Trivia

Of Jamaican heritage (i.e. Nigerian IBO tribe, English, Scottish, Irish, Arawak descent).

Member of ACTRA, SAG - AFTRA (L.A. local) and UDA. Served on ACTRA Montreal Council and Chaired the ACTRA Montreal Diversity and Inclusion committee (2018-2020). Is a member of the ACTRA National Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee (2012 - present).

Is sensitive to environmental pollutants.

Had intensive gymnastic training at a young age/attained level one at the Stunt Stage in 2012.

Took singing classes at McGill University (Conservatory).

Michael Clarke Duncan taught her how to play blackjack at the Montreal Casino. Beginner's luck netted her $100.

After the callback for MTV's Undressed, Oscar nominated director Roland Joffé said of her performance that she is, "... a good actress. A natural.".

Spent her formative years in Chambly, Quebec, Canada.

Sylvia interviewed the musical group, Zap Mama, before they performed at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California. (1994).

Daughter, Sage Stewart, is one of 3 Founding members and former rapper/beatmaker/songwriter of the Hip Hop group, Strange Froots (She performs as SageS).

Sylvia released her first single, Despite You, on iTunes on November 12, 2014.

Sylvia founded 'Les Produits de Beaute EHMFROOT', a vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free beauty product company, to address the needs of those who want to reduce their toxic burden.

Sylvia appears in the movie, Mon année à New York (2020) . Out of 800 films, this film was chosen to open the 2020 Berlinale Film Festival.