Vanessa King (born September 19, 1980) is a Canadian former actress from Coquitlam, British Columbia,Inwood, Damian (28 April 1992). "Incest on trial: Coquitlam girl carries CBC movie", The Province, p. C3. known for her role as Anika in the television series Edgemont,McNamara, Lynne (3 January 2001)."Generation next: The teen drama Edgemont took four months to cast – the result is an ensemble of young acting talent that viewers will be seeing for a long time", The Vancouver Sun, p. B6. a role for which she was nominated in the category Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series for the Gemini Awards in 2001,Strachan, Alex (18 September 2001). "B.C has some big guns vying for Geminis", The Vancouver Sun, p. F9. a Leo Awards 'Best Performance' nomination in 2002 and a Leo Awards win in 2003.
Recognition As an eleven-year-old actress, previously having acted only in two commercials,Barrett, Tom (23 January 1993). "Emotional First Aid: Liar, Liar Starring Art Hindle and Vanessa King", The Vancouver Sun, p. D8. she received acclaim for her starring role in the 1993 TV movie Liar, Liar, including a Gemini Award nomination in the category Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-series.Inwood, Damian (26 January 1994). "Six vie for awards: Vancouver-made movie Liar, Liar up for best film", The Vancouver Sun, p. B5. She plays a troubled girl who accuses her father of sexually abusing her. Tom Barrett of The Vancouver Sun wrote that King's performance "is remarkable, showing a poise and subtlety beyond the range of most child actors." Critic Ray Loynd of the Los Angeles Times wrote that the role was "very well played ... in a believably spiteful, hateful way".Loynd, Ray (22 June 1993). "TV Review: 'Liar, Liar': A Telling and Suspenseful Molestation Story", Los Angeles Times, p. 8. John Haslett Cuff of The Globe and Mail wrote that she "so effectively captures the confusion and rebelliousness of the young girl that viewers' doubts about her story are genuine from the beginning."Haslett Cuff, John (23 January 1993). "Liar, Liar: Superb cast the saving grace", The Globe and Mail, p. C6. The Austin American-Statesman stated, "The acting is low-key and honest, with young King turning in a powerful performance as the enigmatic child."(22 June 1993). "Shocking 'Liar, Liar' a well-made, suspenseful movie", Austin American-Statesman, p. B4. Critic Victor Dwyer, writing in Maclean's, said that King "does a convincing job as Kelley, portraying the young girl as equal parts crafty and oddly naive, her measured performance giving nothing away."Dwyer, Victor (25 January 1993). "Trouble with angels: Liar, Liar / I'll Never Get to Heaven", Maclean's 106 (4): 46. The Toronto Star's TV critic, Greg Quill, called King's performance "a stunning debut".Quill, Greg (24 January 1993). "Cast, script make incest drama powerful", Toronto Star, p. C6.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1997When Danger Follows You HomeJulie Werden1999My Father's AngelLaura
Television Year Title Role Notes1993Frances XEpisode: "The Brad Exchange"1993Liar, LiarKelly FarrowTV film1994Are You Afraid of the Dark?Cleo Dugan, Roxy PrestonEpisodes: "The Tale of the Guardian's Curse", "The Tale of the Fire Ghost"1995MadelineChloe (voice)Regular role (seasons 1–2)1996Murder at My DoorJana McNairTV film1997Ronnie & JulieClareTV film1997–1999Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowDanielleRecurring role (seasons 1–2)1998Night ManMichelleEpisode: "The Ultraweb"1999So WeirdClaire AvnerEpisode: "Escape"1999Hayley Wagner, StarStephanie AltreeTV film2000ScornSylviaTV film2001, 2004Cold SquadJessica, Lydia FrostEpisodes: "My So Called Death", "Teen Angel"2001–2005EdgemontAnika NedeauMain role2002Jinnah: On Crime - Pizza 911Crystal WagnerTV film2003Jinnah: On Crime - White Knight, Black WidowCrystal WagnerTV film
Awards and nominations + Year Award Category Title of work Result Refs 1994 Gemini Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series Liar, Liar: Between Father and Daughter "The 1994 Gemini nominees" at playbackonline.ca 2001 Gemini Award Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series Edgemont (for episode #1.12: "This Song's for You") 2002 Leo Award Youth or Children's Program or Series: Best Performance or Host Edgemont (for episode #2.13: "Freefall") Past Nominees & Winners 2002 at www.leoawards.com 2003 Leo Award Youth or Children's Program or Series: Best Performance Edgemont (for episode #3.8: "Goodbye Cruel World") Past Nominees & Winners 2003 at www.leoawards.com
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