BREAKING: Trish Stratus nominated for Canadian Screen Award
Today, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Academy) announced Trish Stratus is nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for her role on Canada's Got Talent. She and her fellow judges, Howie Mandel, Lilly Singh, Kardinal Offishall, and host Lindsay Ell, are nominated in the category for "Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition". The other nominees include Big Brother Canada, Canada's Drag Race, The Great Canadian Baking Show, and Still Standing.
What is known as the 'Canadian Emmys', The Canadian Screen Awards with Samantha Bee will air Sunday, April 16 at 8pm EST on CBC and CBC Gem.
Last season CGT saw more than 1.3 million viewers weekly, making it Citytv's most-viewed original series in over a decade. Season 2 premieres on March 21.
Congratulations to our boss lady on her nominee!
About the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is the largest non-profit professional arts organization in Canada with a membership of more than 4,000 emerging and established industry professionals. Founded in 1979, the Canadian Academy is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and advocating for Canadian talent in the film, television, and digital media sectors while remaining committed to nurturing all levels of talent through professional training, networking opportunities, and guidance. The Canadian Academy produces the Canadian Screen Awards, bringing together the screen-based industries annually to honour and celebrate the country's top talent during Canadian Screen Week.
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television proudly acknowledges the support of its Leading Media Partner, CBC; Premier Partner, Telefilm Canada; Platinum Partner, CTV; and its Lead Partners, Netflix, the Canada Media Fund, Cineplex, the Cogeco Fund, and WBD Access Canada.
For information on membership and programming visit academy.ca.