Zoé De Grand Maison Explained

Birth Date:3 May 1995
Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Othername:Zoé De Grand-Maison, Zoé De Grand'Maison
Occupation:Actress
Yearsactive:2012–present

Zoé De Grand Maison (born May 3, 1995),[1] often credited as Zoé De Grand'Maison or Zoé De Grand-Maison, is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles of Gracie Johanssen in the television series Orphan Black and Ashley in the movie Bad Hair Day. She recently played Evelyn Evernever on The CW teen drama series Riverdale.

Acting career

2012-present: Orphan Black and Bad Hair Day

In 2012, Grand Maison made her first television appearance on Saving Hope on CTV Television Network and NBC, where she played Tara.[2] That same year, she played Beth Pelway in the movie An Officer and a Murderer on Lifetime which premiered on July 21, 2012.[3]

In 2013 she played Emily Moreland for four episodes of the Canadian television series Played[4] In May 2014 she made a special appearance in the series Motive in which she played Sasha King.[5] In 2014, Grand Maison joined the recurring cast of the series Orphan Black portraying Gracie Johanssen. [6]

In March 2015 she played the role of Nicolette Green in the television series Murdoch Mysteries on CBC Television.[7] That same year, she played the antagonistic character Ashley in the movie Bad Hair Day.[8] She also guest starred in an episode of the series Rookie Blue on ABC, where she played Hayley Hill.[9] In 2015, she co-starred in the movie A Christmas Horror Story where she played Molly Simons.[10]

In June 2015, Grand Maison joined the main cast of the film Adam's Testament alongside fellow Canadian actor Luke Bilyk. The movie premiered on April 18, 2017, in Canada.[11] In September 2015, Grand Maison joined the main cast of the film Morning After, playing the role of Teegan when it premiered in Spring 2016.

Grand Maison portrayed the leading role in the telefilm Pregnant At 17 from NB Thrilling Films. The telefilm is about Sonia Clifton (Josie Bissett), a veterinarian who discovers that her husband is having an affair. She becomes obsessed with finding out more about the woman, Chelsea (Grand Maison), and she soon learns that she is 17 and pregnant. Empathizing with the soon-to-be teen mother, Sonia becomes Chelsea's unlikely champion. Released on February 21, 2016 on Lifetime.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015A Christmas Horror StoryMolly Simon
BloomAshleyShort film
2017Adam's TestamentKatia
Morning AfterTeeganShort film
2019Cleverly DisguisedJennifer
2023Organ TrailAbigale "Abby" Archer[12]

Television

YearTitleRoleNote
2012Saving HopeTara"Pilot" (Season 1, Episode 1)
An Officer and a MurdererBeth PelwayTelevision film (Secondary role)
2013PlayedEmily MorelandGuest role, 4 episodes
2014–15,
2017
Orphan BlackGracie JohanssenRecurring role, 17 episodes
2014MotiveSasha King"Abandoned" (Season 2, Episode 9)
2015Murdoch MysteriesNicolette Green"The Devil Wears Whalebone" (Season 8, Episode 12)
Bad Hair DayAshley MendlebachTelevision film (Secondary role)
Rookie BlueHayley Hill"Perfect Family" (Season 5, Episode 13)
2016Pregnant at 17Chelsea Television film (Co-lead role)
2017Sea ChangeNaomiTelevision film (Secondary role)
StickmanLivTelevision film (Lead role)
2018WayneJennyGuest role, 2 episodes
2018–2020, 2023RiverdaleEvelyn EverneverRecurring role (season 3-4,7)[13]
2020Fortunate SonDestinyMain cast
2022EzraSomber WalesGuest role, 2 episodes[14]
2024Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew FinlanSelf

Awards and nominations

YearAward WorkCategoryResultRef.
2015MotiveBest Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actress 17-21[15]
Orphan BlackBest Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actress 17-21
2017International Christian Film FestivalAdam's TestamentBest Supporting Actress[16]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zoé De Grand Maison - photos, news, filmography, quotes and facts - Stars and Celebs Inspiration Journal. May 6, 2015 . S&C Inspiration Journal.
  2. Web site: "Saving Hope" Pilot (TV Episode 2012) - IMDb. June 7, 2012. IMDb.
  3. Web site: If you live in the States, catch me and @Peyton_Kennedy in "An Officer and a Murderer" on Lifetime July 21st at 8:00pm!. July 12, 2012 . Twitter .
  4. Web site: Played - Episode 13 - Season Finale - REVENGE - Facebook. December 20, 2013 . Facebook.
  5. Web site: SHOOT: MOTIVE with Max Lloyd-Jones & Zoe De Grand Maison on East False Creek. May 3, 2014 . YVRShoots.
  6. Web site: Orphan Black Season 3 Filming Begins, Fans to Miss Sarah, Ari Millen Getting Lead Role!. October 29, 2014 . Master Herald.
  7. Web site: IN THE ROOM SERIES TO TAPE HOLLYWOOD NORTH EPISODE FEATURING CANADIAN ACTORS ART HINDLE, TANTOO CARDINAL, SHAWN DOYLE, PHILIP MORAN & ZOE DE GRAND'MAISON ON SUNDAY MARCH 8 (11AM-2PM) AT GLENN GOULD STUDIO, CBC. March 5, 2015 . Reeldealguys.
  8. Web site: Bad Hair Day - a review of the Disney Channel film, premiering 2 / 13 / 15 -VivaVeltoro. 13 February 2015 . February 13, 2015. VivaVeltoro.
  9. Web site: @etsstokes thanks Ted! It's a guest part on Rookie Blue. May 13, 2014 . Twitter.
  10. Web site: Telefilm Canada supports the production of nine English-language feature films for a total amount of nearly $13 million. June 19, 2014 . Telefilm Canada.
  11. Web site: Zoé De Grand Maison: 5 Things You Should Know About The 'Orphan Black' Star. June 20, 2015 . Fashionn & Style.
  12. Web site: Michael Patrick Jann To Direct Western Horror Film 'Organ Trail' For Paramount Pictures; Zoé De Grand Maison, Olivia Applegate, Clé Bennett, Sam Trammell & More To Star . Matt Grobar . 16 March 2022 . deadline.com . . 9 January 2024.
  13. News: Why You Definitely Shouldn't Trust This New 'Riverdale' Character. Thomas. Leah. Bustle. 2018-10-18. en.
  14. News: Cameras roll on OUTtv scripted vampire series Ezra. Ahearn. Victoria. Playback. 2022-05-12. en.
  15. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5046516/awards?ref_=m_nm_awd&mode=desktop Zoé De Grand Maison - Awards - IMDb
  16. Web site: David . Willie . International Christian Film Festival 2017 Winners: 'The Meanest Man In Texas' Takes Best Picture and Best Actor Awards . Florida National News . December 14, 2018 . en . May 7, 2017.