Tiera Skovbye's remarkable career in film and television continues to unfold with an array of diverse and challenging projects that showcase her exceptional talent.
As the lead in the CW's "Ride", Tiera stars as Missy McMurray, navigating the complexities of the McMurrays' lives as they strive to preserve their beloved ranch. This role marks a significant milestone in her career, following her standout performance as the lead in NBC and Global's "Nurses", which garnered widespread acclaim and ratings success over two seasons.
Tiera's recent credits include starring in the hit series "Riverdale" as Polly, the older sister of Betty Cooper, as well as season 2 of the critically acclaimed series "Dirty John" on USA Network, where she played the younger version of Betty Broderick, portrayed by Amanda Peet. Her other notable roles include recurring appearances on the iconic ABC series "Once Upon A Time" as Robin, the grown-up daughter of Zelena and Robin Hood, as well as guest spots on "Arrow", "Supernatural", and "Dead of Summer". She also made a memorable appearance as Elizabeth Berkley in Lifetime's "The Unauthorized Saved By The Bell Story".
Tiera's seamless transition between television and film is evident in her upcoming projects, including starring opposite Jacob Elordi in the romantic drama feature "2 Hearts", set for a wide release this summer. Her recent film credits include "Summer of '84", a captivating indie film about a group of teenage friends who spend their summer spying on their police officer neighbour, who they believe is a serial killer. The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. Additionally, she has starred in the Open Road feature film "Midnight Run" alongside Bella Thorne and Patrick Schwarzenegger, and "The Miracle Season" with Helen Hunt.
Born in Vancouver, Canada, Tiera comes from a Scandinavian background, with many of her extended family members residing in Sweden and Denmark. She began her acting career at the tender age of seven, when she was spotted by an agent at the Children's Festival in Vancouver. At 13, Tiera was scouted by an international modeling agency and went on to model for various designers and campaigns, taking her to Asia and Europe. She has been featured in Hello Canada's magazine as "One of Canada's most beautiful" in 2017 and 2018, and was included in The Hollywood Reporter's list of "Crop of Emerging Young Talent" in 2019. In April 2020, she appeared in Elle Canada as one of their "Canadian Actresses on the Rise".
Tiera divides her time between Los Angeles and Vancouver, where she continues to hone her craft and take on new challenges in the entertainment industry.
