Canadian performers are shining the spotlight on Canadian artist, broadcaster and television producer/director Dr. Rita Shelton Deverell by naming her the 2018 ACTRA National Woman of the Year. ACTRA bestows this honour annually on an ACTRA member who excels in both her artistic and advocacy achievements.
TORONTO, ON (February 12, 2018) — The ACTRA National Council elected Keith Martin Gordey to the position of Vice President of the national union last Saturday/Sunday. National Treasurer Theresa Tova was re-elected to her position. Mr. Gordey replaces Alvin Sanders, who stepped down as National vice president after serving in…
OTTAWA, ON (January 29, 2018) – FairPlay Canada (www.fairplaycanada.ca), a coalition of Canadian artists, content creators, unions, guilds, producers, performers, broadcasters, distributors, and exhibitors is asking the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to take action to address the theft of digital content by illegal piracy websites.
Canadian performers will honour British Columbia-born actor Molly Parker with the 2018 ACTRA National Award of Excellence on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The award recognizes an ACTRA member’s career achievements, and contribution to their fellow performers and Canada’s entertainment industry.
In advance of International Women’s Day on March 8, Canada’s largest performer’s union is shining the spotlight on Canadian actor, humanitarian and activist Tina Keeper by naming her the 2017 ACTRA National Woman of the Year. ACTRA bestows this honour annually on an ACTRA member who excels in both her artistic and advocacy achievements.
Canadian performers will honour Kim Coates with the 2017 ACTRA National Award of Excellence on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The award recognizes an ACTRA member’s career achievements, and contribution to their fellow performers and Canada’s entertainment industry.
