Aloka Chandra McLean (born December 21, 1981, in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian actress. She is most noted for her role in the film The Lotus Eaters, for which she received a Genie Award nomination for Best Actress at the 14th Genie Awards in 1993.[1] The Lotus Eaters was her first film role; around the same time, she had her first stage role playing Helen Keller in a Vancouver production of The Miracle Worker.[2]
McLean also made guest appearances in the television series Neon Rider, The X-Files and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, and the television films Justice for Annie: A Moment of Truth Movie and Songs in Ordinary Time.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Title of work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Genie Award | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | The Lotus Eaters | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Genies nominations dominated by two B.C. films". Halifax Daily News, October 20, 1993.
- ↑ "Helen Keller role tough for Aloka". The Province, October 1, 1993.
External links
- Aloka McLean at IMDb
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