Cara Pifko is a renowned Canadian actress, primarily recognized for her impressive work on television shows produced by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Pifko is a graduate of the prestigious National Theatre School of Canada, where she began her acting career at the tender age of eight. Throughout the 1990s, she continued to hone her craft, eventually landing her first starring role in the 2000 series "Our Hero", which was specifically designed for young teenagers.
One of Pifko's earliest notable roles was in the popular children's television show "The Elephant Show", hosted by Sharon, Lois, and Bram, in which she appeared in all seasons.
In 2004, she showcased her impressive dramatic range by portraying a foreign aid worker in the highly acclaimed mini-series "Human Cargo". This was followed by her lead role in the legal drama "This is Wonderland", which earned her a Gemini Award in 2005 for Best Actress.
Pifko's impressive acting resume continued to grow, with notable performances in the 2006 production of Léo at the Tarragon Theatre, and in the 2007 Lifetime TV movie "I Me Wed". In 2009, she joined the cast of the popular soap opera "General Hospital" as the recurring character Louise Addison.
In 2010, Pifko lent her voice to several notable roles, including Suu, a pink Twi'lek, in the "Deserter" episode of "Star Wars: The Clone Wars", and scientist Sionver Boll in the "The Zillo Beast" and "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back" episodes of the same series. She also voiced Yeoman Kelly Chambers in the popular video games "Mass Effect 2" and "Mass Effect 3".
In 2016, Pifko joined the cast of the critically acclaimed series "Better Call Saul" as recurring character Paige Novick, senior legal counsel for Mesa Verde Bank and Trust, and friend of Kim Wexler.