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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.

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

Applause: Fall 2025

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Welcome New Members!

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Spotlight: 2025 Breakthroughs Film Festival

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Spotlight: 2025 Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival

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Stunt Stars: John Stead

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NCA Refresher: Audition Payments

Did you know? Performers can be paid for NCA auditions under special circumstances.

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Leslie Hope on working with John Cassavetes

Robert Bellissimo talks with Leslie Hope about the legacy legendary filmmaker John Cassavetes has left behind.

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Track Your Money! (Or, How A Performer Needs to Make Sure They Get Paid: A Financial Odyssey)

Cory Doran talks about why it’s important for performers to be our best advocate when it comes to getting paid.

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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.
"It's our members who really give us our power," s "It's our members who really give us our power," said ACTRA Toronto's new Executive Director Rob Halpin on rabble radio this week with Nick Seebruch. Rob discussed goals and challenges for the union ahead, the threat of AI, supporting Canadian performers and culture, and much more. ⁠
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Don't miss this important conversation on performer advocacy - head to the link in our profile to listen to the entire episode now!
Get ready! Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in To Get ready! Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will be going on sale on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3pm ET!⁠
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This year’s #ACTRAAwards, proudly sponsored by AFBS, will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony 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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ACTRA Toronto members will be able to purchase tickets for $65 each.⁠
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Full ticket purchase details will be available on Monday, April 20. Information will be posted to our website and social media and sent via Member email.⁠
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Please join us for an unforgettable night of union pride, while we celebrate the outstanding nominees and special honourees.⁠
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The event will sell-out. Please purchase early, to avoid disappointment.
We are pleased to celebrate Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, re We are pleased to celebrate Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, recipient of the Award of Excellence at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS.⁠
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This year’s #ACTRAAwards celebration will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will go on sale on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Watch your email and social media for more details.⁠
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The ACTRA Toronto Award of Excellence is sponsored by ACTRA National. The ACTRA Awards in Toronto are produced by Yellow House Events.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
We are pleased to announce that ACTRA Toronto Life We are pleased to announce that ACTRA Toronto Life Memberships will be presented to Tig Fong, Nina Keogh and John Nelles at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. ⁠
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Life memberships are determined by ACTRA Toronto Council and presented to individuals in recognition of their significant volunteer contributions to ACTRA Toronto and their ongoing work on behalf of our members. Congratulations Tig, Nina and John!⁠
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This year’s #ACTRAAwards celebration will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will go on sale on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Watch your email and social media for more details.⁠
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The ACTRA Awards in Toronto are produced by Yellow House Events.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
We are pleased to announce the ACTRA Toronto Stunt We are pleased to announce the ACTRA Toronto Stunt Award at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS will be presented to Patrick Mark. ⁠
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The ACTRA Toronto Stunt Award recipient is chosen by a committee comprised of past ACTRA Toronto Stunt Award recipients. Congratulations Patrick!⁠
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This year’s #ACTRAAwards celebration will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will go on sale on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Watch your email and social media for more details.⁠
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The ACTRA Awards in Toronto are produced by Yellow House Events.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
We are pleased to announce the ACTRA Toronto Stunt We are pleased to announce the ACTRA Toronto Stunt Ensemble Award nominees for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. The nominees are:⁠
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• Frankenstein (Netflix)⁠
• Frankenstein (Netflix)⁠
• Legend Has It (Underdog Pictures)⁠
• Revival, “Don't Tell Dad” (Blue Ice Pictures, Hemmings Films)⁠
• Twisted Metal, “OHLYNTE” (Electric Avenue, Artists First, Inspire Entertainment, PlayStation Productions, Make It With Gravy, Sony Pictures Television, Universal Television)⁠
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Congratulations to the nominees! This year’s #ACTRAAwards celebration will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will go on sale on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Watch your email and social media for more details.⁠
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The ACTRA Toronto Stunt Ensemble Award is sponsored by Creative Arts Financial. The ACTRA Awards in Toronto are produced by Yellow House Events.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
