Alana Husband
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| Portrays: | Nurse Sashon | ||||
| Date of Birth: | October 21, 1984 | ||||
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| Age: | 41 | ||||
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Alana Husband (born October 21, 1984) is a Barbadian-born Canadian actress, stunt performer, and photographer. She is known for her role as Nurse Sashon in the Battlestar Galactica episode "Faith", as well as for her work in numerous other film and television productions.[external 1]
Career
editBorn in Bridgetown, Barbados, Husband moved to Canada at a young age. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, majoring in drama, from the University of Calgary.[external 1] [external 2] She began her career at age 16 and established herself in both acting and stunt work in the Vancouver film and television industry.[external 3]
Husband's dual career was built on a strong athletic foundation. Her background in gymnastics, dancing, and various sports made her a natural for stunt work.[footnotes 1] However, she consistently prioritized acting. In a 2014 interview, she stated, "I always wanted to be an actor first and a stunt person second."[commentary 1]
Her early television appearances included roles in Dark Angel, The Dead Zone, and UPN's attempted revival of The Twilight Zone. She also appeared in the MTV production Monster Island and had roles in Jeremiah, The L Word, and the pilot episode of House.[external 3]
Science Fiction Television
editHusband became a familiar face in science fiction television. She worked on multiple Stargate franchise productions, including Stargate Atlantis and a recurring role in Stargate Universe.
Her other genre appearances included Blade: The Series, where she portrayed Blade's mother,[commentary 1] Psych, and Killer Instinct.
Intelligence
editOne of Husband's most substantial television roles was in the CBC series Intelligence, where she portrayed Alison, also known as "Sweet," the girlfriend of John Cassini's character Ronnie Delmonico. The character was described as the "top dog at the club" who "runs Ronnie" and "isn't afraid to do whatever it takes to get what she wants."[commentary 2] Husband initially turned down the role due to concerns about nudity, but was later offered the part after the requirement was removed. She expressed great enthusiasm for working with series creator Chris Haddock and being part of a quality Canadian production.[commentary 3]
Film Work
editHusband's film work includes stunt performances in major productions like X2: X-Men United (2003) and acting roles in the comedy Hot Rod (2007) and the thriller While She Was Out (2008), starring Kim Basinger.[external 1]
Career Transition
editAfter more than a decade in the film industry, Husband transitioned away from acting. Her last noted acting credit was in 2011, and she subsequently moved into professional photography.[external 1] She founded Alana Husband Photography, specializing in portrait, headshot, and commercial photography.
Personal Life
editHusband is fluent in both English and French.[external 2] During her acting career, she expressed interest in improvisation and writing, citing Stephen King's On Writing as an influence.[commentary 4] Her interests include reading, crocheting, painting, and photography.[commentary 5]
References
editFootnotes
edit- ↑ Husband grew up participating in gymnastics, dancing, and "every sport imaginable," which provided the physical foundation for her stunt work career.
Production History
editCommentary and Interviews
edit- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Alana Husband – Intelligence (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Starry Mag (March 10, 2014). Retrieved on 10 August 2025.
- ↑ Alana Husband – Intelligence (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Starry Mag (March 10, 2014). Retrieved on 10 August 2025.
- ↑ Alana Husband – Intelligence (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Starry Mag (March 10, 2014). Retrieved on 10 August 2025.
- ↑ Alana Husband – Intelligence (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Starry Mag (March 10, 2014). Retrieved on 10 August 2025.
- ↑ Alana Husband – Intelligence (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Starry Mag (March 10, 2014). Retrieved on 10 August 2025.
External Sources and Reviews
edit- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Alana Husband - Biography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Internet Movie Database. Retrieved on 10 August 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Alana Husband (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). The Movie Database. Retrieved on 10 August 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Alana Husband Biography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Fandango. Retrieved on 10 August 2025.