Sarah Podemski (born 1983) is a Canadian actress, best known for her supporting role as Rita in the television series Reservation Dogs , [1] as well as the voice of Sky in Total Drama .
The sister of actresses Tamara Podemski and Jennifer Podemski, she is of mixed Saulteaux and Polish Jewish ancestry. [2]
Her other noted performances have included the film Empire of Dirt , the television series Cashing In , [3] and The Artshow, a theatrical tribute to artist Daphne Odjig in which she acted alongside Jani Lauzon, Lorne Cardinal, Sean Dixon and Gloria Eshkibok. [4]
She was a winner of the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2015 American Indian Film Festival for her performance in the film Mekko .
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | The Cry of the Owl | Nurse | |
2010 | Crazytown | ||
Love Letter from an Open Grave | Nicole | ||
2013 | Empire of Dirt | Charmaine | |
Wakening | Wesakechak | ||
2015 | Mekko | Tafv | |
2018 | Tonight | Woman | |
2023 | Warrior Strong | Jules | [5] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Blauvogel | Malia | 13 episodes |
1996 | Goosebumps | Andy | Episode: "Monster Blood" |
2005–06 | Moccasin Flats | Tara | 16 episodes |
2008 | The Border | Sally Doctor | 5 episodes |
House Party | Megan | 6 episodes | |
2009 | Unstable | Markie | Television film |
The Family: Inside the Manson Cult | Catherine "Gypsy" Share | Television film | |
Flashpoint | Tess | Episode: "You Think You Know Someone" | |
Too Late to Say Goodbye | Marion Barnes | Television film | |
2009–14 | Cashing In | Cheyenne Blueweed | 25 episodes |
2012 | Murdoch Mysteries | Mrs. Shoucair | Episode: "Murdoch in Toyland" |
Covert Affairs | Ilana | Episode: "This Is Not America" | |
2013 | The Listener | Agent Ledford | Episode: "Fatal Vision" |
2014 | Total Drama: Pahkitew Island | Sky (voice) | Main cast |
2015–16 | Between | Ellen | 5 episodes |
2017 | Bull | Wera Harjo | Episode: "Play the Hand You're Dealt" |
2017–19 | Tin Star | Denise Minahik | 15 episodes |
2018 | Guilt Free Zone | Carmen Small | Episode: "Finding Derek Miller" |
2019 | Love Alaska | Maggie Richards | Television film |
2021 | Hudson & Rex | Lyn O'Connell | Episode: "Manhunt" |
2021–22 | Coroner | Kirima Rite | 6 episodes |
2021–22 | Resident Alien | Kayla | 11 episodes |
2021–2023 | Reservation Dogs | Rita | 13 episodes [6] |
2023–2024 | Spirit Rangers | Otter Woman (voice) | Recurring role [7] |
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