Freya Ravensbergen
Freya Ravensbergen | |
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Freya Ravensbergen in 2014. | |
Born | Hemmingford, Quebec, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2006–present |
Freya Ravensbergen is a Canadian actress[1] and producer.[2] The first feature film she appeared in was The Legend of Sorrow Creek (2007) where she played Kayla. She is credited as an actor and co-producer of A Brand New You (2014) and Fucking My Way Back Home (2016). In 2006 and 2007 was a voice actor for a character in the video game series Samurai Warriors 2.
Early life
Freya hails from Hemmingford, Quebec where she grew up on a farm. Her father is a documentary filmmaker and her mother is a teacher. As a youngster she took part in the Hemmingford ShoeString Theatre. She later studied at the Professional Theatre program of Dawson College and at Concordia University in Montreal.[3]
Career
Her first feature film appearance was The Legend of Sorrow Creek (2007) where she played Kayla. She later co-produced and starred in A Brand New You (2014) which was listed in a NOW Magazine 2015 wrap up of "films worth a watch".[4] She stars in the upcoming feature film Fucking My Way Back Home playing the character of Lydia, a sex worker who is looking for redemption.[5] She is credited as a co-producer for this film as well.
Personal life
Freya is married to actor Clinton Pontes.[6] She is a mother and is active on the Toronto ACTRA Women's Committee where she lobbied for parental benefits[7][8]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | Samurai Warriors 2 | Ginchiyo Tachibana | Video Game |
2006 | Samurai Warriors 2- Empires | Ginchiyo Tachibana | Video Game |
2007 | Samurai Warriors 2- Xtreme Legends | Ginchiyo Tachibana | Video Game |
2007 | The Legend of Sorrow Creek | Kayla | |
2010 | Two Worlds II | Kyra | Video Game |
2014 | A Brand New You | Laura | Feature Film, also credited as Co-Producer |
2014 | Fatal Vows | Deb | TV Series documentary |
2016 | Fucking My Way Back Home | Lydia | Feature Film, also credited as Co-Producer |
References
- ↑ https://nowtoronto.com/movies/reviews/brand-new-charm/
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1506889/
- ↑ http://www.the-gleaner.ca/culture/2015/6/16/local-to-premiere-award-winning-film-in-hemmingford-.html
- ↑ https://nowtoronto.com/movies/nnn-films-worth-a-watch/
- ↑ https://nowtoronto.com/movies/fucking-my-way-back-home-sex-worker-dystopia/
- ↑ http://www.the-gleaner.ca/culture/2015/6/16/local-to-premiere-award-winning-film-in-hemmingford-.html
- ↑ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/how-actresses-liane-balaban-and-rebecca-singh-are-creating-change-for-moms-in-the-performance-industry/article29910155/
- ↑ http://www.northernstars.ca/actra-performers-back-better-benefits-new-moms/
External links
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