Comedian Lisa Gilroy To Host 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) has announced that Canadian Actress and Creator Lisa Gilroy will host The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards.

The event will be broadcast live from the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. It will stream on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on the CBC Gem. 

Tammy Frick, CEO, Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television had this to say:

“We are beyond excited to have Lisa Gilroy host The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards on CBC Gem — her infectious energy, quick wit, and undeniable charisma make her the perfect choice to lead our celebration of Canadian screen excellence. With the show streaming live on CBC Gem and Lisa at the helm, The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards will be truly unforgettable.”

The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards

Broadcast live from the CBC Broadcast Centre in Toronto. The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards is Canada’s biggest night in entertainment. It boasts legendary icons and rising stars who come together to honour the very best in our homegrown film and television. Featuring unforgettable moments, heartfelt tributes to beloved entertainers, and a showcase of this year’s most celebrated content. The 2025 Canadian Screen Awards will be a uniquely Canadian evening celebrating the stories and talent that unite us all. 

“I’m over the moon to be hosting such an iconic Canadian event — I feel so lucky,” said Actress and Creator Lisa Gilroy. “Canada is home to some of the most talented people in the world and I can’t wait to celebrate them!”

Lisa Gilroy

Lisa Gilroy is a Canadian Screen Award nominated actor and creator living in LA. Most recently, she played Detective Green in the main ensemble of Taika Waititi’s critically acclaimed series for Hulu, Interior Chinatown.

Recent TV appearances include Netflix comedy Running Point (Netflix). The show recently received a season 2 order. Gilroy has a recurring role in Twisted Metal a TV series adapted a popular video game series for Peacock.

The Studio (Apple TV+) for director Seth Rogen; and Shrinking (Apple TV+). She appeared in Amazon’s Jury Duty, her viral social media videos (notably her parody plea to rude fans) and her appearances on the popular comedy platform Dropout.

Gilroy is an alumna of The Second City’s Touring Company in Toronto. As well as an alumna of The Groundling’s Sunday Company in LA. She featured in the 2022 Just For Laughs New Faces showcase in Montreal. Currently, Gilroy has a First Look deal with Sony Pictures Television. She performs with the ASSSSCAT cast at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade and with Dinosaur Improv at the iconic Largo Theatre in Los Angeles.

SOURCE: tv-eh.com