Sarah Podemski

Sarah Podemski (born 1983) is a Canadian actress, best known for her supporting role as Rita in the television series Reservation Dogs,[1] as well as the voice of Sky in Total Drama.

The sister of actresses Tamara Podemski and Jennifer Podemski, she is of mixed Saulteaux and Polish Jewish ancestry.[2]

Her other noted performances have included the film Empire of Dirt, the television series Cashing In,[3] and The Artshow, a theatrical tribute to artist Daphne Odjig in which she acted alongside Jani Lauzon, Lorne Cardinal, Sean Dixon and Gloria Eshkibok.[4]

She was a winner of the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2015 American Indian Film Festival for her performance in the film Mekko.

  1. ^ Wilson Chapman, "‘Reservation Dogs’ Star Sarah Podemski Got Matching Tattoos With Her Co-Stars After Filming the Female-Led Standalone Episode". Variety, August 24, 2022.
  2. ^ Evelyn Frick, "For Jewish Indigenous actress Sarah Podemski, it’s a miracle just to exist". The Jerusalem Post, October 12, 2021.
  3. ^ "Casino life spun in new Winnipeg-produced TV show". Winnipeg Free Press, October 24, 2008.
  4. ^ Waubgeshig Rice, "Play brings art to life". North Bay Nugget, April 24, 2004.