We are pleased to announce the Members’ Choice S We are pleased to announce the Members’ Choice Series Ensemble Award nominees for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. The nominees are:⁠
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• Children Ruin Everything (New Metric Media)⁠
• Heated Rivalry (Accent Aigu Entertainment in association with Bell Media’s Crave)⁠
• Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent (Cameron Pictures, Lark Productions)⁠
• Murdoch Mysteries (Shaftesbury)⁠
• SkyMed (Piazza Entertainment)⁠
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Congratulations to the nominees! This year’s #ACTRAAwards celebration will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will go on sale on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Watch your email and social media for more details.⁠
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The Members’ Choice Series Ensemble Award is sponsored by Netflix. The ACTRA Awards in Toronto are produced by Yellow House Events.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Perform We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance – Videogame Voice nominees for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. The nominees are:⁠
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• Patrick Kwok-Choon as Nor in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes (Ubisoft)⁠
• Nicole Law as Rebecca in Hell Is Us (Nacon) ⁠
• Dalal Sabra as Nentuk in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes (Ubisoft)⁠
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Congratulations to the nominees! This year’s #ACTRAAwards celebration will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will go on sale on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Watch your email and social media for more details.⁠
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The ACTRA Awards in Toronto are produced by Yellow House Events.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Perform We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance – Youth Voice nominees for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. The nominees are:⁠
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• Athan Giazitzidis as Pants in Mittens & Pants, “Puppy Detective and the Case of the Smelly Smell” (Windy Isle Entertainment)⁠
• Ellora Lopez as Rosie in Rosie's Rules, “Gatita Day” (9 Story Media Group, Brown Bag Films)⁠
• Grace Nicolaou-Wood as Apple Banana in Let's Go, Bananas!, “The Fast and the Furriest” (9 Story Media Group, Brown Bag Films)⁠
• Mia SwamiNathan as Mittens in Mittens & Pants, “Captain Mittens” (Windy Isle Entertainment)⁠
• Mia SwamiNathan as Zadie in Work It Out Wombats!, “Zadie’s Horrible Haircut” (GBH, Pipeline Studios and Broadcaster PBS Kids)⁠
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Congratulations to the nominees! This year’s #ACTRAAwards celebration will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will go on sale on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Watch your email and social media for more details.⁠
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The ACTRA Awards in Toronto are produced by Yellow House Events.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Perform We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Male Voice nominees for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. The nominees are:⁠
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• Cory Doran as Speed Meister in Rubble & Crew, “Crew Builds a Skyscraper” (Spin Master Entertainment)⁠
• Jeremy Harris as Ika Inkblot in Mermicorno: Starfall, “Singer Wrong Writer” (Atomic Cartoons, a Blue Ant company)⁠
• Deven Mack as Nokt in Ninjago: Dragons Rising, “Chaos Unchained” (LEGO and WildBrain Studios)⁠
• Pierre Simpson as Xavier in Night of the Zoopocalypse (A Copperheart Entertainment, Charades Productions, Umedia Production, IDL Films Production in association with Apollo Films, Crave, House of Cool, Macguff) ⁠
• Scott Thompson as Ash in Night of the Zoopocalypse (A Copperheart Entertainment, Charades Productions, Umedia Production, IDL Films Production in association with Apollo Films, Crave, House of Cool, Macguff)⁠
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Congratulations to the nominees! This year’s #ACTRAAwards celebration will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will go on sale on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Watch your email and social media for more details.⁠
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The Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Male Voice Award is sponsored by Vapor X Ted Rosnick. The ACTRA Awards in Toronto are produced by Yellow House Events.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Perform We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female Voice nominees for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. The nominees are:⁠
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• Maria del Mar as Lunia in LEGO® DreamZzz, “Lunia” (LEGO and WildBrain Studios)⁠
• Kamaia Fairburn as Layla Fletcher in Unicorn Academy, “Legendary Summer” (Spin Master Entertainment)⁠
• Gabbi Kosmidis as Gracie in Night of the Zoopocalypse (A Copperheart Entertainment, Charades Productions, Umedia Production, IDL Films Production in association with Apollo Films, Crave, House of Cool, Macguff) ⁠
• Morrissa Nicole as Lydia in Lyla in the Loop, “Jamaica Day” (Mighty Picnic, Pipeline Studios and Broadcaster PBS Kids)⁠
• Susan Roman as Andromeda/Florence in LEGO® DreamZzz, “Lunia” (LEGO and WildBrain Studios)⁠
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Congratulations to the nominees! This year’s #ACTRAAwards celebration will take place during a star-studded evening ceremony on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, with Nadine Bhabha as host.⁠
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Tickets for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto will go on sale on Monday, April 20th, 2026. Watch your email and social media for more details.⁠
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The ACTRA Awards in Toronto are produced by Yellow House Events.⁠
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Head to the link in our profile to meet all the nominees.
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