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Nominated for three Emmys Thaao Penghlis just completed his 41 st year on Days of our Lives and "Beyond Salem," a five episode mini -series for the NBC's Peacock channel. Thaao starred in the films Slow Dancing in the Big City, Altered States, The Bell Jar and The Mirror. Penghlis then won the role of the charismatic Tony DiMera on Days of our Lives. Penghlis played Nicholas Black on the prime tim...

Dani Deetté was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from the Honors College at Michigan State University with a major in Criminal Justice after spending her senior year abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Dani got her start in law enforcement after deciding at age 15 that it was the path for her, but after several years in the field and having gro...

Romy Weltman is a Canadian actress who has worked professionally since the age of 12. Romy can currently be seen, portraying "Martha 'Em' Cypress", a series regular on the SYFY series Revival, based on the NY Times best-selling Image comic book. Most recently, Romy can be seen as "Lexi," a recurring role on The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, starring comedienne Sindhu Vee and produced by Michael Showalte...

Canadian  business strategist Khalid Hasan  and  renowned American marketing professor Philip Kotler  release  "The New Sustainability Edge: Redefining Business from Startups to Industry Leaders"  through Toronto-based publisher Sutherland House Experts. Pre-orders are available now. The book tackles a critical business question:  Is corporate sustainability genuine transformation or sophisticated...

Are We Done Now?, the third award-winning feature film from actor/writer/director Ben Immanuel, will be released on VOD on September 30 th and make U.S. Premiere at the SOHO International Film Festival, which runs Oct 7-14 in New York City. The film won the Audience Award for "Most Popular Canadian Feature Film" at its Canadian Premiere at the Available Light Film Festival. Shot between 2020 and 2...

Genre-blending pop-soul artist Lily Lane makes her much-anticipated return with "Reciprocation." Blending vintage soul textures, razor-sharp pop sensibilities, and raw, confessional lyricism, "Reciprocation" stands as a bold new chapter in her ever-growing body of work and a can't-miss release from one of music's most exciting rising voices. A Boston native now splitting her time between New York...

JUDITH ORLOFF, MD, is a psychiatrist who serves on the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty and an empath. She is a New York Times bestselling author whose most recent books are The Genius of Empathy (2024) and The Empath's Survival Guide (2017). In THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE RABBIT (Sounds True; October 7, 2025; $18.99 US Hardcover), Dr. Judith Orloff speaks directly to children who feel confused and over...

Ellis Hall  is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor and composer. He was described as "The Ambassador of Soul" by conductor,  Jeff Tyzik . Hall has been blind since the age of 18. Citing  Ray Charles  as his inspiration, Hall has written over 4000  soul ,  gospel ,  blues and pop songs, and has performed with  Stevie Wonder ,  James Taylor ,  Natalie Cole ,  Patti LaBelle , ...

Award-winning comedian Daniel Stolfi, best known for his hit solo show Cancer Can't Dance Like This, returns with his highly anticipated fifth solo comedy special, RUINED; a high-octane mix of storytelling, stand-up, and precision physical comedy about how his well-meaning, undeniably Italian immigrant parents "ruined" his childhood... and he'll talk about other things he thinks are funny. The sho...

Sarah Cleveland is a versatile Canadian actress whose career continues to gain momentum through emotionally grounded performances and a dedication to meaningful storytelling. On September 20th, she will appear in the highly anticipated Lifetime movie The Girl Who Survived: The Alina Thompson Story, part of the network's Ripped From the Headlines series. Inspired by true events, the film follows a...

Shervin Kermani is an award winning Iranian-Canadian filmmaker whose films have been recognized at dozens of international festivals. His previous short films include Sofia which won Best Short at the Rome and Ojai film festivals. His short Eros was nominated for four Golden Sheaf Awards, and won Best Cinematography at the Future of Film Showcase. His short, Bibi's Dog is Dead, played at five Osca...

Today on Too Opinionated we talk with talented actor Stephen Tracy! Best known for his breakout role as Mr. Phillips in the critically acclaimed series Anne with an E, Stephen brought depth and quiet strength to his portrayal of a closeted schoolteacher navigating identity and acceptance in 1880s rural Canada. His performance became a fan favorite.   Stephen's range continued to impress as he step...

Harrison Browne is a filmmaker and author based out of Toronto. Prior to his career in film, he was a professional hockey player in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) and the first out transgender athlete in professional hockey. During his tenure in the NWHL he helped form the first ever transgender policy in professional sports. He was the appointed Inclusion Leader for the NWHL advisory b...

