Leela Savasta, a talented Canadian actress, was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, and holds dual citizenship with the United States. She began her acting career with a role on the hit series Smallville in 2001, which led to her booking her first leading role on the Showtime mini-series Masters of Horror in 2005.
Savasta's impressive resume also includes recurring roles in NBC's award-winning drama Battlestar Galactica, Chris Haddock's crime drama series Intelligence, and the Showcase original drama series Cra$h & Burn. She has earned guest starring credits for her work on popular shows such as CSI: Miami, Supernatural, Eureka, and Stargate: Atlantis.
In addition to her television work, Savasta has appeared in several films, including the romantic comedy This Means War, directed by McG and starring Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine, which is scheduled for a 2011 theatrical release. She has also played leading roles in the film A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story, directed by Oscar-nominated director Agnieszka Holland and starring Academy Award-winning actress Mercedes Ruehl.
Savasta's other notable film credits include the political pilot Orpheus, starring Mena Suvari, and the 2006 feature film remake of Black Christmas, directed by Glen Morgan. With her versatility and range, Leela Savasta has established herself as a talented and sought-after actress in the entertainment industry.
