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{{short description|Canadian actress of Rwandese descent}}
{{short description|Canadian actress of Rwandese descent}}
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|birth_place = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
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|education = [[Ryerson University]] ([[Bachelor of Fine Arts|BFA]])
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|years_active = 1999–present
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| birth_place = [[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], Canada
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'''Rukiya Bernard''' (born January 20, 1983) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] actress, producer and interior designer. She is known for her role as Doc in [[Syfy]]'s ''[[Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://talknerdywithus.com/2016/08/26/exclusive-interview-with-van-helsings-rukiya-bernard/|title=Exclusive Interview with Van Helsing’s Rukiya Bernard|date=2016-08-26|newspaper=TalkNerdyWithUs|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref>'' [[The Cabin in the Woods]]'' (2012), [[The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film)|''The Day the Earth Stood Still'']] (2008) and ''Stuck'' (2007).
'''Rukiya Bernard''' (born January 20, 1983) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] actress, producer and interior designer. She is known for her role as Doc in [[Syfy]]'s ''[[Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing]]'',<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://talknerdywithus.com/2016/08/26/exclusive-interview-with-van-helsings-rukiya-bernard/|title=Exclusive Interview with Van Helsing's Rukiya Bernard|date=2016-08-26|newspaper=TalkNerdyWithUs|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref>'' [[The Cabin in the Woods]]'' (2012), [[The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008 film)|''The Day the Earth Stood Still'']] (2008) and ''Stuck'' (2007).


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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== Career ==
== Career ==
Rukiya's first job was the supporting role of Sophie Newman in [[Ernest Dickerson]]’s award-winning ''[[Our America]]'' opposite [[Josh Charles]], Irma P. Hall and [[Mykelti Williamson]].<ref name=west />
Rukiya's first job was the supporting role of Sophie Newman in [[Ernest Dickerson]]’s award-winning ''[[Our America]]'' opposite [[Josh Charles]], Irma P. Hall and [[Mykelti Williamson]].<ref name=west />
Rukiya has appeared in TV shows including [[Syfy|SyFy]]'s ''[[Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.purefandom.com/2016/08/09/van-helsing-podcast-rukiya-bernard/|title=Brad and Cort Talk: Rukiya Bernard drops in to talk vamps and an apocalyptic future in ‘Van Helsing’|date=2016-08-09|website=Pure Fandom|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref> [[The CW]]’s ''[[Supernatural (U.S. TV series)|Supernatural]]'', [[A&E (TV network)|A&E’s]] [[The Returned (U.S. TV series)|''The Returned'']],<ref name=west /> [[USA Network]]’s ''[[Fairly Legal]]'', [[Hallmark Channel (international)|Hallmark]]’s ''The Gourmet Detective'', [[NBC]]’s ''[[Eureka (U.S. TV series)|Eureka]]'',<ref name=west /> [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]’s ''The L Word'',<ref name=west /> [[Syfy|SyFy]]’s ''[[Sanctuary (TV series)|Sanctuary]]'' and ''SGU Stargate Universe'', [[BBC America]]’s ''[[Intruders (TV series)|Intruders]]'' and [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]]’s ''Witches Of The East End''.<ref name=west /> She has also appeared in ''[[The Cabin in the Woods|The Cabin In The Woods]]'', ''Stuck'' and ''That Burning Feeling''.
Rukiya has appeared in TV shows including [[Syfy|SyFy]]'s ''[[Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.purefandom.com/2016/08/09/van-helsing-podcast-rukiya-bernard/|title=Brad and Cort Talk: Rukiya Bernard drops in to talk vamps and an apocalyptic future in 'Van Helsing'|date=2016-08-09|website=Pure Fandom|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref> [[The CW]]’s ''[[Supernatural (U.S. TV series)|Supernatural]]'', [[A&E (TV network)|A&E’s]] [[The Returned (U.S. TV series)|''The Returned'']],<ref name=west /> [[USA Network]]’s ''[[Fairly Legal]]'', [[Hallmark Channel (international)|Hallmark]]’s ''The Gourmet Detective'', [[NBC]]’s ''[[Eureka (2006 TV series)|Eureka]]'',<ref name=west /> [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]]’s ''The L Word'',<ref name=west /> [[Syfy|SyFy]]’s ''[[Sanctuary (Canadian TV series)|Sanctuary]]'' and ''SGU Stargate Universe'', [[BBC America]]’s ''[[Intruders (TV series)|Intruders]]'' and [[Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]]’s ''Witches Of The East End''.<ref name=west /> She has also appeared in ''[[The Cabin in the Woods|The Cabin In The Woods]]'', ''Stuck'' and ''That Burning Feeling''.


