Born in rural Quebec, Erika began her career on stage as a ballet dancer. Her first leading role was as Clara in the Christmas classic the Nutcracker. When she was 8 years old she convinced her parents to take to meet with an agent in the city and has been working as a performer ever since. After a short hiatus to focus on her studies, she moved to Los Angeles to develop relationships south of the border. She now spend her time between Montreal, Toronto and Los Angeles. She has a Bachelor's Degree from Concordia University in Montreal and has trained with teachers from the Stratford Conservatory in Ontario and the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York. In 2007, she was invited to the Cannes Film Festival for the first time. An aficionado for anything outdoors, she loves to run, hike, paddle and surf.

Travelled to India where her youngest sister was adopted.Plays piano and guitar and practices yoga.Has been dancing ballet since she was five years old.Erika is the eldest of four children.