Agam Darshi

Agam Darshi was born on December 23, 1987, in Birmingham, England, to Sikh parents of Indian Punjabi heritage. Shortly after, her family moved to Canada, where she was raised in Montreal, Ottawa, and Vancouver. At 14, she relocated independently to Calgary, Alberta, a move that helped her begin her journey in the performing arts. Darshi pursued studies in theatre and fine arts at the University of Calgary and holds a degree in photography.

Her career spans acting, producing, directing, writing, and graphic design. Darshi has appeared in over 25 television productions and more than a dozen films. Notable roles include appearances in "Tru Calling," "The Dead Zone," "The L-Word," and the horror film "Final Destination 3." She played recurring roles on the Canadian teen drama "renegadepress.com" and was a main cast member in seasons two and three of the series "Sanctuary," continuing with a recurring role in season four.

In 2013, Darshi received the Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Motion Picture for her role in "Crimes of Mike Recket." Together with actress Patricia Isaac, she co-founded the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF). She also portrayed Ruby Shivani in the second season of the television series "You Me Her."

Expanding her creative scope, Darshi made her directorial debut with the film "Donkeyhead," which began principal photography in January 2021 in Regina, Saskatchewan. She also starred as the lead in the film, which premiered at the 2021 Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival.