Anna Hopkins was born in Montréal, Quebec, a city known for its vibrant arts scene, to parents Tom Hopkins and Rita Markovits, both of whom are artists. This upbringing would later influence Anna's own creative pursuits. Her mother, Rita Markovits, hails from a rich cultural heritage, being of Jewish Romanian and Hungarian descent, while her father, Tom Hopkins, has Scottish and Welsh roots. As a result, Anna's cultural background is a unique blend of these diverse influences.
Anna is a bilingual individual, fluent in both French and English, which has allowed her to work seamlessly in both languages in the film and television industry. Her feature film debut was in the critically acclaimed movie "Barney's Version," opposite the talented Paul Giamatti. This role marked the beginning of an extensive television career, during which she has portrayed fan favorite regular characters in shows such as "The Expanse," "Arrow," "The Flash," and "Shadowhunters." Her performance in "Shadowhunters" earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice TV Villain.
In addition to her acting career, Anna is also a talented screenwriter and director. Her work has been recognized and awarded by various public funding bodies, including the Canada Council for the Arts and Bell Media's Bravofact!, as well as numerous film festivals, such as the Austin Film Festival, Nashville Film Festival, Cinequest, and the St. John's International Women's Film Festival, to name a few.
