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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 (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' episode "[[Faith]]", as well as for her work in numerous other film and television productions.<ref group="external" name=" | '''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 (RDM)|Battlestar Galactica]]'' episode "[[Faith]]", as well as for her work in numerous other film and television productions.<ref group="external" name="imdb_husband_biography">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1248394/bio/|title=Alana Husband - Biography|publisher=Internet Movie Database|accessdate=10 August 2025}}</ref> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
Born in [[w:Bridgetown|Bridgetown]], [[w:Barbados|Barbados]], Husband moved to [[w:Canada|Canada]] at a young age. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, majoring in drama, from the [[w:University of Calgary|University of Calgary]].<ref group="external" name=" | Born in [[w:Bridgetown|Bridgetown]], [[w:Barbados|Barbados]], Husband moved to [[w:Canada|Canada]] at a young age. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, majoring in drama, from the [[w:University of Calgary|University of Calgary]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_husband_biography" /> <ref group="external" name="tmdb_husband_profile">{{cite web|url=https://www.themoviedb.org/person/41434-alana-husband|title=Alana Husband|publisher=The Movie Database|accessdate=10 August 2025}}</ref> She began her career at age 16 and established herself in both acting and stunt work in the [[w:Vancouver|Vancouver]] film and television industry.<ref group="external" name="fandango_husband_biography">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/alana-husband-303643/biography|title=Alana Husband Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=10 August 2025}}</ref> | ||
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.<ref group="footnotes" name=" | 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.<ref group="footnotes" name="athletic_background_note">Husband grew up participating in gymnastics, dancing, and "every sport imaginable," which provided the physical foundation for her stunt work career.</ref> However, she consistently prioritized acting. In a 2014 interview, she stated, "I always wanted to be an actor first and a stunt person second."<ref group="commentary" name="starrymag_intelligence_interview">{{cite web|url=https://starrymag.com/alana-husband-intelligence/|title=Alana Husband – Intelligence|publisher=Starry Mag|date=March 10, 2014|accessdate=10 August 2025}}</ref> She elaborated on her approach to character work in a 2010 interview, explaining, "I try to make it as real as possible... I try to find the reality in it and what I can bring of myself to the character."<ref group="commentary" name="vlog_sgu_interview">{{cite web|url=https://youtu.be/pS2UDSAc2p0?t=133|title=Alana Husband "Stargate Universe" Interview|publisher=The V-log|date=November 26, 2010|accessdate=10 August 2025}}</ref> | ||
Her early television appearances included roles in ''[[w:Dark Angel (TV series)|Dark Angel]]'', ''[[w:The Dead Zone (TV series)|The Dead Zone]]'', and [[w:UPN|UPN]]'s attempted revival of ''[[w:The Twilight Zone|The Twilight Zone]]''. She also appeared in the [[w:MTV|MTV]] production ''[[w:Monster Island|Monster Island]]'' and had roles in ''[[w:Jeremiah (TV series)|Jeremiah]]'', ''[[w:The L Word|The L Word]]'', and the pilot episode of ''[[w:House (TV series)|House]]''.<ref group="external" name=" | Her early television appearances included roles in ''[[w:Dark Angel (TV series)|Dark Angel]]'', ''[[w:The Dead Zone (TV series)|The Dead Zone]]'', and [[w:UPN|UPN]]'s attempted revival of ''[[w:The Twilight Zone|The Twilight Zone]]''. She also appeared in the [[w:MTV|MTV]] production ''[[w:Monster Island|Monster Island]]'' and had roles in ''[[w:Jeremiah (TV series)|Jeremiah]]'', ''[[w:The L Word|The L Word]]'', and the pilot episode of ''[[w:House (TV series)|House]]''.<ref group="external" name="fandango_husband_biography" /> | ||
=== Science Fiction Television === | === Science Fiction Television === | ||
