Martina Kelades
- Actress
Martina Kelades, a versatile and captivating Canadian actress from Halifax, Nova Scotia, has made a unique entrance into the industry. Her diverse career has seen her work on various productions, including a recent guest appearance on MGM+'s hugely successful series FROM, showcasing her adaptability and talent.
Since her acting career took off in 2021, Martina has been involved in numerous productions, including commercials, feature films, TV series, and films showcasing her versatility and talent. Her roles include the portrayal of Robin Saltz in Hallmark's Christmas Island, Jenny Rowe in the Canadian legal drama television series Diggstown, and Taylor in the web series Trapped, to name a few. In 2024, Martina was nominated for a Screen Nova Scotia Award for Outstanding Performance for her role in the Bell Fibe series Trapped.
Her work extends beyond the screen. Martina is an active member of ACTRA, Screen Nova Scotia, and Women In Film & Television (WIFT-AT).
As a board member of WIFT-AT, Martina is on a mission to inspire diverse voices and opportunities within the industry. Her volunteer work is a beacon of hope, encouraging visibility for underrepresented creatives and their stories. Martina's vision is to engage and incorporate more diverse stories into scripts, casting choices, and production and distribution systems. She actively participates in conversations and consultations for BIPOC performers, striving to increase fair and equitable representation in the industry. Her efforts foster a more inclusive and diverse creative space, inspiring others to join her in this important mission.
Her vision is to engage and incorporate more diverse stories into scripts, casting choices, and overall production and distribution systems. Additionally, Martina is passionate about integrating her expertise in mental health and wellness to develop distinctive, authentic and impactful forms of storytelling.
Martina is celebrated as a storyteller. In addition to her TV and film background, she is known as a professional speaker in the mental health field and a podcast host. She firmly believes that by merging her acting career with her expertise in mental health, she can create meaningful projects through the power of storytelling.
Since her acting career took off in 2021, Martina has been involved in numerous productions, including commercials, feature films, TV series, and films showcasing her versatility and talent. Her roles include the portrayal of Robin Saltz in Hallmark's Christmas Island, Jenny Rowe in the Canadian legal drama television series Diggstown, and Taylor in the web series Trapped, to name a few. In 2024, Martina was nominated for a Screen Nova Scotia Award for Outstanding Performance for her role in the Bell Fibe series Trapped.
Her work extends beyond the screen. Martina is an active member of ACTRA, Screen Nova Scotia, and Women In Film & Television (WIFT-AT).
As a board member of WIFT-AT, Martina is on a mission to inspire diverse voices and opportunities within the industry. Her volunteer work is a beacon of hope, encouraging visibility for underrepresented creatives and their stories. Martina's vision is to engage and incorporate more diverse stories into scripts, casting choices, and production and distribution systems. She actively participates in conversations and consultations for BIPOC performers, striving to increase fair and equitable representation in the industry. Her efforts foster a more inclusive and diverse creative space, inspiring others to join her in this important mission.
Her vision is to engage and incorporate more diverse stories into scripts, casting choices, and overall production and distribution systems. Additionally, Martina is passionate about integrating her expertise in mental health and wellness to develop distinctive, authentic and impactful forms of storytelling.
Martina is celebrated as a storyteller. In addition to her TV and film background, she is known as a professional speaker in the mental health field and a podcast host. She firmly believes that by merging her acting career with her expertise in mental health, she can create meaningful projects through the power of storytelling.
