Vinessa Antoine
Vinessa Antoine | |
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| Born | July 21, 1983 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Known for |
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| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Vinessa Antoine (born July 21, 1983) is a Canadian television actress. She is best known for her roles as Judith Winters in the CBC comedy-drama Being Erica; Jordan Ashford in the ABC soap opera General Hospital; and Marcie Diggs in the CBC drama Diggstown.
Early life
A native to Toronto, Ontario, Antoine grew up with her younger brother and parents in the suburbs of Toronto.[1] She started studying classical ballet at age 4. At age 18, she studied for three years with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.[2] She also toured with P. Diddy for six months.[3] In her final year at Ailey, Antoine decided to focus her studies on acting.[1]
Career
Antoine is best known for her roles on Canadian television. She was a regular cast member on the CBC series Being Erica from 2009 to 2011 as Judith Winters. She also had recurring roles on Haven and Heartland. In 2014, Antoine joined the cast of ABC daytime soap opera, General Hospital as Jordan Ashford.[4][5] On July 16, 2018, Antoine announced that she was leaving General Hospital.[6][7]
Personal life
Antoine is a mother of two boys and lives in Los Angeles, California.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Love Taps | Short film | |
| 1997 | Annie O | Young Fan | Television film |
| 1999 | Picture This | Subletter | |
| 2001–02 | Soul Food | Monica | Recurring role, 3 episodes |
| 2007 | The Unit | Tribal Daughter | Episode: "The Outsiders" |
| 2008 | ReGenesis | Jamila Thompson | Episode: "Bloodless" |
| 2008–14 | Heartland | Nicole | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2009–11 | Being Erica | Judith Winter | Series regular, 40 episodes |
| 2011 | Haven | Evidence 'Evi' Ryan | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2014–18 | General Hospital | Jordan Ashford | Series regular |
| 2014 | A Day Late and a Dollar Short | Donetta | Television film |
| 2018 | NCIS | Sarah Willis | Episode: "Keep Your Friends Close" |
| 2019 | Diggstown | Marcie Diggs | Series lead |
References
- ^ a b c "Vinessa Antoine". vinessaantoine.com. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ Soaps SheKnows (October 24, 2014). "Vinessa Antoine Playing Jordan Ashford on General Hospital". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ Zekas, Rita (August 22, 2009). "Being Vinessa". Toronto Star. Toronto: Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
- ^ "Vinessa Antoine Joins GENERAL HOSPITAL as Jordan". We Love Soaps. United States: Blogger. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ Fairman, Michael (March 14, 2014). "Vinessa Antoine Debuts On General Hospital". Michael Fairman TV. United States: The Michael Fairman Company. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
- ^ Baysinger, Tim (July 16, 2018). "Vinessa Antoine Leaving 'General Hospital,' ABC to Recast Role". MSN. United States: Microsoft. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
- ^ SOD (July 16, 2018). "Vinessa Antoine Off GH; Jordan to be Recast". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
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