Trivia

She has a son (b. 1992) with partner Scott

In 1976 she graduated with a degree in Home Economics from the University of British Columbia. She then returned to University of British Columbia and completed her Teaching Certificate before going on to teach Home Economics and head the Department of Fine Arts at Balmoral Junior High.

She enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in California. Then, like most Canadian actors in the 1980s, she moved to Toronto to find work.

She is the author of "Lick the Spoon" and co-author of "The Ultimate Healthy Eating Plan". She is also a teacher at Loblaw's cooking schools in Ontario.

She is also an alumni of Second City.