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Steph Song | Voted "Sexiest Woman in the
World 2006" by Asian FHM magazine readers, 
Steph Song is typically dismissive of the
title, and prefers hard work to hard bodies.
This is evident in how many
times she has been nominated for her performances since arriving
back in Canada -- four times in the last two years at the Gemini
and Leo Awards: Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Feature
Film for 'Everything's Gone Green'; Best Performance by a Leading
Actress in a Dramatic Series for 'Dragon Boys'; Best Performance
by a Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series for 'j-Pod'.
Her lead role in 'Dim Sum Funeral'
(also starring Kelly Hu, Russell Wong, Bai Ling and Talia Shire)
is currently attracting attention. The film enjoyed its world
premiere at Pusan and will be seen at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles.
It will be released in 2009.
She has appeared with Jet Li
and Jason Statham in the action film 'War' in 2008 and Val Kilmer
in 'The Thaw', set for release in 2009.
She became author Douglas Coupland's
muse, starring in his debut screenplay 'Everything's Gone Green'
and TV series 'j-Pod' in 2007. Both are now multiple award-winning
shows.
And she learnt Cambodian from
scratch in CBC's gritty 'Dragon Boys' in 2006.
Her work ethic has had her named
as one of the "Top ten people to watch out for" by Playback
Magazine, Canada's leading film and entertainment rag. And Chatelaine,
the country's number one-selling magazine, labelled her "The
new face of Canadian film".
Quite a ride for the kid who
attained a double degree in Journalism and Nursing to please her
parents, and then decided to please herself by not using those
skills.
Her rise will be no surprise
to Asian audiences. After starring in her debut film, 'The Long
Lunch', released in 2003, Steph moved to Singapore and quickly
starred in many English TV dramas, including 'Singapore Short
Stories' - winner of Best Drama at the 2004 ATV Awards.
In 2003, Steph set a new standard
with her role in the sitcom 'Achar!'. The series was the breakout
comedy of the year and went on to win second prize at the New
York International Television Festival 2005 behind NBC's 'Frasier'.
The series has since been broadcast in 10 countries, including
Australia and the United States.
Knowing how hard it is to find
and nurture great scripts, she is also using what she has learnt
working with the best people around the world, to help develop
innovative projects for Island Films.
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