She is a professional working actor with most recent credits on Apple TV+, Netflix, Hallmark, Lifetime Network and Amazon Prime. Since 2012 she has coached artists & actors to pursue their goals in film, tv, and music and she has coached and read for young actors who have booked shows on Netflix, TVO kids, BBC, Disney+, ABC, Hallmark, Lifetime, Amazon Prime, Bravo, the CW networks and more. As well as coaching she helps create strategy plans, budgets and connections for artists of all ages wanting to pursue a career in the creative industries. In 2020, Marika began directing and producing and she has developed national tv programs, music videos and scripted coaching programs. She won the 2021 Leo award for best direction in a comedy/variety/musical program and was nominated again in the same category at the 2022 Leo Awards for best direction as well as best music video. As a recording artist has garnered numerous top 10 singles on radio charts on Pop, Hot AC, AC and CCM charts, is a number 1 charted songwriter globally, and has published songs featured in televisions shows around the world. She currently co-headlines music tours in Canada the USA and the UK with Juno award winning Canadian artist and songwriter Brian Doerksen. Marika is excited to work with Black Rain Studios to bring self/taping and workshop experiences to Fort Langley. www.marikasiewert.com