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Thursday, March 27, 2025

TORONTO, ON – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the nominees for the Members’ Choice Series Ensemble Award and the ACTRA Toronto Stunt Ensemble Award. The 23rd annual ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly sponsored by AFBS and produced by Yellow House Events, will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning with Angelica Lisk-Hann as host.

Thursday, March 13, 2025

TORONTO, ON – Award-winning actor and Canadian comedy legend Debra McGrath will be presented with ACTRA Toronto’s 2025 Award of Excellence at the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, which will take place during an evening ceremony on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning.

Wednesday, January 08, 2025

TORONTO, ON – On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the ACTRA Toronto Council elected Kate Ziegler to succeed David Gale as the new President of ACTRA Toronto. The President sits for a two-year term in accordance with the ACTRA Toronto By-Laws.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Anthony Q. Farrell and Reelworld Film Festival and Screen Institute were celebrated Monday, September 9, 2024, as the 8th annual Sandi Ross Award recipients. During the presentation, Farrell and Reelworld Founder, Executive & Artistic Director Tonya Williams accepted their honours. The awards were presented by ACTRA Toronto Diversity & Inclusion Committee co-chairs Krystle Ferdinand, Dorly Jean-Louis and Roy Urbanozo.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

TORONTO, ON – ACTRA Toronto has launched the Asian Performers Showcase as part of a revamped Diversity Showcase website (diversityshowcase.ca).

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

TORONTO, ON – ACTRA Toronto performers and allies attended Question Period in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario before heading outside for a rally yesterday afternoon at Queen’s Park to engage the Government of Ontario to assist the union in ending what is now a two-year lockout by the Institute of Canadian Agencies (ICA) of ACTRA performers who work in commercials.

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Paul Sun-Hyung Lee to receive ACTRA Toronto 2026 Award of Excellence

Thursday, February 19, 2026 Award of Excellence, News Release

TORONTO, ON (February 19, 2026) – Award-winning screen and stage actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee will be presented with ACTRA Toronto’s 2026 Award of Excellence at the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, which will take place during a star-studded evening cer...

ACTRA Toronto’s outACTRAto Committee Announces Tender Chosen as Winner of 7th Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition

Thursday, November 13, 2025 News Release

Toronto, ON (November 13, 2025) – outACTRAto, the 2SLGBTQIA+ committee of ACTRA Toronto, proudly announces Tender Chosen as the winner of the seventh Queer Your Stories Short Film Competition. The competition is a partnership with Inside Out, Can...

Ontario’s Diving Regulations Amended to Recognize the Screen Industry

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 News Release

Amendment reflects the realities of underwater filming and enhances safety for performers and crew TORONTO, ON (July 30, 2025) – ACTRA Toronto, in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, is ...

Winners of the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Friday, May 09, 2025 Award Winners, News Release

TORONTO, ON (May 9, 2025) – ACTRA Toronto is proud to announce the winners of the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. Outstanding Performance – Female:Stefani Kimber as Emily in The Players (Hawkeye Pictures) Outs...

ACTRA Toronto announces 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance on-camera nominees and lifetime membership recipients

Thursday, April 10, 2025 Award Nominees, News Release

TORONTO, ON (April 10, 2025) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance on-camera nominees and lifetime membership recipients for the 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS and produced by Yellow Hou...

ACTRA Toronto announces 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance voice nominees and Stunt Award recipient

Tuesday, April 08, 2025 Award Nominees, News Release

TORONTO, ON (April 8, 2025) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the nominees for the Outstanding Performance Voice Awards and the recipient of the Stunt Award. The 23rd ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS and produced by Yellow ...