Reema Nagra

Reema Nagra
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 12 in (174 cm)
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

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Thuk La Ke Producer
2013 Diwali Announcer
2013 2013 Kabaddi World Cup Announcer/Athlete
2014 Work Weather Wife Dimple

References

  1. 1 2 "Interview Reema Nagra on Work Weather Wife". PunjabiMania.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  2. "WATCH: Surrey made film shortlisted for an Oscar". globalnews.ca. Retrieved 14 January 2015.
  3. "Reema Nagra on Work Weather Wife". PunjabiMania.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  4. "First Ever Canadian Punjabi Feature Film Work Weather Wife". Filmcraze.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  5. "Reema Nagra from Abbotford Starring in Upcoming Punjabi Film ‘Work Weather Wife’". ibollywoodsongs.com. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
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