Sonja Bennett

Biography

Sonja Bennett, a Canadian actress and screenwriter, was born on August 24, 1980. Her journey in film began with her appearance in the 2002 Canadian movie Punch, a performance that earned her the Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress in a Canadian Film. Over the years, she has appeared in a variety of films including Donovan's Echo, Cole, Control Alt Delete, Young People Fucking, and Fido, and has also made her mark in television with roles in Godiva's and Cold Squad. In 2014, Bennett ventured into screenwriting with her debut film Preggoland, in which she also played a leading role.

Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Bennett is the daughter of director and writer Guy Bennett and his partner, Anna Hart. After her parents' separation, she was primarily raised by her mother and grew up in numerous locations. Sonja completed her high school education at Garibaldi Secondary School located in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. She initially pursued higher education at the University of British Columbia on an academic scholarship for two years before transferring to Langara College in Vancouver, where she enrolled in the Studio 58 program to further hone her craft in the performing arts.