaiting the premiere of HATE THE PLAYER: THE BEN JOHNSON STORY! ⁠
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This six-part sports mockumentary follows the global sprinting icon's definitely-not-biased account of one of the most infamous scandals in sports history. There's an amazing cast of ACTRA Toronto Members and was created by Member Anthony Q. Farrell.⁠
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HATE THE PLAYER premieres tonight (March 26) at 9pm on GameTV, and tomorrow (March 27) on Paramount+ Canada. Don't miss it!⁠
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Head to the link in our profile for more.
ACTRA Toronto Members: Don't miss your chance to c ACTRA Toronto Members: Don't miss your chance to choose the five Series Ensemble Award nominees at the 24th #ACTRAAwards in Toronto! This award is another way ACTRA Toronto is shining a spotlight on great Canadian talent, working together to tell stories in our own voices.⁠
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Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. ET TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to vote now.
We are excited to celebrate the many ACTRA Toronto We are excited to celebrate the many ACTRA Toronto Members and productions nominated at the 2026 #CdnScreenAwards today! There are so many memorable performances, films and series and we are thrilled for this recognition by @TheCdnAcademy.⁠
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And we are a bit extra excited as ACTRA Toronto at TIFF, our show that shines a spotlight on performers and filmmakers was nominated for Best Web Program or Series, Non-Fiction and Best Host, Web Program or Series for Gabriella de la Torre! (📷️: Gabriella with 2026 nominee Tricia Black during #TIFF50.)⁠
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Congratulations to all the nominees and we look forward to celebrating during Canadian Screen Week in May!⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
ACTRA Toronto was grateful to participate this wee ACTRA Toronto was grateful to participate this week alongside other guilds and unions on a panel hosted by the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Performance Student Union! Many thanks to the Performance Student Union and TMU for having us to speak about the benefits of being a part of a union in our industry.⁠
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Top 📷️: Up-and-coming performers at TMU that you'll hopefully see on your screens one day!⁠
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Bottom 📷️ (L-R): Brandy Lynn McAllister (IATSE B173), Emily Trimbee (IATSE ADC659), Jason Hand (IATSE ADC659), Michelle DiCesare (IATSE 822), Justin Antheunis (IATSE 58), Gail Haupert (ACTRA Toronto), Margaret Thompson (Canadian Actors' Equity Association), Hale Reap (IATSE 828).
It was great to attend the OYA Black Arts Coalitio It was great to attend the OYA Black Arts Coalition (@oyablackarts) Union Day this week!⁠
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ACTRA Toronto Member Lisa Berry (@lisaberrylive) alongside ACTRA Toronto's Grace Hawkins gave participants from the Emerging Filmmaker, Career Bridge, and Career Leap programs a presentation on how to work with ACTRA Toronto and union performers on independent productions. Plus, Lisa gave her perspective as an ACTRA Toronto performer, creator and teacher.⁠
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Thank you to the OYA Black Arts Coalition for having us!
Whoa! We hear you! We recognize the popularity of Whoa! We hear you! We recognize the popularity of the Creators’ Corner panel and mixer on March 27 and will be working to organize an online event in April. To accommodate more Member access, we will look to expand into larger venues down the road. If you missed the opportunity to sign up, please add yourself to the waitlist (see your Member email from Tuesday) should a spot open up.⁠
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