Joanne Vannicola

Birth Name:

Joanne Vannicola

Birth Place:

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Profession

Actress, Director, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Assistant director

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

1989Gemini - Best Performance by a Lead Actress in a Continuing Dramatic Role:Nominated
1994Genie - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
2023Canadian Screen Award - Best Guest Performance, Drama Series:Nominated

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