Husband became a familiar face in science fiction television. She worked on multiple ''[[w:Stargate|Stargate]]'' franchise productions, including ''[[w:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]'' and a recurring role in ''[[w:Stargate Universe|Stargate Universe]]''. | Husband became a familiar face in science fiction television. She worked on multiple ''[[w:Stargate|Stargate]]'' franchise productions, including ''[[w:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]'' and a recurring role as "Gloria Rush" in ''[[w:Stargate Universe|Stargate Universe]]'', where she worked alongside fellow ''Battlestar Galactica'' cast members [[Ryan Kennedy]] and [[Anna Galvin]].<ref group="external" name="tvguide_husband_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/alana-husband/credits/3000408072/|title=Alana Husband Credits|publisher=TV Guide|accessdate=10 August 2025}}</ref> Her other genre appearances included ''[[w:Blade: The Series|Blade: The Series]]'', where she portrayed Blade's mother,<ref group="commentary" name="starrymag_intelligence_interview" /> ''[[w:Psych|Psych]]'', and ''[[w:Killer Instinct (TV series)|Killer Instinct]]''. | ||
Her other genre appearances included ''[[w:Blade: The Series|Blade: The Series]]'', where she portrayed Blade's mother,<ref group="commentary" name=" | |||
=== ''Intelligence'' === | === ''Intelligence'' === | ||
One of Husband's most substantial television roles was in the [[w:CBC Television|CBC]] series ''[[w:Intelligence (Canadian TV 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."<ref group="commentary" name=" | One of Husband's most substantial television roles was in the [[w:CBC Television|CBC]] series ''[[w:Intelligence (Canadian TV 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."<ref group="commentary" name="starrymag_intelligence_interview" /> 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.<ref group="commentary" name="starrymag_intelligence_interview" /> | ||
=== Film Work === | === Film Work === | ||
Husband's film work includes stunt performances in major productions like ''[[w:X2: X-Men United|X2: X-Men United]]'' (2003) and acting roles in the comedy ''[[w:Hot Rod (film)|Hot Rod]]'' (2007) and the thriller ''[[w:While She Was Out|While She Was Out]]'' (2008), starring [[w:Kim Basinger|Kim Basinger]].<ref group="external" name=" | Husband's film work includes stunt performances in major productions like ''[[w:X2: X-Men United|X2: X-Men United]]'' (2003) and acting roles in the comedy ''[[w:Hot Rod (film)|Hot Rod]]'' (2007) and the thriller ''[[w:While She Was Out|While She Was Out]]'' (2008), starring [[w:Kim Basinger|Kim Basinger]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_husband_biography" /> | ||
== Career Transition == | == Career Transition == | ||
After more than a decade in the film industry, Husband transitioned away from acting. | After more than a decade in the film industry, Husband transitioned away from acting. In a 2013 article she wrote, she described feeling a loss of passion for the profession, stating, "The fire I once had for acting had dwindled to a flicker and I was miserable... I was living someone else’s dream."<ref group="commentary" name="ms_in_the_biz_article">{{cite web|url=https://msinthebiz.com/2013/08/26/from-actor-to-photographer-a-story-of-reinvention/|title=From Actor to Photographer: A Story of Reinvention|publisher=Ms. In The Biz|date=August 26, 2013|accessdate=10 August 2025}}</ref> This led her to rediscover her love for photography, a hobby she had pursued since age 15. | ||
She founded Alana Husband Photography, specializing in portrait, headshot, and commercial photography. She described the transition as a "rebirth," allowing her to combine her understanding of actors' needs with her artistic vision. She wrote, "I found a new passion, a new drive, a new me... I am a photographer and I have never been happier."<ref group="commentary" name="ms_in_the_biz_article" /> As of 2025, she continues to work as a professional photographer based in Vancouver.<ref group="external" name="husband_photo_site">{{cite web|url=https://www.alanahusband.com/|title=Alana Husband Photography|publisher=Alana Husband Photography|accessdate=10 August 2025}}</ref> | |||
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Husband is fluent in both English and French.<ref group="external" name=" | Husband is fluent in both English and French.<ref group="external" name="tmdb_husband_profile" /> During her acting career, she expressed interest in improvisation and writing, citing [[w:Stephen King|Stephen King]]'s ''[[w:On Writing|On Writing]]'' as an influence.<ref group="commentary" name="starrymag_intelligence_interview" /> Her interests include reading, crocheting, painting, and photography.<ref group="commentary" name="starrymag_intelligence_interview" /> | ||
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=== Footnotes === | === Footnotes === | ||
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=== Commentary and Interviews === | === Commentary and Interviews === | ||
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=== External Sources | === External Sources === | ||
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