Catherine Bruhier is a talented and award-winning actress who has made a name for herself in the Canadian film and television industry. Born and raised in Canada, Catherine began her acting career in the 1990s, landing her first major role in the David French play "Salt-Water Moon" at Theatre New Brunswick.
Catherine's breakthrough role came when she was cast as Elaine Besbriss in the CBS/Alliance series "Due South," which aired for four seasons and was widely acclaimed. She went on to appear in numerous other TV shows and films, including "How to Get Away with Murder," "The Best Man Holiday," "All Rise," "Kim's Convenience," "Bosch," and "Baskets."
In addition to her work on screen, Catherine has also had a successful career on stage, performing leading roles in theaters across Canada. Some of her notable stage credits include "Overruled" at The Shaw Festival, "Riot" at the Factory Theatre, and "Doubt" at Theatre New Brunswick.
Catherine has also ventured into film, writing, co-producing, directing, and starring in the short film "The Sacrifice," which won four awards and screened at 12 festivals. She has also directed and produced several other short films, including "Clean Teeth Wednesdays," which was an official selection at six festivals and won several awards.
Catherine is a graduate of the George Brown College Theatre Program and has also studied at York University and the LA Film School. She has been honored with several awards and nominations, including a Gemini Award nomination for her work on "Due South."
In her personal life, Catherine is a mother to actress Mattea Quin and is married to actor Steven Pacini. She holds both a US and Canadian passport and often works on both coasts.
Throughout her career, Catherine has been dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. She has written articles and spoken publicly about her experiences as a visible minority in an untraditionally cast role, and has used her platform to advocate for greater representation and opportunities for diverse actors and actresses.
For more information on Catherine's work and career, please visit her Workbook Live page or read her article on her journey as an actor in Maritime Edit Magazine.
