Violet Nelson facts for kids

Violet Nelson is a talented actress from Canada. She is part of the Kwakwakaʼwakw First Nation and also has Honduran heritage. She is known for her acting in movies.

About Violet Nelson

Violet Nelson is an actress who has shown great skill in her roles. She comes from a rich cultural background, being both Kwakwakaʼwakw and Honduran. The Kwakwakaʼwakw are an Indigenous people from the Pacific Northwest Coast of Canada.

Her Role in "The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open"

Violet Nelson played a character named Rosie in the movie The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open. This film was released in 2019. Her performance in the movie was highly praised by people who review films.

Awards and Recognition

For her role as Rosie, Violet was nominated for several important awards. She was nominated for the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in a Canadian Film by the Vancouver Film Critics Circle in 2019. This award celebrates the best acting in Canadian movies.

She also received a nomination for Best Lead Actress at the 8th Canadian Screen Awards in 2020. The Canadian Screen Awards are like the "Oscars" for Canadian film and television. These nominations show how much her acting was appreciated.