===Interior design===
===Interior design===
Rukiya is an interior designer <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thehudsucker.com/2016/10/10/rukiya-bernard-van-helsing-reboot/|title=‘Van Helsing’ Actress Rukiya Bernard Talks Syfy’s Female Reboot|date=2016-10-10|website=The Hudsucker|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref> and starred on [[HGTV]]’s reality TV show ''[[The Stagers]]'' for two seasons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleepmag.com/2016/08/30/rukiya-bernard-talks-syfys-van-helsing-more/|title=Rukiya Bernard talks SyFy’s Van Helsing & more!|date=2016-08-30|website=BLEEP Magazine|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref>
Rukiya is an interior designer <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thehudsucker.com/2016/10/10/rukiya-bernard-van-helsing-reboot/|title='Van Helsing' Actress Rukiya Bernard Talks Syfy's Female Reboot|date=2016-10-10|website=The Hudsucker|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref> and starred on [[HGTV]]’s reality TV show ''[[The Stagers]]'' for two seasons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleepmag.com/2016/08/30/rukiya-bernard-talks-syfys-van-helsing-more/|title=Rukiya Bernard talks SyFy's Van Helsing & more!|date=2016-08-30|website=BLEEP Magazine|access-date=2017-01-17}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==

===Film===
===Film===
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{| class="wikitable"
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|''[[Our America]]''
|''[[Our America]]''
|Sophie Newman
|Sophie Newman
|TV Movie
|TV movie
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|2003
|2003
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|''Cantata for the King''
|''Cantata for the King''
|Congregation
|Congregation
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2005
|2005
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|''[[Supervolcano (film)|Supervolcano]]''
|''[[Supervolcano (film)|Supervolcano]]''
|Soldier
|Soldier
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2006
|2006
|''12 Hours To Live''
|''12 Hours To Live''
|Deputy Dana Franklyn
|Deputy Dana Franklyn
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2007
|2007
|''My Name Is Sarah''
|''My Name Is Sarah''
|Barista
|Barista
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2007
|2007
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|-
|2008
|2008
|''[[The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (film)|The Most Wonderful Time of the Year]]''
|''[[The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008 film)|The Most Wonderful Time of the Year]]''
|Denise
|Denise
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2008
|2008
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|''The Farm''
|''The Farm''
|Ammo
|Ammo
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2009
|2009
|''[[Spectacular!]]''
|''[[Spectacular!]]''
|Receptionist
|Receptionist
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2009
|2009
|''[[Christmas in Canaan]]''
|''[[Christmas in Canaan]]''
|Charlene
|Charlene
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2010
|2010
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|''Christmas Lodge''
|''Christmas Lodge''
|Yolanda
|Yolanda
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2012
|2012
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|''[[Big Time Movie]]''
|''[[Big Time Movie]]''
|Woman with Dog
|Woman with Dog
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2012
|2012
|''The Music Teacher''
|''The Music Teacher''
|Sheila
|Sheila
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2013
|2013
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|-
|2013
|2013
|''That Burning Feeling''
|''[[That Burning Feeling]]''
|Janine Clarke
|Janine Clarke
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|''Breed''
|''Breed''
|Violet
|Violet
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2015
|2015
|''[[Just the Way You Are (2015 film)|Just the Way You Are]]''
|''[[Just the Way You Are (2015 film)|Just the Way You Are]]''
|Claire
|Claire
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2015
|2015
|''Accidental Obsession''
|''Accidental Obsession''
|Lisa
|Lisa
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2015
|2015
|''Ungodly Acts''
|''Ungodly Acts''
|Sgt. King
|Sgt. King
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2015
|2015
|''Debbie Macomber's Dashing Through the Snow''
|''Debbie Macomber's Dashing Through the Snow''
|Agent Hobbs
|Agent Hobbs
|TV Movie
|TV movie
|-
|-
|2016
|2016
|''[[Colossal (film)|Colossal]]''
|''[[Colossal (film)|Colossal]]''
|Marie
|Marie
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|[[Hallmark Channel]] TV Movie
|-
|-
|2017
|2017
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|Hallmark Channel TV Movie
|Hallmark Channel TV Movie
|-
|-
|2023
|''[[Float (2023 film)|Float]]''
|Lena
|
|}
|}


