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Rukiya Bernard Biography
Birth Name:Rukiya Bernard
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Profession Actress
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for a Leo Award for her role in "Van Helsing․"
- Graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in theater arts
- Made her screen acting debut in the film "Our America" in 2002
- Quote: "[on acting] "I think I love it so much because I feel like with every character that I play I understand human nature more and more․ I get to play out different life scenarios real and surreal and understand myself a little more․""
- Best known as an actress who has appeared in "The Cabin in the Woods," "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "Stuck․"
Awards
- 2017Leo-Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: nominated
- 2017UBCP Award-Best Actress: nominated
- 2019Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series: winner
- 2023Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Television Movie: nominated
- 2025Leo-Best Performance or Host(s) in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series: nominated