Q & A With Emerging Young Canadian Artist: Jaida Grace

Last season she booked a lead in a pilot and recently booked a large principal role in her second feature film (on hold). Jaida has worked with Spinmaster Toys on a few commercials and has modeled for Anita Norris Models. She started musical theatre classes at a young age and performed in a live local tour for CBC Kids TV. Jaida’s maturity is beyond her years. She has trained privately and in groups weekly for 3 years at various acting schools in Toronto as well as Los Angeles and New York.

One of her acting coaches, Cheryl Texiera, states, “Jaida takes on every role thrown at her and effortlessly makes it her own.”

Jaida was invited to perform two solos on stage for Talent Nation. She loves to write and perform her own sketch comedies and can do a great Australian or British accent!

Since Jaida was a small child, she spent summers in California, swimming, and playing in the ocean. She enjoys spending time with her family, dogs, and friends. Jaida loves ocean activities, skating, reading as well as biking and recently skateboarding. She is an awesome singer, loves to dance and learn new moves, she is a techie and recently began learning ukulele and guitar. At the end of a long day, she mostly enjoys a cup of tea and cuddles with her sweet dogs.

1) When did you decide that you wanted to be an actress?

I have always loved acting and singing since I was a little kid. I loved being in school plays and making up new characters at home. About 3 years ago, my Mom signed me up for an acting class as an extracurricular activity. I fell in love with it and have loved it ever since.

2) What do you enjoy most about being in front of the camera?

I love to act out different characters and put myself in their shoes. It’s always fun to read different scripts and make up new characters.

3) What are some of your other hobbies outside of the industry?

I love to sing, I’ve taken singing lessons off and on for a few years, Over the years, I’ve sung in music festivals and on stage in other live productions. I love to write sketch comedy. I like working out, I had a trainer for a year, she taught me many exercises. I have continued to train on my own at home. I like crafts, I make bracelets for family and friends, I love to sketch and paint and lately I have had fun redecorating my room.

I love being out on the water, whether it’s the ocean or lake, boating, surfing, tubing, wakeboarding or just walking on the beach looking for shells. I love to watch TV shows and movies while relaxing with my two pups. I love to play my ukulele. I have been learning to sing and play some of my favorite songs. I like to hang out with friends.

4) Who are some of your inspirations?

Some of my inspirations are Millie Bobby Brown, McKenna Grace, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) from Grey’s Anatomy, Will Smith, my acting coach, Family and friends.

5) What do you enjoy most about being on a film set?

I love most everything about being on set.

I love portraying new characters and meeting new people (other characters), I love the craft truck, I am amazed at the number of people it takes on set and I like interacting with and watching all of them. Being in front of the cameras is always a thrill.

6) Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years, I would like to see myself as having done different leads on TV shows and movies.

The best thing ever would be to see myself on the big screen in a movie theater or on TV in my home.