Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 14/07/1987 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Gander, Newfoundland, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Sara Canning
12/03/2026
Sara Canning was listed among the cast additions for the seventh season of Virgin River, the long-running Netflix drama, which was slated to premiere in 2026. Her casting marked a continued presence in television during a year that also brought new 2026 film and TV releases such as One Mile: Chapter One and Mama's Little Murderer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Sara Canning is a Canadian actress born on 14/07/1987 in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. |
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| Early Life | She lived in Brown's Arm, Newfoundland until age 11, then moved to Sherwood Park, Alberta. She was a competitive figure skater until age 16. |
| Known For | The Vampire Diaries, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Remedy, Primeval: New World, Black Field, Hannah's Law |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 58 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bev Facey Community High School |
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| College | University of Alberta, Vancouver Film School |
| Degree | General Arts Graduate |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Skating, figure skating, writing, directing |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Single |
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| Boyfriends | Michael Morris (2006-2011) |
| Husband | Michael Morris |
| Marriage Date | 14/07/2008 |
Family
| Father | Wayne Canning |
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| Mother | Daphne Canning |
Career
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| Notable Roles |
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| Awards | 2014 UBCP/ACTRA Best Actor Award, 2015 Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series (Remedy) |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Not Known |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sara Canning does not smoke. | |
| 2. Sara Canning drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. She began her acting career at a young age. | |
| 4. Despite her brown hair, it appears blonde. | |
| 5. She is renowned for her work in theater. | |
| 6. Sara earned her acting certificate from Vancouver Film School. | |
| 7. She was raised in Canada. | |
| 8. Despite being only two years older than Nina Dobrev, she portrayed Nina's aunt in 'The Vampire Diaries.' | |
| 9. Sara's character was the second main role to die on the show after Vicky Donovan. | |
| 10. She made her professional stage debut at age 18 in '1984' at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre. | |
| 11. She was a competitive figure skater until age 16. | |
| 12. She lived in Brown's Arm, Newfoundland until age 11, then moved to Sherwood Park, Alberta. | |
| 13. She is interested in writing and directing. |
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