Nck Name is a Canadian actor, musician, and producer whose grounded performances and creative range have positioned him as an exciting talent to watch. Nck takes a major leap forward in his acting career as a key cast member in Adulthood, a comic neo-noir from actor-director Alex Winter (Bill & Ted, Zappa). The film made its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival and featur...

Richard Green  is an American actor, director and musician with a career in voice over and film. He had a prominent role as the Magician, in David Lynch's  Mulholland Drive  and produced  I Don't Know Jack , about the life and death of  Eraserhead  star  Jack Nance . His feature directorial debut was for the film  7 Year ZigZag  (told entirely in rhyme and original swing and jazz). Green has also...

Geoff Gilson is a retired lawyer, development consultant, and political strategist and speechwriter. He began his career crafting speeches for Margaret Thatcher  and leveraged his dual British-US citizenship to navigate elite political circles. With decades of front-row access to senior UK and US officials, Gilson served as a key operative for the British Conservative Party, gaining unparalleled i...

Currently streaming on Apple TV+, "Chief of War" marks a breakout role for rising actor Siua Ikale'o, who plays Nahi, the youngest brother of Ka'iana (Jason Momoa).   Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, "Chief of War" delivers an epic and unprecedented retelling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii, from an indigenous perspective. Momoa stars as warrior Ka'iana, striving to un...

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with writer, producer, and actress Kristina Denton! An accomplished writer, Kristina teamed up with Ryan Curtis to pen the upcoming crime thriller Hollywood Grit.  The film follows the story of a detective who is forced to battle mobsters, starlets, and his own demons to unearth the sinister truth lurking behind LA's neon lights after his daughter disappears f...

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down with actor Ryan Allen! Currently, Ryan is taking a major career leap with a pivotal role opposite Bob Odenkirk in Normal, which premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. The film, already generating industry buzz, marks one of Ryan's most anticipated performances to date and underscores his growing reputation as an actor to watch. His other up...

Today on Too Opinionated we sit down with actress Sophia Powers!  Sophia Powers  is a Canadian  actress ; she is best known for playing Jennifer Fox in the  CBC  sitcom  Son of a Critch . Since 2022, Powers has starred as Fox in the CBC comedy series  Son of a Critch , based on the memoir by  Mark Critch . In 2023, Powers appeared in the  television film   Unexpected Grace .  She played Toni, who...

Mister Sandshark Comics  presents an anthropomorphic pulp style graphic novel written by  Matthew Bailey  and wonderfully illustrated by Eisner Award nominee  Mauricio Caballero Peza. When evil rears its head in Genus City, one man dons his hat and mask and gracefully leaps into battle... The Sleek Beak! Mister Sandshark Comics is a veteran-owned comic book publishing company located just outside...

Today on Too Opinionated , we sit down with actress Nora McLellan!  Nora can currently be seen playing Sister Rose on Son of a Critch. It is a role that would not be possible without the incredible show creators Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe.  Nora is also known for her work on SyFy's Revival, Hudson and Rex, Strays, KillJoys, Raising Hope, Orphan Black, The X-Files and Double, Double, Toil and Tr...

Canada ' s Queen of Afropop (and a real-life Nigerian princess) releases her fearless and emotionally charged new single and video  " Beside Me"  with  CEAMA House, The Canadian Emerging Artists Music Awards- Artist In Residence Program.  The single is raw and emotional. A blend of R&B soulfulness, Hip-Hop edge and Afrobeat rhythm.  " Beside Me"  is an anthem for belonging, vulnerability, and quee...

Singer ,  songwriter , and  actress Amanda Page Cornett is bringing  southern rock n' soul  to  the world! Featured in the 2009 movie, "Junkyard Dog," Cornett also has acted in various films, music videos, and commercials. Amanda's band, Almost Angels, features the sibling trio Sherry Peterson-Tenille, Shawn Peterson, and Randall Scott Peterson. Together, they have had the honor of playing with sp...

Today on Too Opinionated, we sit down for a chat with actor Colton Gobbo! Colton began appearing in television with supporting roles in Fear Thy Neighbor ,  Orphan Black ,  What Would Sal Do? ,  Taken  and  Titans . In 2016, Colton played Jared in the television film For Love & Honor.  In the same year, Colton starred as Barney in the comedy drama film Operation Christmas List.  In 2019, Colton ap...