Canadian Academy Award Nominated Actor
Star of CBC’s Family Drama “Port Hope”
Creator & Host of “Food for Thought with Kate Zenna” (Coming in 2020!)
Singer-Songwriter for Pointe Claire
Author of “The Responsible Artist” and ”Falling in Love with the Camera”
Talk Radio Host of iHubRadio’s “The Good Life with Kate Zenna”
Co-Founder The Responsible Artist & ZennaWolfe Legacy Films
Kate playing social worker, Robin, opposite Teri Polo and Sherri Saum on The Fosters.
Kate on the set of ‘The Fosters’ with Creator/Director Peter Paige.
Kate starring as Amanda Clarke in CBC’s family drama, Port Hope.
Kate starring as Amanda Clarke, opposite Linda Kash in Port Hope.
Teddy was rescued in Dec 2019 from the Carson Shelter in Los Angeles. Teddy’s team of donors made his rescue and rehabilitation possible. Click Here to see his video:
ACTOR | AUTHOR | RADIO HOST
(And more importantly: Dog Rescue Advocate. Gluten-Free Pancake Flipper & Entrepreneur. )
Actor, Author, Radio Host and Entrepreneur - Kate Zenna got her entertainment career start with a starring role in the Canadian award-winning feature Jack and Jill, directed by award-winning director John Kalangis. Kate's portrayal of 'Veronica' garnered her a Canadian Academy Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film. This 'Genie Award Nomination', Canada's Oscar, opened doors to recurring guest star roles on acclaimed U.S. network and cable TV series such as Nero Wolfe (A&E), Street Time (Showtime), Queer As Folk (Showtime) and guest and co-star roles on Brothers and Sisters (ABC), I'm In The Band (Disney) Eleventh Hour(CBS), Scandal (ABC) and Extant, Steven Spielberg's TV series starring Halle Berry (CBS).
Adept with both drama and comedy, Kate has acted opposite stars such as Matthew Modine, Timothy Hutton, Susan Sarandon, William Hurt, Rob Morrow, Rob Lowe, Calista Flockhart, Steve Valentine, Jon Stamos, Annabeth Gish, Rufus Sewell and Mena Suvari. Her work as an actress has been recognized by award-winning directors such as Paul Haggis, Peter Medak, Rob Marshall and Frank Pierson.
Kate joined Season 3 of ABCFamily/Freeform hit series The Fosters in the recurring guest star role of social worker, 'Robin'.
Kate played the lead role of wife, mom and social worker, 'Amanda Clarke' in the CBC/EOne family drama Port Hope. Port Hope remains a cherished experience for Kate because the show tackles issues close to her heart including animal rescue and the foster care system.
AUTHOR & ENTREPRENEUR
Kate is Co-Author of the books, The Responsible Artist and Falling in Love...With the Camera with her ZennaWolfe partner David Wolfe.
The Responsible Artist book and program was written for all the incredibly talented creatives who struggle with the realities of being a professional artist.
Falling in Love with the Camera is a how-to guide for anyone seeking tips to improve their on-camera abilities and be AUTHENTIC in front of that scary lens - particularly for non-actors! Everyone from camera-shy business executives, job-seeking college graduates to realtors and medical professionals can gain tips and coaching to be their very best on-camera.
Kate is also Co-Founder of ZennaWolfe, a media production company that produces Hollywood-style Family Legacy Films and helps success driven professionals reach their potential.
But MOST importantly, Kate is:
RESCUE DOG ADVOCATE
Kate, Sept. ‘05, in Louisiana rescuing dogs with other volunteers from around the world. A reminder to us all to microchip and ID tag/collar our dogs ALWAYS.
Kate is a passionate animal lover and canine rescue advocate having personally rescued and/or re-homed more than two dozen dogs! When Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, Kate flew to New Orleans, joined other volunteers living in a farm field with Louisiana SPCA and rescued dogs from the devastation - often ‘breaking into homes’ to save a dog’s life. In 2018, Kate rallied a group of strangers through Facebook to raise funds for a woman and her 7 dogs to escape the path of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. And in 2019, Kate rescued and rehomed another 7 dogs in need including “Teddy”. Click the button below to see his video on YouTube.
Whenever possible, Kate continues to donate her efforts to canine rescue and is an advocate for compassionate and RESPONSIBLE treatment of dogs as pets and animals in our food supply.
Kate believes it’s the HUMANS who need training!
Photo of Neko and Kate. Neko was rescued from Carson Animal Shelter in Los Angeles in October, 2018 after Kate saw Neko on a Saving Carson Shelter Dogs Facebook post. Thank you to all the rescue advocates who spread the word about dogs in shelters!
Need help adopting or living with a Rescue Dog? Email Kate!
Connect with Kate
Stay informed about upcoming events and projects. And…
If you are ready to begin exploring YOUR ‘Responsible Artist’ within or ready to SHINE on-camera…Reach out to me! I’m here to help!
The first step is to get your ‘Asking for Help’ muscle working!
What People Say about The Responsible Artist Book
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I know that many of my early career colleagues would have found the gems of advice and support in this book beneficial.
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— Spencer Garrett, Actor (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood).
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I am glad somebody has finally written this book. The suffering and torment by so many could have been avoided if it only had come out sooner…
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— Johann Urb, Actor (Arrow, Californication).
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I was immediately drawn in after reading the Prologue. The story told by Kate Zenna mirrors every single feeling I have around being an artist - she captures the joy, the anguish, the pride, the fear, and the resolve.”
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— Sean O’Bryan, Actor (The Middle, The Unicorn)
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I recommend this book for any and all artists - young and old. I think you will find the messages from both authors to be both inspirational and challenging.
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— Andrea Remanda, Golden Globe Nominated Songwriter