Emma Hunter (born ) is a Canadian actress and comedian."Ontario comedian brings a cavalcade of characters to comedy fest debut". Winnipeg Free Press, April 4, 2013. She is known for her recurring role as Nisha in the sitcom Mr. D, and as co-anchor with Miguel Rivas of the news satire series The Beaverton."Comedy-news show The Beaverton serves up satire with a straight face". The Globe and Mail, November 8, 2016. She has also appeared in several other productions, including the television series L.A. Complex and Royal Canadian Air Farce, and the independent feature film Mary Goes Round (2018). In 2017, she was featured in the CBC web series How to Buy a Baby, and in 2020 she hosted the reality cooking competition series Fridge Wars.Rita DeMontis, "Scrapping it out on the competition series Fridge Wars". Toronto Sun, February 26, 2020.
In 2018, Hunter received three Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards, in the categories of Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Program or Series for Mr. D, Best Ensemble Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series for The Beaverton, and Best Actress in a Web Program or Series for Save Me."Women well represented in Canadian Screen Awards nominations". Victoria Times-Colonist, January 17, 2018. She won the award for Best Actress in a Web Program or Series."The Amazing Race Canada and Murdoch Mysteries are repeat Golden Screen Award winners". Toronto Star, March 9, 2018. She was also co-host of the televised Canadian Screen Awards gala, alongside Jonny Harris."Jonny Harris, Emma Hunter to co-host 2018 Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News, February 13, 2018. In 2020, she narrated a portion of the 8th Canadian Screen Awards.
In 2021, she appeared as a guest judge in a second season episode of Canada's Drag Race.Rebecca Alter, "Canada’s Drag Race Recap: So About That Lip Sync …". Vulture, December 3, 2021. She also co-starred in the CBC dramedy series Moonshine.
In 2026 she appeared as Laura in the comedy film The Snake.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref.2018 6th Canadian Screen AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Comedy Program or Series Mr. D Best Ensemble Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series The Beaverton Best Actress in a Web Program or Series Save Me 2020 8th Canadian Screen Awards Best Writing in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series The Beaverton ("Episode 304") Best Ensemble Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series The Beaverton Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series How to Buy a Baby Katie Scott, "2020 Canadian Screen Awards winners: ‘Mary Kills People,’ ‘Vikings’ win big". Global News, Ma 26, 2020. 2022 10th Canadian Screen Awards Best Supporting Actress, Drama Moonshine Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.
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