News Release Archives - ACTRA Toronto

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.

ACTRA Toronto announces 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto nominees, and Stunt Award and Lifetime membership recipients

Thursday, April 16, 2026 Award Nominees, News Release

TORONTO, ON (April 16, 2026) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance and Ensemble nominees, and Stunt Award and Lifetime membership recipients for the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS and pr...

Nadine Bhabha to host 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto

Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Award Nominees, News Release

TORONTO, ON (April 8, 2026) – Award-winning actor, producer, and writer Nadine Bhabha will host the 24th ACTRA Awards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS, which will take place d...

Rob Halpin named Executive Director of ACTRA Toronto

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 News Release

TORONTO, ON (April 7, 2026) – ACTRA Toronto is pleased to announce Rob Halpin has been appointed Executive Director, effective Monday, April 20, 2026. “On behalf of ACTRA Toronto, I am proud to welcome Rob Halpin as our new Ex...

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 ...