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|''[[Killer Instinct (TV series)|Killer Instinct]]''
|''[[Killer Instinct (TV series)|Killer Instinct]]''
|Eden Cavanaugh
|Eden Cavanaugh
|2 Episodes
|2 episodes
|-
|-
|2006
|2006
|''[[Falcon Beach]]''
|''[[Falcon Beach]]''
|Andrea Walters
|Andrea Walters
|2 Episodes
|2 episodes
|-
|-
|2006
|2006
|''[[Eureka (American TV series)|Eureka]]''
|''[[Eureka (2006 TV series)|Eureka]]''
|IT Technician
|IT Technician
|Episode: "Primal"
|Episode: "Primal"
|-
|-
|2008
|2008
|''[[Sanctuary (TV series)|Sanctuary]]''
|''[[Sanctuary (Canadian TV series)|Sanctuary]]''
|Kayla Bradley
|Kayla Bradley
|Episode: "Warriors"
|Episode: "Warriors"
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|''[[The Stagers]]''
|''[[The Stagers]]''
|Support Stager
|Support Stager
|11 Episodes
|11 episodes
|-
|-
|2010
|2010
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|-
|-
|2011, 2017
|2011, 2017
|''[[Supernatural (U.S. TV series)|Supernatural]]''
|''[[Supernatural (American TV series)|Supernatural]]''
|Camille Thibideaux<br>Mia Vallens
|Camille Thibideaux<br>Mia Vallens
|Episode: "The Mentalists"<br>Episode: "The Big Empty"
|Episode: "The Mentalists"<br>Episode: "The Big Empty"
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|''[[Primeval: New World]]''
|''[[Primeval: New World]]''
|Lisa Merriweather
|Lisa Merriweather
|2 Episodes
|2 episodes
|-
|-
|2013
|2013
|''[[Delete (miniseries)|Delete]]''
|''[[Delete (miniseries)|Delete]]''
|Victoria "Tori" Mendes
|Victoria "Tori" Mendes
|2 Episodes
|2 episodes
|-
|-
|2014
|2014
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|''[[Intruders (TV series)|Intruders]]''
|''[[Intruders (TV series)|Intruders]]''
|Karen
|Karen
|2 Episodes
|2 episodes
|-
|-
| 2015
| 2015
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|Episode: "Pilot"
|Episode: "Pilot"
|-
|-
|2016–2021
|2016–present
|''[[Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing]]''
|''[[Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing]]''
|Doc
|Doc
|34 Episodes <br> Main role<br>Nominated {{ndash}} [[Leo Award]] for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series (2017)<ref>{{cite web|title=Leo Awards, Nominees by Name 2017|url=http://www.leoawards.com/2017/nominees/by_name.php|website=www.leoawards.com|accessdate=2 May 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527200921/http://www.leoawards.com/2017/nominees/by_name.php|archivedate=27 May 2017}}</ref>
|34 episodes <br> Main role<br>Nominated {{ndash}} [[Leo Award]] for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series (2017)<ref>{{cite web|title=Leo Awards, Nominees by Name 2017|url=http://www.leoawards.com/2017/nominees/by_name.php|website=www.leoawards.com|accessdate=2 May 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527200921/http://www.leoawards.com/2017/nominees/by_name.php|archivedate=27 May 2017}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2017
|''[[Travelers (TV series)|Travelers]]''
|Dr. Carroll
|Episode: "Simon"
|-
|-
|2019
|2019
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| Violetta Lawrence (voice)
| Violetta Lawrence (voice)
|Episode: "Visit Qyah"
|Episode: "Visit Qyah"
|-
|2021
|''[[Nancy Drew (2019 TV series)|Nancy Drew]]''
| Val Samuels
|4 episodes
|-
| 2021–present
| ''[[Yellowjackets (TV series)|Yellowjackets]]''
| Simone
| Recurring
|}
|}


