Magda Apanowicz (/æpəˈnoʊvɪtʃ/ ap-ə-NOH-vitch; Polish: [apaˈnɔvit͡ʂ]; born November 8, 1985) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles as Andy Jensen in the ABC Family series Kyle XY, as Lacy Rand in the Syfy science fiction drama series Caprica, and as Emily (born Maya Hartwell) in the science fiction series Continuum.
Magda Apanowicz | |
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 Apanowicz at the Continuum panel at Dragon Con 2015 | |
| Born | November 8, 1985 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Personal life
editApanowicz is of Polish descent and spent a year in Poland in the ninth grade.[1] She lived there with her uncle and attended a school in Jelenia Góra.[2] She later studied at Vancouver Film School.
Career
editShe became interested in acting at the age of ten, after her brother introduced her to Pulp Fiction. She began her career in 2002 with brief appearances in the TV series Jeremiah and John Doe.[3] From 2007 to 2009, she played the role of Andy Jensen on Kyle XY. In 2008 she starred in the Hallmark Channel original movie Every Second Counts.[4]
In 2009, Apanowicz was cast as Lacy Rand, a series regular, in the television drama Caprica, with Eric Stoltz and Alessandra Torresani.[5][6][7] She later appeared in Hellcats. In 2012, she guest starred in the second season of Jane Espenson's romantic comedy web series, Husbands.[8]
In 2013, Apanowicz appeared as Emily in the series Continuum She also appeared in the Eli Roth horror film The Green Inferno as Samantha. Although it was filmed in 2012, The Green Inferno was internationally released in 2015.[9]
In 2017, Apanowicz was cast as Angela in the science fiction thriller film Volition.[10] It was released in 2020.[11]
In 2019, Apanowicz was cast in the recurring role of Sandy on the second season of the Netflix thriller You.[12]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sweet Lullaby | Julie | Short film |
| 2004 | Riverburn | Girl | Short film |
| The Butterfly Effect | Teen Punk Girl | ||
| 2006 | Slither | Friend (uncredited) | |
| 2012 | Dead Souls | Emma | |
| 2014 | A Reason | Serena Hilgrim | |
| 2015 | The Green Inferno | Samantha | |
| 2019 | Volition | Angela |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jeremiah | Young Girl | Episode: "And the Ground, Sown with Salt" |
| John Doe | Pierced Model | Episode: "Low Art" | |
| 2004–05 | Cold Squad | Kassia Harper | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | The L Word | Redneck Girl | Episode: "Lost Weekend" |
| Holiday Wishes | Dodie Bradley | Lifetime television film | |
| 2006–07 | Renegadepress.com | Alex Young | Main role (seasons 3-5); 25 episodes |
| 2007 | Devil's Diary | Ursula Wilson | Lifetime television film |
| Bionic Woman | Heaven Von Fleet | Episode: "Sisterhood" | |
| 2007–09 | Kyle XY | Andy Jensen | Recurring role (seasons 2-3) |
| 2008 | The Andromeda Strain | Suzie Travis | Television miniseries, Episode: "1.1" |
| Every Second Counts | Brooke Preston | Hallmark Channel television film | |
| 2009–10 | Caprica | Lacy Rand | Main role |
| 2010 | Bond of Silence | Angie | Lifetime television film |
| Team Unicorn | Zombie / Caroler | Episode: "A Very Zombie Holiday" | |
| 2010–11 | Hellcats | Kathy | Recurring role |
| 2011 | Team Unicorn | Beach Babe | Episode: "Alien Beach Crashers" |
| Snowmageddon | Jennifer Miller | Syfy television film | |
| Robot Chicken | Gladys / Herman's Wife / Mother (voice) | Episode: "The Curious Case of the Box" | |
| 2012 | Holliston | Goblin | Episode: "Weekend of Horrors" |
| Husbands | TV Make Up Artist | Episodes: "Appropriate Is Not the Word", "The Straightening" | |
| The 12 Disasters of Christmas | Jacey | Syfy television film | |
| 2013 | The Toyman Killer | Christine Solter | Lifetime television film |
| 2013–15 | Continuum | Emily / Maya Hartwell | Recurring role (seasons 2-4); 18 episodes |
| 2014 | The Mentalist | April Lark | Episode: "Black Hearts" |
| Till Death Do Us Part | Jolene | Television film | |
| 2015 | Fatal Memories | April Parker | Lifetime television film |
| Motive | Elizabeth Hillis | Episode: "Reversal of Fortune" | |
| 2018 | Travelers | Dawn | 3 episodes |
| Supernatural | Sandy | Episode: "The Thing" | |
| 2019 | The Magicians | Woman in the Bar | 2 episodes |
| iZombie | Nora Shaw | Episode: "Dot Zom" | |
| Tempting Fate | Josephine | Lifetime television film | |
| You | Sandy | Recurring role (season 2) Guest role (season 3) | |
| 2023 | The Flash | Fiddler / Andrea Wozzeck | 4 episodes |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I Don't Want to Die A Virgin by Young Beautiful in a Hurry | 1950s Dancer | Music video |
References
edit- ^ Schaefer, Glen (January 20, 2010). "Vancouver actress ready for star turn on Galactica prequel Caprica". The Province. Archived from the original on January 30, 2010.
- ^ "Magda Apanowicz". bejsment.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014.
- ^ O'Hare, Kate (July 12, 2008). "'Every Second Counts' for 'Kyle XY' star Apanowicz". Zap2it. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011.
- ^ Hughes, Mike (July 10, 2008). "Apanowicz makes every second count". Gannett News Service. Archived from the original on June 13, 2013.
- ^ Sizemore, Jason (July 2008). "EDITORIAL DISPOSITIONS: Interview with Magda Apanowicz". Apex Book Company. Archived from the original on April 17, 2009.
- ^ Phillips, Jevon (January 21, 2010). "'Caprica' countdown: Magda Apanowicz's Lacy Rand may be the heart of the show". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
- ^ "Q&A Magda Apanowicz of 'Caprica'". MSN. February 17, 2010. Archived from the original on February 20, 2012. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
- ^ Vary, Adam B. (June 28, 2012). "'Husbands': EP and star on season 2 of their gay-marriage web series -- EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- ^ Benardello, Karen (January 4, 2016). "DVD NEWS Exclusive Interview: Magda Apanowicz Talks The Green Inferno (Blu-ray and DVD Release)". Shock Ya. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 27, 2017). "Keanu Reeves Starring Thriller 'Siberia' Rounds Its Cast; Magda Apanowicz To Co-Star In 'Volition'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ Ley, Darryl (August 17, 2019). "Exclusive Interview With Sci-Fi Film Volition Cast & Crew". Hollywood News Source. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 4, 2019). "'You': Melanie Field & Magda Apanowicz To Recur In Series' Second Season On Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 4, 2019.