Sonja Smits
Sonja Smits (born September 8, 1958) is a Canadian actress. She was nominated for two Genie Awards: for "Videodrome" (1983) and "That's My Baby!" (1984). On television, she starred in "Street Legal" (1987-1992) and "Traders" (1996-2000). Life and career. Smits was born in Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada. She went to Bell High School in Bells Corners, she also attended Woodroffe High School and South Carleton High School in Richmond, a village outside Ottawa. She studied acting at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute until she was invited to join the Centre Stage theatre company in London, Ontario. Smits  has played roles in many television series, including "Falcon Crest", "Airwolf", "Odyssey 5", "The Outer Limits", "Street Legal", "Traders", "The Best Laid Plans" and "The Eleventh Hour". Smits also played Bianca O'Blivion in the David Cronenberg horror movie "Videodrome" (1983) and was lead actress in 2021 drama film "Drifting Snow". Smits is married to Atlantis Films co-founder Seaton McLean with whom she has two children. They live in the Rosedale neighbourhood of Toronto and are the owners of the Closson Chase winery in Prince Edward County. They also own a farm close to the winery. In 2009, Smits was  elected president of the board of directors of the Harbourfront Centre. Smits has been nominated for five Gemini Awards, winning in 1988, and two Genie Awards. She has also received the ACTRA Toronto Award of Excellence.