Joanne Vannicola Biography

Fast Facts

• Her portrayal of Jerri in "Love & Human Remains" garnered a 1994 Genie Award nomination
• In 1989, she was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Role for her portrayal of Mary Neissbrkor in "9B․"
• Joined a Montreal theater troupe at a young age, and at the age of 10, she joined the march during the First International Year of the Child
• After leaving home at 14, she went to Toronto and landed a role in Brad Fraser's play "Wolfboy․"
• Began taking dancing lessons at the age of three
• At 17, the play "Just Me," which she wrote and directed, was performed at the Montreal Film Festival
• Has worked with MPICA's "Lights! Camera! Action" charity auction and has also worked to put together a non-profit organization that will help underprivileged children