Reema Nagra
Reema Nagra | |
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Born | Matsqui, British Columbia, Canada[1] |
Residence | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Nationality | India |
Citizenship | Canada |
Occupation | Actor, Producer |
Years active | 2013–present |
Height | 5 ft 8 1⁄2 in (174 cm) |
Religion | Sikhism |
Website | Official website |
Reema Nagra (Hindi: रीमा नागरा, born in Matsqui, British Columbia) is a Canadian actress and producer. Her debut Punjabi film Work Weather Wife was the first ever Punjabi film and only Canadian film to get shortlisted at 87th Academy Awards under Best Original Song in a feature film and Best Feature Film for its songs "Moon" and "Long Braid".[2]
Early life
Her early life involved playing varsity Basketball at Capilano University and Trinity Western University. Completing a bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences, and a Bachelor of Education Degree from Simon Fraser University she moved on to working as a High School teacher and fitness instructor. Later she began training as an actor in Vancouver BC.[3]
Professional work
Nagra is known as the first female producer of Punjabi Films debuting with Work Weather Wife as an actress as well.[4] [5]
Film background
She has recently been active in Punjabi cinema.[1]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Thuk La Ke | Producer | |
2013 | Diwali | Announcer | |
2013 | 2013 Kabaddi World Cup | Announcer/Athlete | |
2014 | Work Weather Wife | Dimple | |
References
- 1 2 "Interview Reema Nagra on Work Weather Wife". PunjabiMania.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ↑ "WATCH: Surrey made film shortlisted for an Oscar". globalnews.ca. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
- ↑ "Reema Nagra on Work Weather Wife". PunjabiMania.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ↑ "First Ever Canadian Punjabi Feature Film Work Weather Wife". Filmcraze.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
- ↑ "Reema Nagra from Abbotford Starring in Upcoming Punjabi Film 'Work Weather Wife'". ibollywoodsongs.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
External links
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