Emily Hampshire, a Montreal native, has made a profound impact on the Canadian film and television industry, achieving recognition and accolades in a relatively short period of time. Her outstanding work has garnered three Genie Award nominations, a Gemini Award for her television endeavors, and a nomination for 'Outstanding Female Performance' at the ACTRA Awards, chosen by her peers in the Canadian Actors Guild.
In 2012, Emily received the prestigious Birks Canadian Diamond Award at the Cannes International Film Festival, presented by Telefilm Canada, in recognition of her career and work in David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, where she starred alongside Robert Pattinson in a unique and captivating performance as Jane Melman.
Emily's 2012 and 2013 were marked by a flurry of projects. She received praise for her 'winning performance' in An Awkward Sexual Adventure, as described by John Anderson from Variety, following the movie's premiere at TIFF'12. She also starred in the futuristic-zombie movie The Returned, wrapped That Burning Feeling alongside John Cho, and appeared in All the Wrong Reasons, alongside Kevin Zegers and Cory Monteith.
In addition to her film work, Emily has secured a recurring role as a key supporting cast member in the wildly successful series Schitt's Creek, playing motel front desk clerk Stevie Budd. Schitt's Creek is entering its fifth season in 2019, showcasing Emily's versatility and dedication to her craft.
