Martina Kelades

Actor, Author, Voice Actor and Host/presenter

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April 2024

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About Martina

Martina Kelades, a versatile and captivating Canadian actress from Halifax, Nova Scotia, has made a unique entrance into the industry. Her diverse career has seen her work on various productions, including a recent guest appearance on MGM+'s hugely successful series FROM, showcasing her adaptability and talent.

Since her acting career took off in 2021, Martina has been involved in numerous productions, including commercials, feature films, TV series, and films showcasing her versatility and talent. Her roles include the portrayal of Robin Saltz in Hallmark's Christmas Island, Jenny Rowe in the Canadian legal drama television series Diggstown, and Taylor in the web series Trapped, to name a few. In 2024, Martina was nominated for a Screen Nova Scotia Award for Outstanding Performance for her role in the Bell Fibe series Trapped.

Her work extends beyond the screen. Martina is an active member of ACTRA, Screen Nova Scotia, and Women In Film & Television (WIFT-AT).

As a board member of WIFT-AT, Martina is on a mission to inspire diverse voices and opportunities within the industry. Her volunteer work is a beacon of hope, encouraging visibility for underrepresented creatives and their stories. Martina's vision is to engage and incorporate more diverse stories into scripts, casting choices, and production and distribution systems. She actively participates in conversations and consultations for BIPOC performers, striving to increase fair and equitable representation of Black artists in the industry. Her efforts foster a more inclusive and diverse creative space, inspiring others to join her in this important mission.

Her vision is to engage and incorporate more diverse stories into scripts, casting choices, and overall production and distribution systems. Additionally, Martina is passionate about integrating her expertise in mental health and wellness to develop distinctive, authentic and impactful forms of storytelling.

Martina is celebrated as a storyteller. In addition to her TV and film background, she is known as a professional speaker in the mental health field and a podcast host. She firmly believes that by merging her acting career with her expertise in mental health, she can create meaningful projects through the power of storytelling.

Gender:
Female

Height:
5' 6"

Body type:
Athletic

Hair:
Long

Hair color:
Brown

Eyes:
Brown

Ethnicity:
African American

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King & Pawn (2024)
Series by Bell Fibe / Taylor Olsen (Comedy and Drama) Realtor When a lovable loser inherits his estranged father's pawnshop, he'll be forced to contend with a screwball staff, an assortment of eccentric customers, and an ever-growing list of problems as he attempts to turn a profit.
FROM (2024)
Television by MGM+/Jack Bender Colony House Resident Unravel the mystery of a city in middle U.S.A. that imprisons everyone who enters. As the residents struggle to maintain a sense of normality and seek a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest.
Christmas Island (2023)
Film by Hallmark Channel / David Weaver Robin Saltz When a snowstorm diverts Kate's first private flight en route to Switzerland to Christmas Island, she must team up with an air traffic controller to secure her dream job as the family's pilot.
Moonshine (2023)
Television by CBC / Scott Smith Nancy Moonshine is a raucous one-hour dramedy that tells the story of the Finley-Cullens, a dysfunctional family of adult half-siblings battling to take control over the family business.
Trapped (2022 - 2023)
Series by Bell Fibe / Jonathan Torrens Taylor When the pandemic hit, Nathan wasn't sure if he'd stay in NY which he now calls home,or return to his roots in Nova Scotia. He started writing about the possibilities of what returning to his old life might look like -TRAPPED is the result
Diggstown (2021)
Television by CBC / Cory Bowles Jenny Rowe Marcie Diggs, a lawyer that reconsiders her priorities after her aunt commits suicide. She works with a team of cynics and messy souls. They try to find justice for their diverse clients, having issues of racism, poverty, etc.