Cara Gee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cara Gee
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Gee at CFC Annual Gala in 2018
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| Born | July 18, 1983 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2011–present |
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Richard de Klerk
(m. 2019) |
Cara Gee (born July 18, 1983) is a talented Canadian actress. She is well-known for her exciting roles in TV shows like Strange Empire and The Expanse. Forbes magazine has called her one of the most important Indigenous women in the entertainment world.
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Early Life and Background
Cara Gee was born on July 18, 1983, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She grew up in a town called Aurora, Ontario. Cara Gee is a member of the Ojibwe people, who are one of the largest Indigenous groups in Canada.
Her Acting Journey
Cara Gee started her acting career on stage in Toronto, Ontario. She performed in many plays, including famous ones like The Penelopiad and The Rez Sisters.
First Big Roles
Cara Gee made her first movie appearance in Empire of Dirt. Her acting in this film was so good that she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. She also won a special award at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. Plus, she received an award for Best Actress at the American Indian Film Festival. In 2013, she was even named one of the "Rising Stars" at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Moving to Television
After her success in films, Cara Gee started acting in TV shows. She had guest roles in series like King and Republic of Doyle. In 2014, she played a main character in the Western drama Strange Empire on CBC Television.
From 2017 to 2022, Cara Gee starred as Camina Drummer in the popular science fiction series The Expanse. Her role in this show was very important. It helped bring more attention to Indigenous people in entertainment. Many people praised her performance as Camina Drummer. She also appeared in the web series Inhuman Condition.
Her Life Outside Acting
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Cara Gee married Richard de Klerk in 2019. She was pregnant with her child while filming the fifth season of The Expanse.
Awards and Recognitions
Cara Gee has received several awards for her acting. For her role in Empire of Dirt, she was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress. She also won a Special Jury Award at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and an award for Best Actress at the American Indian Film Festival.
See also
In Spanish: Cara Gee para niños
