Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

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Caledon, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Actress

Received a Canadian Screen Award for best supporting actress for her role in "The Book of Negroes․"
Became interested in the film industry because her mother, Christina Dixon, worked as a writer and producer
Made her screen acting debut in the film "The Best Man Holiday" in 2013
Started out as a child model and appeared in a number of national ads and commercials
Quote: "I think the best thing about being an actress is getting to play the roles and meeting the people․ There are a lot of different roles out there and getting to experience what their kind of life would be like is very interesting to me․"
Best known for playing Frances in "Between" and Young Aminata in "The Book of Negroes․"

2015Golden Maple Awards - Newcomer of the Year in a TV Series Broadcasted in the US:Nominated
2016ACTRA Toronto Award - Outstanding Performance - Female:Nominated
2016Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series:Winner
2017Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series:Nominated
2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Lead Performer, Children's or Youth:Nominated

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