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Kandyse McClure Biography

Birth Name:Kandyse McClure

Birth Place:Durban, South Africa

Profession Actress

Fast Facts

  • At the 2010 Leo Awards, she was nominated for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama for her portrayal of Serafina in "Cole․"
  • In 1998, she graduated from West Vancouver Secondary School
  • Was discovered by William B․ Davis at a Vancouver theatre while performing Athol Fugards' Valley Song
  • Portrayed the character of Portia in a stage production of "Merchant of Venice․"
  • Has worked alongside CARE Canada, a non-profit organization that helps fight poverty around the world
  • She and follow "Battlestar Galactica" colleague, Tahmoh Penikett, helped raise money for the Babz Chula Lifeline Artists Society
  • When not acting, she enjoys yoga, writing about inspirational things, and playing the ukulele

Awards

  • 2010Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama: nominated
  • 2019AMAA-Best Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2024Leo-Best Supporting Performance Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2024UBCP Award-Best Supporting Performance, Series: nominated
  • 2024Best Supporting Performance, Series-Best Supporting Performance, Series: winner