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[[Category:Black Canadian actresses]]
[[Category:Canadian interior designers]]
[[Category:Canadian interior designers]]
[[Category:Canadian women designers]]

Revision as of 21:34, 23 November 2024

Rukiya Bernard
Born (1983-01-20) January 20, 1983 (age 41)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
EducationRyerson University (BFA)
Years active1999–present
SpouseP. J. Prinsloo
Children2

Rukiya Bernard (born January 20, 1983) is a Canadian actress, producer and interior designer. She is known for her role as Doc in Syfy's Van Helsing,[1] The Cabin in the Woods (2012), The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) and Stuck (2007).

Early life

Rukiya Bernard was born in Toronto, Ontario,[2] to Nyakiringa Magugu, an African art store owner, and Gilbert Bernard, a car wash owner. From a very young age, Rukiya’s parents immersed her in sport and art programming. She took part in basketball and track while studying classical ballet, karate and piano. She was accepted into Ryerson University’s theatre program from which she graduated with honours.[2]

Career

Rukiya's first job was the supporting role of Sophie Newman in Ernest Dickerson’s award-winning Our America opposite Josh Charles, Irma P. Hall and Mykelti Williamson.[2] Rukiya has appeared in TV shows including SyFy's Van Helsing,[3] The CW’s Supernatural, A&E’s The Returned,[2] USA Network’s Fairly Legal, Hallmark’s The Gourmet Detective, NBC’s Eureka,[2] Showtime’s The L Word,[2] SyFy’s Sanctuary and SGU Stargate Universe, BBC America’s Intruders and Lifetime’s Witches Of The East End.[2] She has also appeared in The Cabin In The Woods, Stuck and That Burning Feeling.

Interior design

Rukiya is an interior designer [4] and starred on HGTV’s reality TV show The Stagers for two seasons.[5]

