Laara Sadiq

Laara Sadiq

Personal Details

Biography

Laara Sadiq is an accomplished Canadian actress of Pakistani heritage, boasting a diverse range of credits in the realm of science fiction television shows and movies. Her impressive resume includes appearances in notable productions such as Battlestar Galactica, Kyle XY, Dark Angel, and The Outer Limits.

Notably, she took on the role of Technician Laura Davis in the popular series Stargate SG-1. Laara's remarkable talent has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the coveted Leo Award in 2010 and the Jessie Award in 2017.

Throughout her illustrious career, Laara has received several accolades for her outstanding performances. In 1994, she was honored with the Sam Payne Award for Most Promising Newcomer, a testament to her early promise and potential.

In 2004, she received the Jessie Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Large Theatre for her captivating portrayal of Chandni in the Arts Club Theatre production of The Matka King.

Laara's subsequent success was marked by her receipt of the Jessie Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role: Small Theatre in 2010, for her powerful performance as Nehrjas Al-Saffarh in the Touchstone Theatre, Felix Culpa, and Horseshoes & Hand Grenades productions of Palace of the End.

In addition, she was awarded the Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Feature Length Drama in 2010, for her memorable role as Hayaam in Excited.

Laara's impressive awards tally continued with her receipt of the Jessie Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Large Theatre in 2017, for her nuanced performance as Jamuna in the Touchstone Theatre production of Brothel #9.

Career

2024
Strawberry Shortcake's Perfect Holiday
Strawberry Shortcake's Perfect Holiday as Cookie Vendor/Cinnamon Swirl/Berry 5
Gold Digger Killer
Gold Digger Killer as Detective Gates
Just Add Romance
Just Add Romance as Nora Blasio
The Hardy Boys
The Hardy Boys as Mrs. Khan
2019
The Murders
The Murders as Dr. Roxanne Powell
2017
The Breadwinner
The Breadwinner as Fattema / Old Woman (voice)
2016
The Stepchild
The Stepchild as Dr. Vaughn
Remedy
Remedy as Dr. Summers
2012
2012 as British Newscaster
2007
The Invisible
The Invisible as Ms. Barclay
2006
Eight Below
Eight Below as Bureaucrat #3
2003
Willard
Willard as Janice Mantis
2002
2000
Personally Yours
Personally Yours as Woman Suitress #2 (Maise)
They Nest
They Nest as Nurse #1
1999
Little Witch
Little Witch as Dippy Witch (voice)
1998
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 as Technician #2