Samora Smallwood facts for kids
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Samora Smallwood
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| Occupation | Actress, writer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Samora Smallwood is a Canadian actress and writer. She grew up in Windsor, Ontario, and Newfoundland. Samora studied at the University of Windsor. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2008. In 2022, Samora won a Canadian Screen Award. This award was for her acting in the TV movie Death She Wrote.
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Samora Smallwood's Acting Career
Samora Smallwood started her acting journey in 2010. Her first role was as an extra in a short film. She also helped start The Actors Work Studio in Toronto. This studio helps actors learn and improve their skills. She co-founded it in 2018 with Kris Orticello.
Television Roles
Samora has appeared in many popular TV shows. She was a guest star on Designated Survivor. She also appeared in The Expanse and Star Trek: Discovery. Another show she guest starred on was Murdoch Mysteries.
She had a role that appeared in several episodes of the fantasy series Good Witch in 2021. In 2022, she also had a recurring role in The Kings of Napa. This show was a prime-time drama on the Oprah Winfrey Network.
Since 2023, Samora has been in the Hallmark Channel drama series The Way Home. She plays the character Monica Hill.
Recent Projects
In 2024, Samora co-starred in The Big Cigar. This was a miniseries on Apple TV+. She also joined the cast of Disrepair. This is a drama series on Bell Fibe TV.
That same year, Samora started her own production company. It is called Hold One Entertainment. She also signed a deal with Bell Fibe. This deal was to create her own six-episode series. The series is titled Coming Home. She was set to write, direct, and star in it.
Awards and Recognition
Samora Smallwood has received an important award for her acting. In 2022, she won a Canadian Screen Award. This award was for Best Lead Actress in a Television Film or Miniseries. She received it at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards. The award recognized her performance in the Lifetime TV movie Death She Wrote, which came out in 2021.
Samora Smallwood's Filmography
Samora Smallwood has acted in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles.
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Club Utopia | Felicia |
| 2014 | Tormented | Roberta |
| 2015 | I Wish You Love | Bobby |
| 2019 | Queen of the Morning Calm | Sarah |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Karma's A ... | Maria | Episode: "Stolen Lives" |
| 2013 | Murder in Paradise | Namia | Episode: "French Kiss of Death" |
| 2014 | Teenagers | Mrs. Diaz | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Designated Survivor | Radar Officer | Episode: "Two Ships" |
| 2018 | The Shelter | Erin | 4 episodes |
| 2018 | The Expanse | UN Naval Attache | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Shadowhunters | Uniformed Officer | Episode: "Erchomai" |
| 2018 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Ruth | Episode: "Dressed to Kill" |
| 2019 | Hudson & Rex | Lizzie Westbrook | Episode: "Fearless Freaks" |
| 2019 | Star Trek: Discovery | Lt. Amin | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | American Gods | FBI Agent #2 | Episode: "Moon Shadow" |
| 2019 | Tokens | Jenn the Costumer | Episode: "Finding Cinderella" |
| 2019 | Star Trek: Short Treks | Lt. Amin | Episode: "Q&A" |
| 2019, 2021 | Coroner | Shelley / Lisa Grigson | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Remember Me, Mommy? | Marie Cummings | Television film |
| 2020 | A Christmas Break | Judy Cole | |
| 2021 | Good Witch | Dr. Monica McBride | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Death She Wrote | Lila DeMarco | Television film |
| 2021 | Murdoch Mysteries | Viola Treatly | Episode: "Love or Money" |
| 2021 | Angel Falls Christmas | Dr. Dawn Jackson | Television film |
| 2022 | The Kings of Napa | Dr. Maddi Brewer | 4 episodes |
| 2023–present | The Way Home | Monica Hill | Recurring role |
