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Alexia FastCanadian actress
Date of Birth: 12.09.1992
Country:  Canada |
Content:
- Early Life and Influences
- A Love for Film
- Transition to Acting
- Education and University
- Film Career
- Subsequent roles:
- Personal Life
- Social Media Presence
- Physical Appearance and Modeling
- Recent Projects and Future Endeavors
Early Life and Influences
12 September 1992:Alexia Fast is born in Vancouver, British Columbia, to film producer Cheryl-Lee Fast and a songwriter father. Her mother's notable works include "NYC Tornado Terror," "Smile and Nod," and "Spirit Bear," earning nominations at the Leo Awards and Gemini Awards.
A Love for Film
At the age of 9:Fast writes, directs, and stars in her first short film, "The Red Bridge," using a purple pen and rough sketches, borrowed equipment from a community film society, and an original soundtrack by a local band. It is screened at the Atlantic Film Festival in 2002 and the Reel to Reel Film Festival in Vancouver in 2006.
Transition to Acting
Three years after her debut film:Fast receives permission from her parents to pursue acting. She states, "I learned a sense of craft and technique in acting. Everything is better because of it, including my marks in school. I'm a better writer, a better reader, and I've learned how to deal with criticism and failure. I'm a pretty self-sufficient and confident person as a result of it all at such an early age."
Education and University
Fast attends Thompson Rivers University, named after the North and South Thompson rivers that meet in Kamloops, British Columbia.
Film Career
2006:Fast makes her feature film debut in the black comedy "Fido." She recalls, "My career began when I auditioned for casting director Lynn Kárroll, who cast 'Jumanji,' 'The X-Files,' and several Steven Spielberg films, and landed the role. I have been working consistently ever since and am so grateful to Lynn Kárroll for taking a chance on me."
Subsequent roles:
Television: "4400," "The Secret Circle"Film: "Kaya" (lead role), "Supernatural," "Kick-Ass 2," "Grace," "The Ninth Passenger," "Bates Motel," "Jack Reacher," "Captain Marvel," "Burying the Ex," "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency"
Personal Life
Fast is known for keeping her personal life private. In 2012, she briefly mentioned a past relationship. In 2016, she sparked rumors of a romance with one Cat Wintour by posting photographs with ambiguous captions such as "Lovers' Day" and "Me and my woman." However, in 2019, she was spotted shopping for an engagement ring with a boyfriend.
Social Media Presence
Fast actively shares behind-the-scenes content and insights on her Instagram page, providing commentary on her projects, including "Grace" (filmed entirely from her character's perspective) and "Manhattan" (based on the Manhattan Project).
Physical Appearance and Modeling
With a height of 5'9" and a weight of 120 lbs, Fast's slender figure has allowed her to venture into modeling.
Recent Projects and Future Endeavors
December 16, 2021:"Wrong Turn" is released, featuring Fast alongside Neal McDonough and Bruce Willis.
Summer 2021:"The Last Mark" is selected for screening at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Ongoing:Fast will appear in the second season of the television series "Family Law."
