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| | image= Sonja Bennett.jpg | | | image= Sonja Bennett.jpg |
| | character= [[Marcie Brasko]] | | | character= [[Marcie Brasko]] |
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| | born_day= 24 | | | born_day= 24 |
| | born_year= 1980 | | | born_year= 1980 |
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| | nationality= CA | | | nationality= CA |
| | site= https://www.sonjabennett.ca/
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| | imdb= 1060641 | | | imdb= 1060641 |
| | sortkey= Bennett, Sonja | | | sortkey=Bennet, Sonja |
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| '''Sonja Bennett''' (born August 24, 1980) is a Canadian actress and screenwriter who portrayed [[Marcie Brasko]] in "[[Revelations]]", "[[Sometimes a Great Notion]]", and "[[Someone to Watch Over Me]]". | | '''Sonja Bennett''' (born August 24, 1980) is a Canadian actress who portrayed [[Marcie Brasko]] in "[[Revelations]]" and "[[Someone to Watch Over Me]]". |
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| Born in [[w:Vancouver, British Columbia|Vancouver, British Columbia]], Bennett is the daughter of writer-director Guy Bennett and Anna Hart.<ref group="external" name="gill_globe_family_dynamics">{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/family-dynamics/article1333807/#:~:text=daughter%20of%20director%20and%20writer%20Guy%20Bennett|title=Family dynamics|author=Alexandra Gill|publisher=The Globe and Mail|date=February 11, 2003|accessdate=May 19, 2026}}</ref> She was raised primarily by her mother in [[w:Maple Ridge, British Columbia|Maple Ridge, British Columbia]], and is a graduate of Garibaldi Secondary School there.<ref group="external" name="gill_globe_family_dynamics" /> She attended the [[w:University of British Columbia|University of British Columbia]] for two years on an academic scholarship before completing her actor training at the [[w:Studio 58|Studio 58]] conservatory at [[w:Langara College|Langara College]] in Vancouver.<ref group="external" name="imdb_bennett_bio">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1060641/bio/#:~:text=Studio%2058|title=Sonja Bennett – Biography|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=May 19, 2026}}</ref> | | Born in [[w:Vancouver, British Columbia|Vancouver, British Columbia]], Bennett has acted in various genre series including ''[[ew:|Eureka]]'', ''[[w:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]'', ''[[w:Painkiller Jane (TV series)|Painkiller Jane]]'', ''[[w:The Dead Zone (TV series)|The Dead Zone]]'', as well as other Vancouver filmed television series. |
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| == Career == | | == External links == |
| | *[http://www.sonjabennett.ca/ Official site] |
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| Bennett made her feature film debut in the lead role of Ariel in ''[[w:Punch (2002 film)|Punch]]'' (2002), written and directed by her father.<ref group="external" name="bennett_official_bio">{{cite web|url=https://www.sonjabennett.ca/bio/#:~:text=first%20major%20film%20role%20in%20the%20Canadian%20feature%20film%20PUNCH|title=Bio|publisher=Sonja Bennett (official site)|accessdate=May 19, 2026}}</ref> Her performance earned her the [[w:Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in a Canadian Film|Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in a Canadian Film]] and a Women in Film and Video Artistic Merit Award Special Citation.<ref group="external" name="bennett_official_bio" /> Following the film's success, she secured series lead roles in ''[[w:Cold Squad|Cold Squad]]'' (CTV, 2004–05, as Detective Samantha Waters) and ''[[w:Godiva's|Godiva's]]'' (Bravo!/CityTV, 2005–06, as pastry chef Daisy), both of which earned her Leo Award and Gemini Award nominations.<ref group="external" name="bennett_official_bio" />
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| Her feature film credits during this period include ''[[w:My Life Without Me|My Life Without Me]]'' (2003), ''[[w:Where the Truth Lies (film)|Where the Truth Lies]]'' (2005, directed by [[w:Atom Egoyan|Atom Egoyan]]), ''[[w:The Fog (2005 film)|The Fog]]'' (2005), ''[[w:Fido (film)|Fido]]'' (2006, with [[w:Billy Connolly|Billy Connolly]] and [[w:Tim Blake Nelson|Tim Blake Nelson]]), ''[[w:Young People Fucking|Young People Fucking]]'' (2007, which earned her the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Canadian Film), and ''[[w:Elegy (film)|Elegy]]'' (2008, directed by [[w:Isabel Coixet|Isabel Coixet]], alongside [[w:Ben Kingsley|Ben Kingsley]] and [[w:Penélope Cruz|Penélope Cruz]]).<ref group="external" name="bennett_filmography">{{cite web|url=https://www.sonjabennett.ca/filmography/#:~:text=2007%20Vancouver%20Critics%20Award%3A%20Best%20Supporting%20Actress|title=Filmography|publisher=Sonja Bennett (official site)|accessdate=May 19, 2026}}</ref>
