Amy Groening is a Canadian Screen Award-nominated actor, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her work spans across Canada and a wide range of genres. She began her career with leading roles in grindhouse horror films, working with Astron-6 and Troma Entertainment. She later studied Meisner acting technique at the Neighbourhood Playhouse Theatre in New York City, followed by a move to Toronto, Ontario.
Notable roles include the NBC Universal pilot Horizon, produced by Gale Anne Hurd of The Walking Dead, a recurring role on CW’s Reign, and a lead role in CW’s comedy series Backpackers.
Amy now divides her time between Western and Atlantic Canada and has become a prominent figure in the East Coast film community. She appeared in season 8 of CBC’s Mr. D and in over seven Atlantic Canadian feature films, including Bone Cage, for which she received a 2021 Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Amy is also thrilled to have joined the Hallmark family, appearing in over 10 films. Most recently she starred in the 2024 Christmas film Twas The Date Before Christmas.