Shailene Garnett
Shailene Garnett is a Canadian actress and filmmaker. She is known for starring in a variety of television series, including the CBC Television series "Diggstown" (2019–present) and "Murdoch Mysteries" (2018–present), the Freeform series "Shadowhunters" (2016), and the Netflix series "Between" (2015). She has also appeared in the feature films "The Dirties" and "Best Man Holiday" (both 2013). Early life. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Garnett worked in an elementary school as a teacher’s assistant prior to beginning her career as an actress. Career. Garnett began acting in the early 2010s, with supporting and guest  roles in various short films, web series, and television productions. In an interview, she said that the Olsen twins inspired her to pursue acting from a young age. In 2013, Garnett portrayed Krissy B. in Matt Johnson's film "The Dirties"; this marked her first feature film role. That year, Garnett also appeared in the comedy drama film "Best Man Holiday". In 2015, she achieved wider recognition with her role in the Netflix series "Between", in which she played Ms. Symonds. The following the year, she played Maureen for one season of the Freeform series "Shadowhunters". From 2015 to 2017 , she portrayed Adele on the Canadian web series "Teenagers". Garnett wrote, directed, produced, and starred in a short film titled "77 Days", which screened at several film festivals throughout 2017, including the Reelworld Film Festival. In an interview, Garnett said the film was inspired by a family member's struggle with addiction. Since 2018, she has played the recurring role of Nomi Johnston on the long-running CBC Television series "Murdoch Mysteries". Since 2019, Garnett has portrayed Iris Beals in "Diggstown".