Emilie Ullerup (born 27 October 1984) is a Danish actress. She is best known for playing Ashley Magnus on the television series Sanctuary[2] and Bree O'Brien on the Hallmark Channel drama series Chesapeake Shores.
Emilie Ullerup | |
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 Ullerup at OzComicCon in 2013 | |
| Born | Emilie Ullerup-Petersen 27 October 1984 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Spouse | Kyle Cassie (2018-present)[1] |
| Children | 2 |
Early life and education
editUllerup was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, as a child of a diplomatic family,[3] daughter of Ove Ullerup (né Ullerup-Petersen). After graduating from high school in Copenhagen in 2003, she moved to Vancouver, Lower Mainland, British Columbia, Canada, and attended the Vancouver Film School, graduating in 2005.[4]
Career
editUllerup's first role was that of Julia Brynn on the remake television series of Battlestar Galactica in 2006, which aired on the Sci Fi Channel.[5] She played Ashley Magnus in the first and second seasons of the television show Sanctuary until her character was written out. Her departure remained a topic of heated debate among fans, with many of them wanting her brought back in future episodes,[6] until the show was canceled in 2012.
In 2016, Ullerup was cast as Bree O'Brien in Chesapeake Shores.[7][8] Ullerup played Maggie Thomas, the estranged wife of Michael Thomas, in the disaster movie Asteroid: Final Impact (2015).[9] Since 2016 Ullerup has had a recurring role as Dale Travers in Hallmark's Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies series.[10] She played Katie Ryan in Love and Glamping in 2020.
In 2024, Ullerup starred in the Lifetime film Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Frank Story as part of its "Ripped from the Headlines" feature films where she portrayed Ruby Franke.[11]
Personal life
editUllerup speaks Danish, English and Vietnamese. Her father held the title of Lord Chamberlain for the Danish royal family.[12]
In 2008, she was found to have a benign but aggressive tumor wrapped around her spinal nerves. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor in 2009,[13] at which time her coccyx and half of the sacrum of her pelvis were removed.[6] After about five months, she recovered enough to return to work.[14]
On 14 August 2018, she married her longtime boyfriend photographer Kyle Cassie.
On 24 January 2020 Emilie and Kyle celebrated the birth of their son, Wilde Mørkøv Ullerup Cassie. They had their daughter, Coco Mørkøv Ullerup Cassie, on 28 October 2022.[15]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hunt to Kill | Dominika | Direct-to-video film |
| 2011 | Complexity | Clara Belmont | |
| The House | Liz Carrington | ||
| 2012 | A Little Bit Zombie | Penelope Pendleton | [16] |
| 2013 | Step Dogs | Sabrina | |
| 2014 | Death Do Us Part | Emily Hawkins | |
| Leprechaun: Origins | Catherine | ||
| 2016 | True Memoirs of an International Assassin | Stephanie | |
| 2022 | Brazen | Kathleen/Desiree | [17] |
| TBA | Assassin's Fury | Michelle Moretti/Shadow | Post-production |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Battlestar Galactica | Julia | Episodes: "Exodus: Part 2", "Torn" |
| 2007 | Blood Ties | Sandra | Episodes: "Blood Price: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 2008 | jPod | Kaitlin Joyce | Main role |
| 2008–2010 | Sanctuary | Ashley Magnus | Main role |
| 2009 | Smallville | Catherine Grant | Episode: "Crossfire" |
| 2009–2010 | Riese: Kingdom Falling | Aliza | Web series |
| 2010 | Concrete Canyons | Maggie | Television film (ION) |
| 2011 | Mr. Young | Sidney Finkelbaum | Episode: "Mr. Younger Man" |
| Supernatural | Mia | Episode: "Defending Your Life" | |
| True Justice | Angelina | Episode: "Black Magic" | |
| 2012 | True Justice | Anna Zemenko | Recurring role |
| Witchslayer Gretl | Ehren | Television film (Syfy) | |
| The Philadelphia Experiment | Molly Gardner | Television film (Syfy) | |
| The Music Teacher | Dee Dee | Television film | |
| 2012–2014 | Arctic Air | Astrid Poulsen | Main role |
| 2013 | Fatal Performance | Leesa Thomas | Television film |
| 2014 | Almost Human | Sarah Courtney | Episode: "Beholder" |
| Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Present Day Dr. Marie Moore | Episode: "Soulmates" | |
| Package Deal | Chelsea | Episode: "Two Half Men" | |
| 2015 | Asteroid: Final Impact | Maggie Thomas | Television film |
| 2016–2022 | Chesapeake Shores | Bree O'Brien | Main role |
| 2016–2017 | Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Dale Travers | Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film series; 5 films |
| 2016 | Hearts of Christmas | Jenny Miller | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2017 | Sleepwalking in Suburbia | Michelle Miller | Television film (Lifetime) |
| With Love, Christmas | Melanie | Television film (Hallmark) | |
| 2018 | Christmas Bells are Ringing | Samantha | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2019 | Winter Castle | Jenny | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2020 | Nature of Love | Katie | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2022 | Don't Forget I Love You | Taylor | Television film (Hallmark) |
| Motherland: Fort Salem | Kara Brandt | Recurring role | |
| 2023 | Retreat to You | Abby | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2024 | Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story | Ruby Franke | Television film (Lifetime) |
| Abracadabra and the Christmas Miracle | Ally | Television film |
Awards
editNominations
edit- 2012 Leo Award - Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series (Arctic Air)[19]
- 2013 Leo Award - Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series (Arctic Air)[20]
- 2013 Leo Award - Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Motion Picture (Death Do Us Part)[20]
- 2013 UBCP/ACTRA Awards - Best Actress (Arctic Air)[21]
References
edit- ^ "Emilie Ullerup's Instagram". Archived from the original on 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Slick new West Coast sci-fi only online" by John Doyle at www.theglobeandmail.com
- ^ "Emilie Ullerup, is the daughter of a Danish diplomat" by Celesta McConnachie at The Vancouver Sun (9 May 2011) Retrieved from ProQuest 866187233
- ^ "Becoming True: Meet Actor Emilie Ullerup". Vancouver Film School. 6 March 2013. Archived from the original on 1 December 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ Nuytens, Gilles. "Emilie Ullerup interview - Sanctuary". thescifiworld.net. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Emilie Ullerup talks to us about Sanctuary, surgery, and her plans for 2010". CliqueClack TV. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ "Interview - Emilie Ullerup - The Heart of the Story - Chesapeake Shores". Hallmark Channel. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ "Star-struck in Qualicum: film crews transform mid-Island into Qualiwood" by Michael D. Reid at www.timescolonist.com
- ^ Asteroid: Final Impact - summary & credits at www.radiotimes.com
- ^ "Chesapeake Shores: Where You've Seen the Cast Before" by Sadie Gennis at www.tvguide.com
- ^ Picotti, Tyler (3 October 2024). "The Story of Ruby Franke's Chilling Spiral from Popular "Momfluencer" to Convicted Felon". Biography. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "The Lord Chamberlain resigns - The Danish Monarchy". Kongehuset.dk. 4 July 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ Emilie Ullerup Biography at www.tvguide.com
- ^ "EMILIE ULLERUP. Officially". Emilieullerup.net. Archived from the original on 28 December 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2011.
- ^ "Emilie Ullerups son is Wilde Morkov Ullerup and her daughter is Coco Morkov Ullerup". SarkariExam.[dead link]
- ^ "‘A Little Bit Zombie’ One Sheet Jabs at ‘Twilight’" by Brad Miska at bloody-disgusting.com
- ^ "‘Brazen’ Review: Alyssa Milano Dares You Not to Laugh in Tawdry Serial Killer Thriller" by Dennis Harvey at variety.com
- ^ See Leo Awards Website Archived 31 May 2008 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "2012 nominees" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ a b "2013 nominees" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ "Nominees Announced for UBCP/ACTRA Awards". Alliance for Arts + Culture. 20 September 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2016.