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| Her television guest appearances span numerous Vancouver-filmed genre productions, including ''[[w:The Dead Zone (TV series)|The Dead Zone]]'' (USA Network), ''[[w:Painkiller Jane (TV series)|Painkiller Jane]]'' (2007, as Stacey), ''[[w:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]'' (2006, as Dahlia Radim), ''[[w:Blade: The Series|Blade: The Series]]'' (New Line, 2006, as Vanessa, three episodes), ''[[w:Eureka (TV series)|Eureka]]'' (Syfy, 2007, as Callie Curie, three episodes), and ''[[w:Supernatural (American TV series)|Supernatural]]'' (two appearances: "[[w:Croatoan (Supernatural)|Croatoan]]" in 2006 as nurse Pamela Clayton, and "[[w:Don't Call Me Shurley|Don't Call Me Shurley]]" in 2016 as Deputy Jan Harris).<ref group="external" name="bennett_filmography" />
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| In 2010, Bennett transitioned into screenwriting.<ref group="external" name="bennett_official_bio" /> Her debut produced screenplay was ''[[w:Preggoland|Preggoland]]'' (2014, directed by [[w:Jacob Tierney|Jacob Tierney]]), in which she also starred alongside [[w:James Caan|James Caan]] and [[w:Danny Trejo|Danny Trejo]].<ref group="external" name="bennett_official_bio" /> The film premiered as a Special Presentation at the [[w:Toronto International Film Festival|Toronto International Film Festival]], won the Most Popular Canadian Film Award at the [[w:Vancouver International Film Festival|Vancouver International Film Festival]], and won Best Screenplay at the Fargo Film Festival.<ref group="external" name="bennett_official_bio" /> Her television writing credits include ''[[w:Kim's Convenience|Kim's Convenience]]'' (CBC, 2016, Leo Award winner for Best Screenwriting in a Comedy), ''[[w:Letterkenny|Letterkenny]]'' (Crave/Hulu, multiple seasons 2018–2024, Leo Award winner for Best Screenwriting in a Comedy in 2019, 2021, and 2024, and Writers Guild of Canada Award nominee in 2019),<ref group="external" name="leoawards_bennett_letterkenny">{{cite web|url=https://www.leoawards.com/2022/nominees_and_winners/nominees_and_winners_by_name_2022.php#:~:text=Sonja%20Bennett|title=2022 Leo Awards – Nominees & Winners by Name|publisher=Leo Awards|accessdate=May 19, 2026}}</ref> and ''[[w:Family Law (Canadian TV series)|Family Law]]'' (Global, 2021–present, as a co-executive producer and writer, Leo Award winner for Best Screenwriting in a Dramatic Series in 2023).<ref group="external" name="bennett_official_bio" /> She has also co-written the comedic stage play ''Motherload'' (premiered at The Cultch, Vancouver, 2015) and authored the ''[[w:East Van Panto|East Van Panto]]'' productions ''Alice in Wonderland'' (2021) and ''The Little Mermaid'' (2022) for Theatre Replacement and The Cultch.<ref group="external" name="bennett_filmography" />
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| == Personal life ==
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| Bennett is the daughter of director Guy Bennett and Anna Hart; her parents separated when she was an infant.<ref group="external" name="gill_globe_family_dynamics" /> She was previously married to Canadian actor [[w:Stephen Lobo|Stephen Lobo]], with whom she has two children.<ref group="external" name="parry_vancouversun_preggoland_lobo">{{cite web|url=https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/town-talk-gala-and-small-town-raises-plenty-to-help-sick-kids-at-bc-childrens#:~:text=Bennett%20said%20that%2C%20with%20two%20children%2C%20she%20and%20actor-husband%20Stephen%20Lobo%20are%20all%20done|title=Town Talk: Gala (and small town) raises plenty to help sick kids at BC Children's|author=Malcolm Parry|publisher=Vancouver Sun|date=October 16, 2014|accessdate=May 20, 2026}}</ref> The two first worked together as series regulars on ''[[w:Godiva's|Godiva's]]'' (2005–06), in which Lobo played head chef Ramir across all nineteen episodes alongside Bennett's Daisy.<ref group="external" name="imdb_godivas_series">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0438705/#:~:text=Stephen%20Lobo%20%C2%B7%20Ramir|title=Godiva's (TV Series 2005–2006)|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=May 20, 2026}}</ref> They subsequently appeared together in the Canadian independent film ''In No Particular Order'' (2012).<ref group="external" name="imdb_innoparticularorder_cast">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2276244/#:~:text=Sonja%20Bennett%20%C2%B7%20Claire|title=In No Particular Order (2012)|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=May 20, 2026}}</ref> Lobo also served as an editor on ''[[w:Preggoland|Preggoland]]'' (2014).<ref group="external" name="fandango_lobo_preggoland">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/stephen-lobo-406564/biography#:~:text=Lobo%20edited%20the%20Sonja%20Bennett%20comedy%20Preggoland|title=Stephen Lobo Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=May 20, 2026}}</ref>
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