Veronika Slowikowska is a Canadian actress and comedian. She gained attention for her Internet sketch comedy and her recurring role as Shanice in the horror comedy series What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2020). Slowikowska went on to appear in the comedy drama film I Like Movies (2022) and the romantic comedy film EXmas (2023). She also had a lead role in the science fiction comedy series Davey & Jonesie's Locker (2024).[1][2]
Veronika Slowkiowska | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1995 |
| Alma mater | Randolph College for the Performing Arts |
Early life and education
editSlowikowska was born in Barrie, Ontario shortly after her parents immigrated to Canada from Poland.[3] She graduated from the Randolph College for the Performing Arts in 2015.[4] In 2020, she graduated from the Canadian Film Centre's Actor's Conservatory.[1]
Career
editSlowikowska began her comedy career in the Toronto musical comedy troupe My Chemical Bromance. She appeared in a recurring role as Shanice on the first two seasons of What We Do in the Shadows.[5]
In 2020, Slowikowska released the single "So Many Lies" to promote the upcoming Heartland series Becoming Alex. The follow-up single, "Homesick," was released in 2021.[6]
Slowikowska starred as Greta Hansen in the 2022 CBC Television comedy series Homeschooled and appeared as Amber Whitelaw in the OutTV horror comedy series EZRA.[7][8]
In 2023, Slowikowska launched the podcast nevermind. with co-host Kyle Chase and appeared in the Amazon Freevee original Christmas movie EXmas.[9][10] The following year, she starred as Davey in Davey & Jonesie's Locker, an Amazon Prime Video and Hulu co-production.[2]
Personal life
editSlowikowska resides in New York City.[3]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Viable | Violet | Short film |
| 2017 | Dawn Hughes and the Rise of Eve Fantastic | Dawn Hughes / Eve Fantastic | Short film |
| 2018 | Hector | Anna | Short film |
| Greta Follows Rivers | Kay | Short film | |
| 2022 | I Like Movies | Tabitha | |
| 2023 | Love Machine | She | Short film |
| Middle Sized Things | Veronika | Short film | |
| EXmas | Mindy | ||
| TBA | The Gene Pool † | Addy | Completed |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | See No Evil | Katie Poirier | Episode: "Snatched on Camera" |
| 2017 | Degrassi: Next Class | Marjorie | Episode: "#RollUpToTheClubLike" |
| 2019–2020 | What We Do in the Shadows | Shanice | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Baroness von Sketch Show | Kayla | Episode: "Don't Call Me Lady" |
| 2021 | Murdoch Mysteries | Ms. Roberta Haycroft | Episode: "Shock Value" |
| Clarice | Raisa | Episode: "Family Is Freedom" | |
| Nurses | Kirsten Whitt | Episode: "Chaos Magnet" | |
| 2022 | Homeschooled | Greta Hansen | 9 episodes |
| EZRA | Amber Whitelaw | 8 episodes | |
| 2024 | Davey & Jonesie's Locker | Davey | 10 episodes |
Discography
editSingles
edit| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "So Many Lies" | Non-album singles |
| 2021 | "Homesick" |
References
edit- ^ a b Valenti, Sam. "Herb Sundays 106: Veronika Slowikowska". Herb Sundays. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ a b Dowling, Amber. "Teen Comedy Series 'Davey & Jonesie's Locker' Set With Veronika Slowikowska, Jaelynn Thora Brooks (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ a b Slowikowska, Veronika. "#388: Veronika Slowikowska". Perfectly Imperfect. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Empowering Actors Onscreen: Announcing the 2019 CBC Actors Conservatory Residents". Canadian Film Centre. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Prestridge, James. "Veronika Slowikowska On 'What We Do In The Shadows' And The Toronto Comedy Scene". Close Up Culture. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Leiber, Sarah Jae. "Veronika Slowikowska Drops New Single 'Homesick'". Broadway World. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "Homeschooled: About the Show". CBC Media Centre. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (August 26, 2022). "'Canada's Drag Race' Winner Priyanka Cast For Acting Debut In OUTtv Comedy 'Ezra'". Deadline. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ "nevermind". Spotify. Retrieved 4 March 2024.
- ^ Casale, Maddy. "Stream It Or Skip It: 'EXmas' on Freevee, A Christmas Movie Where Hijinks And Hilarity Get In The Way of Romance". Decider. Retrieved 4 March 2024.