Novie Edwards
Acting
Biography
Novie Edwards (October 16, 1978, in Canada) is a Canadian actress and voice actress. She is known for her roles in The Handmaid’s Tale, Mrs. America, and The Comey Rule. She also voiced LeShawna in the animated series Total Drama and has had numerous other voice roles. Her career began with a small role in the TV movie Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999).
Born: August 16, 1978
Known For
Celebrity Manhunt's Total Drama Action Reunion Special
Season two has reached its end, and everyone is living the big life outside of the show, and some… not so big. All twenty-two contestants gather at the Gemmie Awards for their show's nomination. However, their world comes crashing down when the former host announces a new reality show to replace them. In a desperate attempt to save their fame, all of the contestants (plus a new face) join together in a race to New York City in a bus to beat a team of dirtbags and their leader. All the while, a third show documents their every move. Can they make it in time and stop the world from knowing them as Reality TV has-beens? What does their old host really have planned?
Total Drama World Tour
Total Drama World Tour is the third season of the Total Drama franchise. In this series, fifteen returning contestants and three new contestants are taken on a trip around the world, and compete in cultural-themed challenges of countries they visit. An added twist in this season is that they are required to break spontaneously into song, or else be immediately eliminated.
Yin Yang Yo!
Two 11-year-old rabbit twins named Yin and Yang train under Master Yo, a grumpy old panda. They learn the sacred art of Woo Foo, a special type of martial arts that involves both might and magic. They must work together to save the world from evil villains and forces that want to destroy, corrupt or take it over. However, through all these adventures, Yin and Yang still portray stereotypical siblings; belligerently antagonistic but still ultimately caring about each other and working together if needed.
Kim's Convenience
The funny, heartfelt story of The Kims, a Korean-Canadian family, running a convenience store in downtown Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kim ('Appa' and 'Umma') immigrated to Toronto in the '80s to set up shop near Regent Park and had two kids, Jung and Janet who are now young adults. However, when Jung was 16, he and Appa had a major falling out involving a physical fight, stolen money and Jung leaving home. Father and son have been estranged since.
Total Drama Island
Total Drama Island focuses on twenty-two teenagers' arrival at Camp Wawanakwa to compete on a reality television show. The contestants are divided into two teams and must compete in challenges every three days. While the winning team earns invincibility, the losing team has to vote off one of their own players. Whoever is voted off must walk the Dock of Shame to the Boat of Losers and leave the island. The teams eventually dissolve and the elimination process continues until the last contestant standing wins a grand prize of $100,000.
Cyberchase
Cyberchase is an American/Canadian television series for children ages 7-13. The series takes place in Cyberspace, a virtual world, and chronicles the adventures of three children, Jackie, Inez, and Matt, as they use math and problem solving skills to save Cyberspace and its leader, Motherboard, from The Hacker, the villain. Cyberchase has received generally positive reviews and won numerous awards. Thirteen/WNET New York and Nelvana produced the first five seasons, while Thirteen, in association with Title Entertainment, Inc. and WNET.ORG, produced seasons six through eight. The show airs on Public Broadcasting Service and PBS Kids GO! in the United States. All episodes have been released free on the Cyberchase Website. Since July 2010, Cyberchase has been put on hiatus, but was announced that starting in November, Cyberchase will be revived and start airing new episodes with its 9th season.
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
This limited series chronicles the incredible true story of Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first African American self-made millionaire.
Strong Medicine
The lives of staff in the womens' health clinic of a fictitious hospital in Philadelphia.
Workin' Moms
Four women juggle love, careers, and parenthood. They support, challenge, and try not to judge each other as life throws them curveballs. Whether it is an identity crisis, a huge job opportunity, postpartum depression, or an unplanned pregnancy – they face both the good and bad with grace and humour.
Total Drama Action
After losing a chance to win a million dollars, campers from "Total Drama Island" get a second chance to win a million dollars through movie-oriented challenges for the next 6 weeks.
Filmography
as Dr. Martin
as Willie B. Reed
as Sales Agent #2
as Sheila
as Linda
as Leshawna
as Leshawna (voice)
as LeShawna (voice)
as LeShawna (voice)
as Kira (voice)
as Lina / Girlbotica (voice)
as Reanne
as Jackie
as Janice (voice) (uncredited)
as Junkie
as SimPals Salesgirl (uncredited)
as Gloria
as Janie Glen
as Ms Waters
as Young Darcy
as Liz Argyle