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Erica Durance Biography
Birth Name:Erica Durance
Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer, Director
Fast Facts
- Ranked #38 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006," followed by #20 in 2007 and #15 in 2008
- Studied acting at The Yaletown Actors Lab in Vancouver, British Columbia
- Married fellow actor David Palffy on Jan․ 8, 2005
- Erica was first discovered by high profile agent and talent scout Jeff Palffy
- Quote: "I'm learning to embrace who I am and what I look like․"
- Recognized for her role as Lois Lane on The WB/CW's "Smallville․"
- Grew up on a turkey farm
Awards
- 2005Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated
- 2006Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated
- 2008Gemini-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series: nominated
- 2011Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
- 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi: nominated
- 2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated
- 2014Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
- 2017Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role: nominated
- 2023Canadian Screen Award-Best Lead Performer, TV Movie: nominated