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Curiousity and her love for film and TV led Ms. Stewart to an open call for background performers at 16 years old. Working as a movie extra gave her valuable on set experience and knowledge. Her time off set was spent modeling, acting in student films, singing in her own indie band and pursuing her studies in Business Administration and later in Literature. In 1997, the former gymnast was given an opportunity to use her physical talent by Hollywood stunt coordinator Jeffrey J. Dashnaw on the series Die Schattenkrieger (1997). A combined lust for action and a want to communicate through such a powerful medium as film and TV led to more opportunities as a stunt double ( The Day After Tomorrow (2004), Helix (2014)) and acting work alongside Vanessa Williams and Wesley Snipes . After a slew of acting classes with different teachers, Ms. Stewart has benefited greatly from her experience at Carter Thor East (now Straeon Acting Studios) (2006-2008). Ms.Stewart enjoys writing,developing and directing her own documentary and live action short films. She is a dedicated mother of one, determined professional and she is excited about what the future holds. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Olivia Smith
Had intensive gymnastic training at a young age/ Attained level one at the Stunt Stage in 2012. Took singing classes at McGill University (Conservatory). Of Jamaican Heritage (i.e. Nigerian (IBO tribe), English, Scottish, Irish, Arawak descent) Member of ACTRA, SAG - AFTRA, stagiaire UDA and ACTRA Diversity Committee. Dedicated mother of one (born in 1996) Michael Clarke Duncan taught her how to play blackjack at the Montreal Casino. Beginner's luck netted her $100. After the callback for MTV's Undressed, Oscar nominated director Roland Joffe said of her performance that she is, "... a good actress. A natural.". Is sensitive to environmental pollutants. Spent her formative years in Chambly, Quebec. Sylvia interviewed the musical group, Zap Mama, before they performed at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California. (1994).