Amy Matysio

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Amy Matysio is a Canadian theatre, television and film actress.

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Early life and education

Matysion was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. [1] She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (Performance) from the University of Regina and has also studied at York St John University in York, England.

Career

Matysio has appeared at several improvisational theatre festivals across Canada, and is a member of General Fools Improvisational Theatre. [2] She has starred in the romantic comedy film Just Friends , the crime thriller Dolan's Cadillac , the psychological thriller Chained , and the comedy horror film Wolf Cop . [3]

She received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Program or Limited Series at the 7th Canadian Screen Awards in 2019 for her performance in Save Me . [4]

Stage

Film and television

Notes

  1. at Hollywood.com
  2. at Globe Theater
  3. WolfCop
  4. "Canadian Screen Awards: Anne with an E, Schitt's Creek lead contenders". CBC News, February 7, 2019.
  5. "Amy Matysio". Behind the Voice Actors. November 13, 2020. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  6. Brad Miska (April 30, 2018). "Trailer Debut For 'WolfCop' Creators' Explosive 'SuperGrid' [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved August 9, 2018.


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