President’s Message
Meet your 2026 ACTRA Awards in Toronto nominees!
April 16, 2026
Dear ACTRA Toronto members,
Calling members to let them know of their ACTRA Awards in Toronto nomination is truly one of the highlights of my year. There is nothing quite like coming together to celebrate the incredibly diverse, talented and eclectic performers who are out there telling Canadian stories, right here at home. On May 11, we’re bringing that energy to the 24th annual ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly sponsored by AFBS, and returning to one of the city’s most stunning venues – Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning – where exceptional talent from across our membership will take to the stage, statues will be handed out, and we’ll come together to raise a glass to how fortunate we are to do what we love, protected and empowered by our union agreements.
Now more than ever, Canadian performers are proud to tell Canadian stories, and we are actively building the power to make sure we can keep doing exactly that despite the threats and changes to the production landscape. We are here, and the ACTRA Awards in Toronto is just one of the ways we stake our claim as the cultural workers we are, and we wear that proudly.
This year is thrilling on so many levels. With the incredible Nadine Bhabha hosting, the legendary Paul Sun-Hyung Lee in the house to receive the Award of Excellence, the exceptional Stunt Award recipient Patrick Mark set to be honoured, and a stunning lineup of Outstanding Performance nominees across every category – including our brand new Videogame Voice Award, which is a reflection of how when Big Tech tries to go low and replace performers with AI, we go high and celebrate what can never be taken from us, our humanity.
Our Awards team has pulled together something truly special, with a parade of exciting presenters! On May 11, Koerner Hall at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning is going to be the place to be. Lights, Camera, Tickets! On sale April 20 (keep an eye on your inbox for more info). Click here to learn more about the ACTRA Awards in Toronto and here to view the full list and celebrate our outstanding members being recognized this year.
In solidarity,
Kate Ziegler
ACTRA Toronto President