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Sonja Smits
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Sonja Smits (born September 8, 1958) is a Canadian actress recognized for her versatile performances across film, television, and theatre. She gained prominence for her role as Sara Fraser in the acclaimed Canadian television series "Street Legal." Smits' portrayal of the determined and skilled lawyer showcased her acting prowess and earned her critical acclaim. Additionally, she has been the lead in two other TV series, Traders and the Eleventh Hour, as well as many TV movies such as Margret Lawrence's The Diviners. Her feature films, include David Cronenberg's cult classic, "Videodrome" and "Owning Mahoney" with Philip Seymour Hoffman. Sonja has received numerous honours and awards for her…
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Sonja Smits (born September 8, 1958) is a Canadian actress recognized for her versatile performances across film, television, and theatre. She gained prominence for her role as Sara Fraser in the acclaimed Canadian television series "Street Legal." Smits' portrayal of the determined and skilled lawyer showcased her acting prowess and earned her critical acclaim. Additionally, she has been the lead in two other TV series, Traders and the Eleventh Hour, as well as many TV movies such as Margret Lawrence's The Diviners. Her feature films, include David Cronenberg's cult classic, "Videodrome" and "Owning Mahoney" with Philip Seymour Hoffman. Sonja has received numerous honours and awards for her work including a Gemini Award-Best Actress, TWFT- Outstanding Achievement Award and ACTRA Award of Excellence. She was the first artist named as President of Harbourfront Centre Board, was a founding member of ACTRA Women's Caucus and served as Chair at Toronto Artscape Foundation. Sonja is the co-owner of Closson Chase Vineyards, a pioneer in the creation of the viticulture region of Prince Edward County.
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Sonja Smits's Filmography
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I Come Home
Star Trek: Section 31
as Terran Proctor
Better Days
as Kate
Hidden Family Secrets
as Joyce
Drifting Snow
as Joanne
Heritage Minutes: D-Day
as Narrator (voice)
Flower Shop Mystery: Dearly Depotted
as Glory Osbourne
One Way
as Linda Birk
Heritage Minutes: Mona Parsons
as Mona Parsons
A Different Loyalty
as Fay Tolland
Siblings
as Mom
How to Deal
Owning Mahowny
as Dana Selkirk
No Poster
Hidden Heroes
as Narrator (voice)
The Untold Story
as Narrator
Dead Husbands
as Sheila Feinstein
TekWar: TekLords
as Kate Cardigan
Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes
as Carolyn Rogers
The Diviners
Loose Ends
as Carla
Command 5
as Winslow
That's My Baby!
Videodrome
as Bianca O'Blivion
The Pit
as Mrs. Lynde
War Brides
as Lisa