Tonie, a talented individual with a strong background in the theater, was born and raised in Canada. At the tender age of 16, she was awarded the prestigious title of "Top Teen Actor in the Province," a testament to her exceptional skills and dedication to her craft. This recognition was likely a result of her unique experience as a gifted protege, who was selected at the age of 13 to participate in a special program that allowed her to work alongside the elite few University of Alberta BFA Grad students. Under the direction of the renowned Mark Schoenberg, a prominent figure in avant-garde theater in Alberta, Tonie honed her skills and developed her artistic talents.
Tonie's impressive performance in TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE NEXT GENERATION earned her widespread critical acclaim. Variety's Joe Leydon described her as "...the most stunningly sexy sociopath to hit the screen since Linda Fiorentino steamed up THE LAST SEDUCTION." Abbie Bernstein of DRAMA-LOGUE praised her as "terrific" in her role as Darla, a voluptuous real estate agent, in the film, which also starred Matthew McConaughey as her boyfriend.
After a long hiatus from acting, which was necessitated by a family tragedy, Tonie has recently been in talks to appear in a highly coveted role in a groundbreaking film. Production on the project is set to begin in August 2015, marking a significant return to the spotlight for this talented actress.
