Rukiya Bernard
Rukiya Bernard (born January 20, 1983) is a Canadian actress, producer and interior designer. She is known for her role as Doc in Syfy's "Van Helsing"," The Cabin in the Woods" (2012), "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (2008) and "Stuck" (2007). Early life. Rukiya Bernard was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Nyakiringa Magugu, an African art store owner, and Gilbert Bernard, a car wash owner. From a very young age, Rukiya’s parents immersed her in sport and art programming. She took part in basketball and track while studying classical ballet, karate and piano. She was  accepted into Ryerson University’s theatre program from which she graduated with honours. Career. Rukiya's first job was the supporting role of Sophie Newman in Ernest Dickerson’s award-winning "Our America" opposite Josh Charles, Irma P. Hall and Mykelti Williamson. Rukiya has appeared in TV shows including SyFy's "Van Helsing", The CW’s "Supernatural", A&E’s "The Returned", USA Network’s "Fairly Legal", Hallmark’s "The Gourmet Detective", NBC’s "Eureka", Showtime’s "The L Word", SyFy’s "Sanctuary" and "SGU Stargate Universe", BBC America’s "Intruders" and Lifetime’s "Witches Of The East End". She has  also appeared in "The Cabin In The Woods", "Stuck" and "That Burning Feeling". Interior design. Rukiya is an interior designer and starred on HGTV’s reality TV show "The Stagers" for two seasons. Personal life. Rukiya is married to P. J. Prinsloo, they have two children.