
Two of Hollywood North News favourite Canadian shows were among the the winners and nominees among a very diverse and talented array of productions and performers during the awards that took place in May 2021. From Coroner, Including Roger Cross-Best Actor Nominee, Tamara Podemski-Best Supporting Actress and many more. Frankie Drake Mysteries had one of their own in actress Chantel Riley as the Canadian Screen Awards cover girl-(Above Picture). The Canadian Screen Awards brings together and celebrates its best talents from behind and in front of the camera, both shows did well considering the Canadian powerhouses they were up against such as Schitt’s Creek and Kim’s Convenience.
Frankie Drake Mysteries had Mina Shum nominated for Best Direction in a drama series, Jenifur Jarvis for Best Costume Design, Sharon Matthews for Best Supporting Actress and talented veteran- Wendy Crewson below:
Below are some of the winners from a selection of the different categories as shown on the Canadian Screen Awards 2021-website:
TELEVISION PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES WINNERS
Best Lead Actor, Drama Series
Transplant
CTV (Bell Media)
(Sphere Media)
Hamza Haq
Best Lead Actress, Drama Series
Trickster
CBC (CBC)
(Sienna Films / Streel Films)
Crystle Lightning
Best Guest Performance, Drama Series
Cardinal: Until the Night – Scott
CTV (Bell Media)
(Sienna Films / Entertainment One)
Shawn Doyle
Best Supporting Actor, Drama
Departure
Global (Corus Entertainment)
(Shaftesbury)
Christopher Plummer
Best Supporting Actress, Drama
Coroner CBC (CBC)
Nominees – Academy.ca – Academy.ca
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