Sally Gifford Explained

Sally Gifford Piper
Birth Name:Sally Gifford
Birth Place:Toronto, Canada
Occupation:Actress, TV presenter
Years Active:1999–present

Sally Gifford Piper, usually credited as Sally Gifford, is a Canadian or American actress. She is known for hosting CBC Television's national children's show, The-X, and for appearing in a viral video filmed by her husband in 2013, which showed the effect of photoshopping photos of women.

Early life and education

Sally Gifford was born in Toronto, Canada, and attended high school at Northern Secondary School in that city.[1]

She graduated with a BA in Theatre and Sociology (Hons) from Queen's University, and went on to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.[1]

Acting career

Stage

Gifford performed in plays at Theatre Kingston and the Thousand Islands Playhouse while attending university,[1] [2] including in Lions in the Streets (1999),[3] The River (2000),[4] Perfect Pie (2001),[5] and Hay Fever (2001).[6] [7]

TV and film

In 2004, Gifford become the host of the CBC's The-X.[8] [9] She was also selected to host the "Battle of the Mascots", a kids segment, that was part of CBC's coverage of the 2004 Grey Cup.[10]

In 2005 she appeared with Michael Ironside in the short film On That Day about the horrors of war. She has also guest-starred on various TV shows.

In 2007 Gifford appeared in the drama television film In God's Country.[1] She also played a recurring role of Tanya in MVP on Soapnet, and appeared in the 2008 film Killing Mr. Kissel.[1]

She was also one of 16 improvisational actors in the film subHysteria (2010).[11]

Gifford played Amanda in the 2013–14 miniseries Farmed and Dangerous.[12]

Gifford wrote the script for the drama feature film Kangaroo Island, directed by her husband Tim (as Timothy David). Filmed on Kangaroo Island in South Australia, it has its world premiere at the 2024 Adelaide Film Festival on 3 November 2024.[13] [14] [15]

Personal life

Gifford is married to Australian filmmaker Tim Piper (also known as Timothy David[16] [17]).

In 2013 she gained widespread attention for appearing in a viral video showing her appearance radically transformed by Photoshop,[18] which was directed by her husband Tim. The video was first posted on Global Democracy in 2012, with the aim of forcing advertisers to publish disclaimers on airbrushed ads, and went viral in October 2013.[19] [20]

He also served as one of the two creators, writers, and executive producers for Farmed and Dangerous, in which she appeared.[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sally Gifford . subHysteria . 19 October 2008 . 13 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Sally Gifford - The X. CBC.ca. June 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20041212052511/http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/personality/index.jsp?personality=Gifford,+Sally&program=The+X. December 12, 2004. 2004.
  3. News: Burliuk . Greg . Judith Thompson's Lion bites hard. June 4, 2014--> . Kingston Whig - Standard . October 16, 1999. whig4. 42. Sally Gifford is the only one with one part, as Isobel.
  4. News: Hilarity all over three-act Rover. June 4, 2014-->. Kingston Whig - Standard. November 10, 2000. 26.
  5. News: Burliuk. Greg. A small-town slice of life: Marmora the setting for Judith Thompson's new play, Perfect Pie. Kingston Whig - Standard. June 4, 2014-->. 26. January 25, 2001. Gillian Steeve and Sally Gifford play the youthful versions of the two..
  6. News: Wilson. Dorothy. Hay Fever infects Playhouse: Life isn't bliss for characters in classic Coward play. June 4, 2014--> . Kingston Whig - Standard. May 12, 2001. 38. Sally Gifford is sister Sorel Bliss..
  7. Web site: Meng. Connie. Hay Fever at 100 Islands Playhouse. https://web.archive.org/web/20040523224737/http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/arts/review010521.html. dead. May 23, 2004. North Country Public Radio. June 4, 2014. May 21, 2001.
  8. News: Clarke. James. CBC crew rolls into Rathtrevor Park. June 4, 2014-->. Parksville - Qualicum News. 1. Hosted by Anthony McLean and Sally Gifford,.
  9. Web site: How to compete with SpongeBob. Playback Online. June 4, 2014. January 31, 2005.
  10. News: Cleary. Martin. Grey Cup organizers haven't forgotten about the children. June 4, 2014-->. The Ottawa Citizen. November 16, 2004. B8. Hosts Sally Gifford, David Reale and Morgan Waters will present the Battle of the Mascots.
  11. Web site: Using film for product placement in the US Hispanic market: subHysteria.. HispanicAd.com. March 27, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140608201408/http://hispanicad.com/blog/news-article/had/marketing/using-film-product-placement-us-hispanic-market-subhysteria . June 8, 2014. February 11, 2009.
  12. Web site: Farmed and Dangerous, S1E4 “Ends Meat”: A Web Show Review . Culture War Reporters . 11 March 2014 . 13 October 2024.
  13. Web site: Penelope . Debelle . Kangaroo Island sets the scene for Film Festival gala screening . . 9 October 2024 . 13 October 2024.
  14. Web site: Closing Night Gala . Adelaide Film Festival . 14 October 2024.
  15. Web site: Slatter . Sean . Timothy David's 'Kangaroo Island' to close Adelaide Film Festival as full line-up, jury announced . IF Magazine . 17 September 2024 . 14 October 2024.
  16. Web site: Tim Piper / (IMDB Timothy D Piper) Writer/Director . Tim Piper . 13 October 2024.
  17. Web site: Helen . Barlow . French connection: film takes director from KI to Cannes . . 20 May 2024 . 13 October 2024.
  18. Web site: Identity of 'Body Evolution' Model Revealed. ET Online. June 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20131112064514/http://www.etonline.com/news/140287_Identity_of_Body_Evolution_Model_Revealed/. November 12, 2013. November 1, 2013.
  19. Web site: Newcomb . Alyssa . See How Ad Agency Made Over Model From Viral Photoshop Video for Christmas . . 14 April 2020 . 13 October 2024.
  20. Web site: Stieber . Zachary . Sally Gifford Piper Revealed as Woman in Viral Video Showing Photoshop Airbrush (+Photos) . The Epoch Times . 5 November 2013 . 13 October 2024.
  21. Web site: Keslassy. Elsa. MipTV: Chipotle And Piro Discuss The Making And Future Of 'Farmed And Dangerous'. Variety. June 4, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140412224823/http://variety.com/2014/digital/news/miptv-chipotle-and-piro-discuss-the-making-and-future-of-farmed-and-dangerous-2-1201156214/. April 12, 2014. April 12, 2014. live.

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