Alana Husband

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.

Career

Born 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. She began her career at age 16 and established herself in both acting and stunt work in the Vancouver film and television industry.

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. However, she consistently prioritized acting. In a 2014 interview, she stated, "I always wanted to be an actor first and a stunt person second." 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."

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.

Science Fiction Television

Husband became a familiar face in science fiction television. She worked on multiple Stargate franchise productions, including Stargate Atlantis and a recurring role as "Gloria Rush" in Stargate Universe, where she worked alongside fellow Battlestar Galactica cast members Ryan Kennedy and Anna Galvin. Her other genre appearances included Blade: The Series, where she portrayed Blade's mother, Psych, and Killer Instinct.

Intelligence

One 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." 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.

Film Work

Husband'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.

Career Transition

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." 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." As of 2025, she continues to work as a professional photographer based in Vancouver.

Personal Life

Husband is fluent in both English and French. During her acting career, she expressed interest in improvisation and writing, citing Stephen King's On Writing as an influence. Her interests include reading, crocheting, painting, and photography.

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