Marianne Farley facts for kids

Marianne Farley is a talented Canadian actress and director. She was born as Marianne Therien in Montreal, Quebec. Marianne is famous for her roles in movies like Imaginaerum (where she played Gem Whitman). She also starred in TV shows such as This Life (as Nicole Breen) and Vampire High (as Dillan Vanderson). She also played Stella and Nancy in The Intruder.

Early Life and Music

Marianne Farley grew up in Quebec, Canada. She speaks both English and French very well. Her family loved art and music, so Marianne started singing when she was very young.

When she was 19, she met a couple who owned a record company. She worked with them to release a song called Histoire sans prénom. She also released a music album. Several of her songs became very popular and made it into the top 10. She even signed a record deal in France, but her album was never released there.

Later, Marianne decided she wanted to become an actress. She took many acting classes and workshops to learn the craft.

Acting Career Highlights

In 1999, Marianne Farley played two characters, Stella and Nancy Brooke, in the movie The Intruder.

Joining Vampire High

In 2002, the TV show Vampire High needed a new main character. This happened because the actress Meghan Ory wanted to leave the show. The producers were looking for someone to play Dillan Vanderson. Marianne auditioned three times and got the part!

The producers wanted a unique look for Dillan. So, Marianne dyed her blonde hair red. This style was inspired by the character Lola from the German movie Run Lola Run. However, the TV series was canceled soon after. Marianne only appeared in six episodes of the show.

Recent Roles in TV and Film

In 2014, Marianne played Anna in the movie Uvanga. This film was directed by Hélène Cousineau and Madeline Ivalu. From 2014 to 2015, she starred as Judith Laramée in the TV series Mémoires vives on Radio-Canada.

In 2015, she appeared in four episodes of Heroes Reborn. She played Julia, who was the wife of Noah Bennet, a main character played by Jack Coleman. From 2015 to 2016, Marianne played Nicole Breen in the TV series This Life. She really enjoyed playing Nicole because the character had many different emotions. Nicole tried to be in control but often struggled, which made her a very interesting character for Marianne to play.

Directing and Writing Films

Marianne Farley is not just an actress; she also works as a producer, director, and screenwriter.

In 2015, she directed a short film called Saccage. Then, in 2017, she wrote and directed another short film titled Marguerite. This film was very successful! It won 20 important film awards and was shown at over 70 film festivals. Marguerite was even considered for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 91st Academy Awards.

Personal Life

Marianne Farley is a mother.

Film and Television Work

Movies

Television Shows

See Also

• List of female film and television directors