Many non-American actors and actresses have gone on to establish themselves firmly in Hollywood, becoming major players and key stakeholders. Priscilla Faia, a Canadian-born actress, is about to become one of those great Hollywood stars. The writer-turned-actress had her name plastered on the lips of many moviegoers following her impressive performance in a short film. After the Riots released in 2009, and in Rookie Blue, a TV show that aired in 2010. Faia was nominated for the 2014 Canadian Screen Award following her performance in Rookie Blue.
Biography of Priscilla Faia
The actress was born in Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia, Canada, on October 23, 1985. Priscilla Faia’s talents and potential were discovered at an early age by an agent who kept signing her – she never was then only 8 years old. Young Priscilla was enrolled the following year at the Screen Actors Studio in her hometown of Victoria for acting lessons.
The talented actress moved from British Columbia to Vancouver in 2007 with hopes of getting better acting opportunities. She got a job in TV commercials and then got a minor role from the famous American actor and producer Steven Seagal in his TV series called True Justice. It should be noted that Priscilla Faia at that time was a student at the Actor’s Foundry, under the tutelage of Matthew Harrison.
Priscilla Faia got her first big break from acting when she was cast as Chloe Price in Rookie Blue, a Canadian television series that aired in 2010. She made her first appearance in the second episode of its fourth season. After her stellar performance on the show, the Canadian-born actress was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series or Program at the prestigious 2014 Canadian Screen Awards.
Since then, Priscilla has acted in other films and television series. In 2014, she appeared in a single episode of The Seed, a Canadian television sitcom. She took on the role of Kate in My Only Christmas Wish released in 2015. The Victoria native was part of the popular Canadian drama series, Motif, which began airing in February 2013. Her premiere was ranked No. Canadian series for that calendar year. She played the role of Lori Schultz’s character which ended in a single episode.
Currently, Priscilla Faia is playing the role of Izzy in You Me Her, a comedy-drama series that started airing in 2016. Her role is major as she has appeared in all four seasons released so far. The talented actress was nominated for Best Actress at the 2016 ACTRA Awards. In 2017, she was also nominated for Best Theatrical Performance by a Female in a Drama Series at the Leo Awards.
Outside of the film industry, Faia has been a major advocate for many humanitarian efforts around the world. In 2013, UNICEF launched the “Canadian Charity Challenge” campaign in Machu Picchu to protect the lives of children living in rural areas. Faia, alongside fellow Rookie Blue stars, Peter Mooney and Charlotte Sullivan, redeemed the initiative and traveled to Machu Picchu located in Peru, in solidarity with UNICEF.
Priscilla Faia Net worth
Faia’s net worth is estimated in many quarters to be around (if not more than) $1 million. This comes as no surprise since the famous actress has had a wonderful spell in the film industry so far, with numerous feature films, short films and TV series. Part of her fortune is believed to have come from sponsorships and endorsements she landed on the sidelines of acting.
Facts about Priscilla Faia
Height and body measurements
Faia is known to have a height that measures around 5 feet 4 inches. This is the average size for women around the world. She has a well-structured physique, weighing around 56 kg. With this body type and considerably average height, Priscilla Faia is quite the sight.
Relationship status
The actress managed to withhold information regarding her love life from the public. We don’t know for sure if she’s dating anyone, but we do know that Priscilla Faia isn’t married yet.
Social media presence
She connects with her fans on Twitter @priscillafaia and Instagram @priscillafaia where she has 29.2 and 59.8 followers respectively.