Veronika Slowikowska
Veronika Slowkiowska | |
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| Alma mater | Randolph College for the Performing Arts |
Veronika Slowikowska is a Canadian actress and comedian. She is best known for her Internet sketch comedy and for a recurring role as Shanice in What We Do in the Shadows. Slowikowska stars opposite Jaelynn Thora Brooks in the 2024 science fiction teen comedy television series Davey & Jonesie's Locker.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Slowikowska 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[edit]
Slowikowska 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[edit]
Slowikowska resides in New York City.[3]
Filmography[edit]
Film[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 | — |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | See No Evil | Katie Poirier | 1 episode |
| 2017 | Degrassi: Next Class | Marjorie | 1 episode |
| 2019 – 2020 | What We Do in the Shadows | Shanice | 5 episodes |
| 2020 | Baroness von Sketch Show | Kayla | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Murdoch Mysteries | Ms. Roberta Haycroft | 1 episode |
| Clarice | Raisa | 1 episode | |
| Nurses | Kirsten Whitt | 1 episode | |
| 2022 | Homeschooled | Greta Hansen | 9 episodes |
| EZRA | Amber Whitelaw | 8 episodes | |
| 2024 | Davey & Jonesie's Locker | Davey | 8 episodes |
Discography[edit]
Singles[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.
- ^ n.a. "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.
- ^ n.a. "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.
- ^ n.a. "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.