Morgan Holmstrom

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Morgan Holmstrom
Born
Winnipeg, Canada
Alma mater University of Winnipeg
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2018–present
Works SkyMed

Morgan Holmstrom is a Canadian television and film actress.

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Early and personal life

Born in Winnipeg, she was raised in East Kildonan. She is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation with Cree and Ojibwe descent on her paternal side and a direct lineage to prominent Métis leader Cuthbert Grant through her grandfather, and cousin status to the Riel family through her grandmother. She also has Filipina heritage. She studied medicine at the University of Winnipeg before pursuing an acting career. [1] [2] [3] She later moved to Vancouver. [4]

Career

She had an early role in Keanu Reeves film Siberia in 2018, and appeared in a number of Hallmark Channel television films. [1] [5]

She appeared in a series lead role as Sarah Blackwood, a former Special Forces operative who finds herself in the middle of a zombie invasion, in 2021 Syfy television series Day of the Dead . [6]

She appeared as Wahionhaweh/Emily in historical drama series Outlander in 2022. [7] That year, she could be seen as Sâkowêw in The Shadow of the Rougarou, on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) streaming service. [8] In May 2022, she was nominated at the Leo Awards for Best Performance Female - Short Drama for her role in Shadow of the Rougarou. [9]

From 2022, she has a main role in Canadian medical drama series SkyMed as Crystal, appearing from the first series on Paramount+. [10] After also appearing in the second season, she was confirmed as returning for the third season in 2024. [11]

She plays Kimmy, the wife of Jamie Bowen (Tye Sheridan) in 2024 film The Order alongside Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult. [12]

Partial filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018 Siberia Female guest #1Film
2021 Day of the Dead Sarah BlackwoodMain cast
2022The Shadow of the RougarouSâkowêw6 episodes
2022-2023 Outlander Wahionhaweh/Emily2 episodes
2022-present SkyMed CrystalMain cast
2024 The Order Kimmy BowenFeature film

References

  1. 1 2 King, Randall (9 July 2022). "Medical drama puts local actor in perilous position". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  2. ↑ Roth, Jaclyn (10 August 2022). "STARRING ON 'SKYMED' WAS 'A FULL CIRCLE' MOMENT FOR MORGAN HOLMSTROM". Grazia Magazine. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  3. ↑ Thompson, Avery (August 31, 2022). "'SkyMed's Morgan Holmstrom On Crystal & Jeremy's Future & The Show's Dedication To Diversity". Hollywoodlife. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  4. ↑ Hirose, Alyssa (1 September 2022). "Local Talent Flies High in CBC's New Medical Drama, SkyMed". Vanmag.com. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  5. ↑ Petski, Denise (September 16, 2021). "Paramount+ Orders Canadian 'Skymed' Series From Piazza Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  6. ↑ Petski, Denise (October 13, 2020). "'Day Of The Dead': Keenan Tracey, Daniel Doheny Among Five Cast In Syfy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ Jones, Michelle (6 May 2022). "6 'Outlander' Supporting Characters Who Stole the Show in Season 6". Collider. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  8. ↑ Laferté, Boston (May 26, 2022). "In review: "Shadow of the Rougarou" a powerful representation of Métis people". Martlet.ca. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  9. ↑ "22 Advancements for the Red River Métis in 2022". mmf.mb.ca. January 12, 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  10. ↑ Hullender, Tatiana (9 July 2022). "Cast Interview: Skymed Season 1". Screen Rant. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  11. ↑ "'SkyMed' Renewed For Third Season on Paramount+". Hollywoodoutbreak. March 20, 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  12. ↑ Stimpson, Mansel. "The Order". Filmreviewdaily. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
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