Erica Durance (/dəˈræns/; born June 21, 1978)[2] is a Canadian
actress. She is best known for her role as Lois Lane in the television
series Smallville and as Dr. Alex Reid in the medical drama series
Saving Hope.Durance was born in Calgary to parents Gail and Joel
Durance, and grew up on a turkey farm with her older brother and
sister in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada.[3] She was trained as a
classical singer from childhood. After graduating from high school,
Durance moved to Vancouver in 1999, to pursue her interest in acting
professionally.[4] She continued to study acting at the Yaletown
Actors Studio for many years with her coach and husband, David
Palffy.Durance began her career with background work, graduating to
commercials and guest-starring roles.[3] Durance made her feature film
debut in the movie The Untold (2002). She guest-starred on the comedy
series The Chris Isaak Show and the supernatural series The Collector.
In Tru Calling, her character was a contender in a beauty pageant
opposite Eliza Dushku. On the SyFy Channel, she played an
intergalactic librarian in Andromeda and a love interest for Teal'c on
Stargate SG-1.Durance rose to prominence in 2004 after being cast as
Lois Lane on the popular television series Smallville, playing a
sassy, street-smart teenage Lois in season four. Executive producer
Kelly Souders recalled hiring Durance, stating: "There were a lot of
wonderful actresses who came in for the role, but I remember sitting
and watching her tape and everybody was like, 'That’s her. There's
no question.'"[5] Fellow producer Brian Peterson added that from the
moment Durance was hired they knew she would be Lois for the
series.[6] Durance was promoted to series regular in season five and
became part of the regular cast for the remainder of the series run.
On playing Lois Lane Durance said: "Everyone has their specific idea
of who Lois Lane is for them, and you have your overall blueprint, but
then you have to try to make it your own. That's the only way to try
to stay truthful to what you're doing.[7] It's an experience I will
cherish always and never forget. Lois is a beloved character. I took
that seriously and put my heart and soul into her for seven years. I
enjoyed every minute and am forever changed by it."[4]
actress. She is best known for her role as Lois Lane in the television
series Smallville and as Dr. Alex Reid in the medical drama series
Saving Hope.Durance was born in Calgary to parents Gail and Joel
Durance, and grew up on a turkey farm with her older brother and
sister in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada.[3] She was trained as a
classical singer from childhood. After graduating from high school,
Durance moved to Vancouver in 1999, to pursue her interest in acting
professionally.[4] She continued to study acting at the Yaletown
Actors Studio for many years with her coach and husband, David
Palffy.Durance began her career with background work, graduating to
commercials and guest-starring roles.[3] Durance made her feature film
debut in the movie The Untold (2002). She guest-starred on the comedy
series The Chris Isaak Show and the supernatural series The Collector.
In Tru Calling, her character was a contender in a beauty pageant
opposite Eliza Dushku. On the SyFy Channel, she played an
intergalactic librarian in Andromeda and a love interest for Teal'c on
Stargate SG-1.Durance rose to prominence in 2004 after being cast as
Lois Lane on the popular television series Smallville, playing a
sassy, street-smart teenage Lois in season four. Executive producer
Kelly Souders recalled hiring Durance, stating: "There were a lot of
wonderful actresses who came in for the role, but I remember sitting
and watching her tape and everybody was like, 'That’s her. There's
no question.'"[5] Fellow producer Brian Peterson added that from the
moment Durance was hired they knew she would be Lois for the
series.[6] Durance was promoted to series regular in season five and
became part of the regular cast for the remainder of the series run.
On playing Lois Lane Durance said: "Everyone has their specific idea
of who Lois Lane is for them, and you have your overall blueprint, but
then you have to try to make it your own. That's the only way to try
to stay truthful to what you're doing.[7] It's an experience I will
cherish always and never forget. Lois is a beloved character. I took
that seriously and put my heart and soul into her for seven years. I
enjoyed every minute and am forever changed by it."[4]
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