Adriana Maggs facts for kids

Adriana Maggs is a talented Canadian actress, writer, and director for movies and TV shows. She is well-known for her first big movie, Grown Up Movie Star.

Early Life and Education

Adriana Maggs grew up in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Her father, Randall Maggs, is a poet and a professor. Adriana studied at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Grenfell College. She went to school with other future actors and writers like Sherry White, Susan Kent, and Jonny Harris.

Career in Film and Television

Adriana Maggs has worked on many different projects in film and television. She has shown her skills as both an actress and a writer.

Acting Roles

As an actress, Adriana has appeared in several TV series. These include Hatching, Matching and Dispatching, Three Chords from the Truth, and Call Me Fitz. She has also acted in movies like Down to the Dirt and Rabbittown.

Writing and Directing

Adriana is also a successful writer for television shows. She has written for series such as Hatching, Matching and Dispatching, Call Me Fitz, and Three Chords from the Truth. Other shows she has written for include The Wilkinsons, The Smart Woman Survival Guide, Rookie Blue, and King.

In addition to writing, Adriana has directed episodes of TV shows. She directed the second season of the series How to Buy a Baby.

Awards and Recognition

Adriana Maggs has received awards for her work in Canadian film and television.

Genie Award Nomination

In 2011, Adriana was nominated for a Genie Award. This was for Best Screenplay for her movie Grown Up Movie Star. The Genie Awards celebrate the best in Canadian cinema.

Gemini Award Win

She also won a Gemini Award in 2009. This award was for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series. She shared this award with the cast of Three Chords from the Truth. The Gemini Awards recognized excellence in Canadian television.

See also

• List of female film and television directors
• List of LGBT-related films directed by women