Personal life

Rukiya is married to P. J. Prinsloo, they have two children.[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Get Over It Girl with Tampons in Hair
2002 Our America Sophie Newman TV movie
2003 Nigel's Fingerprint Mona Jenkins
2005 Fallen Woman On Beach Short Film
2005 Cantata for the King Congregation TV movie
2005 Playing the Role LaShaquandiqua Jones Short Film
2005 Supervolcano Soldier TV movie
2006 12 Hours To Live Deputy Dana Franklyn TV movie
2007 My Name Is Sarah Barista TV movie
2007 Stuck Tanya
2008 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Denise TV movie
2008 The Day the Earth Stood Still Student
2009 The Farm Ammo TV movie
2009 Spectacular! Receptionist TV movie
2009 Christmas in Canaan Charlene TV movie
2010 Tooth Fairy Amnesia Woman
2011 Christmas Lodge Yolanda TV movie
2012 The Cabin in the Woods Labcoat Girl
2012 Big Time Movie Woman with Dog TV movie
2012 The Music Teacher Sheila TV movie
2013 The BFF Club Shoniqua Short Film
2013 That Burning Feeling Janine Clarke
2015 The Unspoken Portia
2015 Breed Violet TV movie
2015 Just the Way You Are Claire TV movie
2015 Accidental Obsession Lisa TV movie
2015 Ungodly Acts Sgt. King TV movie
2015 Debbie Macomber's Dashing Through the Snow Agent Hobbs TV movie
2016 Colossal Marie
2017 Christmas in Evergreen Hannah Hallmark Channel TV Movie
2018 One Winter Weekend Megan Marquant Hallmark Channel TV Movie
2019 One Winter Proposal Megan Marquant Hallmark Channel TV Movie
2020 Hearts of Winter Emerson Hallmark Channel TV Movie
2021 One Winter Wedding Megan Marquant Hallmark Channel TV Movie
2023 Float Lena

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1999–2002 Undressed Talia
2002 Relic Hunter Meg Ryerson Episode: Warlock of Nu Theta Phi
2002 Spynet Liza Carrington
2002 Doc Receptionist Episode: "Love of the Game"
2004 This is Wonderland Aisha Episode: #1.2
2004 Blue Murder Eva Jordan Episode: "Blind Eye"
2005 Killer Instinct Eden Cavanaugh 2 episodes
2006 Falcon Beach Andrea Walters 2 episodes
2006 Eureka IT Technician Episode: "Primal"
2008 Sanctuary Kayla Bradley Episode: "Warriors"
2009 The L Word Babysitter Episode: "Lactose Intolerant"
2008–2009 The Stagers Support Stager 11 episodes
2010 Stargate Universe Airman Richmond Episode: "Space"
2011 Fairly Legal Susan Williams Episode: "Pilot"
2011, 2017 Supernatural Camille Thibideaux
Mia Vallens 		Episode: "The Mentalists"
Episode: "The Big Empty"
2013 RL Stine's The Haunting Hour Mrs. Stevenson Episode: "Terrible Love"
2013 Primeval: New World Lisa Merriweather 2 episodes
2013 Delete Victoria "Tori" Mendes 2 episodes
2014 Witches of East End Mrs. Jacobs Episode: "Boogie Knight"
2014 Intruders Karen 2 episodes
2015 Sorority Murder Detective Sanchez Television film
2015 The Returned Pilar Episode: "Camille"
2015 Gourmet Detective Dee Dee Episode: "The Gourmet Detective"
2015 Proof Nurse #1 Episode: "Pilot"
2016–2021 Van Helsing Doc 34 episodes
Main role
Nominated – Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series (2017)[6]
2017 Travelers Dr. Carroll Episode: "Simon"
2019 The Magicians "Ru, Queen of West Loria" Episode: "The Serpent"
2019 Molly of Denali Violetta Lawrence (voice) Episode: "Visit Qyah"
2021 Nancy Drew Val Samuels 4 episodes
2021–present Yellowjackets Simone Recurring

References

  1. ^ "Exclusive Interview with Van Helsing's Rukiya Bernard". TalkNerdyWithUs. 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Furminger, Sabrina. "Rukiya Bernard muses on motherhood, self-doubt, and the trip that changed her career". Westender. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Brad and Cort Talk: Rukiya Bernard drops in to talk vamps and an apocalyptic future in 'Van Helsing'". Pure Fandom. 2016-08-09. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  4. ^ "'Van Helsing' Actress Rukiya Bernard Talks Syfy's Female Reboot". The Hudsucker. 2016-10-10. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  5. ^ "Rukiya Bernard talks SyFy's Van Helsing & more!". BLEEP Magazine. 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
  6. ^ "Leo Awards, Nominees by Name 2017". www.leoawards.com. Archived from the original on 27 May 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2017.
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