Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Writer, Director |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 13/02/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
Latest News about Hudson Williams
Hudson Williams was cast in a leading role opposite Dylan O'Brien in the feature film Apparatus, directed by Sofia Banzhaf. The film is a high-profile project that marks his transition into major Hollywood cinema alongside established stars.
Hudson Williams won the 2026 Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performer in a Drama Series for his role in Heated Rivalry. At age 25, he became the youngest person in the award's history to win the category, cementing his status as a leading talent in Canadian drama.
Williams joined the cast of the Crave television series Yaga, a reimagining of the myth of Baba Yaga based on the play by Kat Sandler. This role expands his presence in Canadian television following his success in Heated Rivalry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Canadian actor who gained prominence for his breakout role as Shane Hollander in the Crave original television series Heated Rivalry (2025–present), for which he won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Leading Performance in a Drama Series at the 2026 ceremony. He became the youngest person in the award's history to win the category at age 25. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
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| Higher Education | Langara College, Vancouver - Film Arts program (Acting certificate, 2020) |
Personal Life
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with tattoo artist Katelyn Rose Larson |
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| Pet | Tuxedo cat named Gizmo |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Katelyn Rose Larson (tattoo artist) |
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Family
| Mother | Korean, Interior Designer |
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| Father | British and Dutch descent, Mechanical Engineer |
| Ethnicity | Asian Canadian (Korean-British-Dutch) |
Career
| Early Roles |
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| Breakthrough | Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry (2025–present) |
| Other Work | Writer, producer, and director for films including Rancid and Buttons |
| Notable Achievement | Winner of the 2026 Canadian Screen Award for Best Leading Performance in a Drama Series |
| Recent Roles |
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Favourites
| Film Genre | Cerebral art films |
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Style Quotient
| Skincare Interest | Korean skincare |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/hudsonwilliamsofficial/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Practiced mixed martial arts and participated in MMA fights | |
| 2. Was on the basketball team at Sa-Hali Secondary School | |
| 3. Started Instagram page in March 2025 | |
| 4. Instagram account verified in September 2025 | |
| 5. Created YouTube videos including skits and sketches growing up | |
| 6. Attended art school from Grade 1 to 7 | |
| 7. Worked as a restaurant server in New Westminster after graduating from Langara College | |
| 8. Raised in Kamloops, British Columbia after family moved from Kelowna |