Tonya Williams
Tonya Williams is a distinguished actress and the founder of the Reelworld Screen Institute, which supports diverse voices in the Canadian film industry. She received the Company 3 Luminary Award for her significant contributions to Canadian cinema and chose to pay it forward by providing production services to emerging filmmaker Leena Minifie. Williams' work continues to inspire and uplift the next generation of filmmakers.
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Recent news mentions
Many know actor and producer Ms. Williams for her long-running role as Dr. Olivia Winters on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless.
Titanic director James Cameron among new Governor-General’s performing arts laureates
Canada· 2026-02-12
Tonya Williams is the founder of the Reelworld Screen Institute and noted how Supinder Wraich is one of the emerging stars that the domestic industry needed to support.
Allegiance’s Supinder Wraich is a star, if Canada had any star system to speak ofCanada· 2025-08-14
Tonya Williams is overjoyed to be appointed to the Order of Canada for her outstanding achievements and advocacy in the film industry.
Tonya Williams, actor of Jamaican heritage, appointed to Order of Canada | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-07-09
Canadian actress Tonya Williams is being honoured for her advocacy for greater access and inclusion of racialized people in film and media.
Theresa Tam, Bonnie Henry among Order of Canada recipientsCanada· 2025-06-30
Other inductees this year include actor Tonya Williams.
TIFF, Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp to be inducted into Canada’s Walk of FameCanada· 2025-03-04
Tonya Williams was presented the Company 3 Luminary Award for her significant contributions to Canadian cinema.
Universal Language wins best Canadian film at Toronto Film Critics Association AwardsCanada· 2025-02-25
