Sonja Smits

Sonja Smits is a Canadian actress recognized for her versatile performances across film television and theatre She gained prominence for her role as Sara Fraser in the acclaimed Canadian television series Street Legal Smits portrayal of the determined and skilled lawyer showcased her acting prowess and earned her critical acclaim Additionally she has been the lead in two other TV series Traders and the Eleventh Hour as well as many TV movies such as Margret Lawrences The Diviners Her feature films include David Cronenbergs cult classic Videodrome and Owning Mahoney with Philip Seymour Hoffman Sonja has received numerous honours and awards for her work including a Gemini AwardBest Actress TWFT Outstanding Achievement Award and ACTRA Award of Excellence She was the first artist named as President of Harbourfront Centre Board was a founding member of ACTRA Womens Caucus and served as Chair at Toronto Artscape Foundation Sonja is the coowner of Closson Chase Vineyards a pioneer in the creation of the viticulture region of Prince Edward County