April Telek
A versatile Canadian actress who brings grounded authenticity to roles ranging from supernatural dramas to heartfelt indie films.
Born 1975 (age 51)·Canadian actress·Birthday: April 29·Generation X
Biography
April Telek built her career on a foundation of reliable, nuanced character work. A native of British Columbia, she trained at the prestigious Studio 58 theatre school before landing guest spots on iconic Vancouver-filmed series like 'The X-Files' and 'Stargate SG-1'. Her breakthrough came as the benevolent vampire Katrina on the cult series 'Blood Ties', where she balanced otherworldly grace with deep emotion. Telek has since become a familiar face, often playing mothers, professionals, and authority figures in projects like 'The Twilight Saga' and 'Chesapeake Shores'. She moves seamlessly between genre television and intimate film, her performances marked by a naturalistic strength that anchors even the most fantastical narratives.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
April was born in 1975, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When April Was Born
The biggest hits of 1975
#1 Movie
Jaws
Best Picture
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
April's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1975Born
Fall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War
Gas: $0.57/galHome: $27,600Min wage: $2.10/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Love Will Keep Us Together" — Captain & TennilleBest Picture: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
1980Started school
John Lennon shot and killed in New York
Gas: $1.19/galHome: $47,200Min wage: $3.10/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Call Me" — BlondieBest Picture: Ordinary People
1988Became a teenager
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1991Could drive
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1993Could vote
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1996Turned 21
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2005Turned 30
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2015Turned 40
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 50
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 51 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the recurring role of vampire Katrina in the television series 'Blood Ties', gaining a dedicated fan following.
- Appeared in blockbuster film franchises, including 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' and 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'.
- Played supporting roles in long-running Hallmark Channel series such as 'Chesapeake Shores' and 'When Calls the Heart'.
- Built a substantial career primarily from her home base in Vancouver, contributing to Canada's film and television industry.
Did You Know?
She is a certified yoga instructor and has integrated wellness practices into her life for years.
She performed her own stunts, including a high fall, for her role in the film 'The Uninvited'.
Before acting, she worked as a dental assistant.
She is of Ukrainian descent on her father's side.
“The work is in finding the truth of the person you're playing, however small the part.”
