Anna Pniowsky

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Anna Pniowsky
Born (2005-09-04) September 4, 2005 (age 18)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
OccupationActor

Anna Pniowsky (born September 4, 2005) is a Canadian actress.

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Life

Anna Pniowsky was born in Winnipeg in 2006 as the daughter of Jeff and Tracey Pniowsky. [1] [2]

After a first leading role alongside her younger sister Abigail Pniowsky in the horror thriller "He's Out There" by Quinn Lasher, she starred in "Light of My Life" with Casey Affleck, which premiered in February 2019 at the Berlin International Film Festival, portraying his film daughter Rag. [3]

Filmography

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References

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  2. "Young Canadian actor Anna Pniowsky already stealing scenes with her starring role in Casey Affleck's Light of My Life". theyyscene.com. August 8, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
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