Marie-Marguerite is a multifaceted Canadian-Egyptian-American actress, born in the vibrant city of Montreal, where she grew up as the youngest of five siblings in a trilingual household, fluently speaking French, English, and Arabic.
From a young age, Marie-Marguerite was trained in dance and acting, laying the foundation for her future success in the entertainment industry. Her first notable role was as Allegra Zane in Fox Kids' Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension, a position she secured after a global search, thanks to her unique ethnic background and professional dance training.
Between 2010 and 2012, Marie-Marguerite served as the face of Canadian Rogers' Telecom My5 campaign, captivating audiences during the Vancouver Olympics.
Marie-Marguerite's impressive educational background includes training at the Conservatoire de la Danse de Montreal, The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre, and the Upright Citizens' Brigade. She also studied with the late Jacqueline McClintock and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University in Cultural Studies.
Throughout her acting career, Marie-Marguerite has been dedicated to environmental and social justice advocacy, making her one of the first Canadians trained to deliver Al Gore's Inconvenient Truth presentations. She has toured the country, delivering talks and spreading awareness about these critical issues.
This passion for environmental advocacy eventually led Marie-Marguerite to pursue a Master's degree in Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University.
Beyond her acting career, Marie-Marguerite is also a talented writer, producer, and director. She has won awards for her theatre directing and was an Inaugural Sundance and Youtube New Voices Fellow for the series The Mission, which she co-created with Benedict Moran, Patrick Sabongui, and Chris Agoston.
As a result of her diverse talents and dedication to her craft, Marie-Marguerite continues to work internationally, using her platform to advocate for positive change and impact producing.
