Emerson MacNeil
Acting
Biography
Emerson discovered her passion for acting in musical theatre. Her passion quickly transitioned to local and National commercials, PSA's and over the years has held guest star, principal, and actor roles in both film and television. Emerson is most known for her actor and guest star roles on the hit CBC sketch comedy show This Hour Has 22 Minutes for season's 26, 27, 28, and 29. Additional credits for MacNeil include her first singing role on a tv series as Ash Lanier for The Sinner, and in 2022 had the fun opportunity to be cast in the hit tv series Moonshine. MacNeil has also held a lead role in a short film called Not My Children, a supporting role in a short film called Around Me and a principal role for the highly anticipated award winning feature film The Queen Of My Dreams. This summer Emerson had fun on Beechwood Island playing Bonnie Sheffield Sinclair in the highly anticipated tv series based on the book We Were Liars coming to Prime in 2025! MacNeil continues to be passionate about the TV & film industry; loves writing, learning new dialects and enjoys every moment on set. In addition to her love of acting, MacNeil loves to travel, enjoys writing, singing, stage combat, swimming, horse back riding, downhill skiing, jazz dance, biking, paddling and rollerblading. You will also find her playing with her friends or just spending time with her dog and family.
Known For
In a small New York town, a haunted detective hunts for answers about perplexing crimes while wrestling with his own demons.
The Sinner
One year after a mysterious accident left her with amnesia, 17-year-old Cadence returns to Beechwood, an island off Martha's Vineyard, seeking answers. As three generations of the distinguished Sinclair family gather at their private summer utopia, no one will talk about the accident – neither her childhood friends "The Liars" nor her first love Gat, forcing her to uncover the truth herself.
We Were Liars
Azra is worlds apart from her conservative Muslim mother. When her father suddenly dies on a trip home to Pakistan, Azra finds herself on a Bollywood-inspired journey through memories, both real and imagined; from her mother’s youth in Karachi to her own coming- of-age in rural Canada.
The Queen of My Dreams
Baby Bagnell is fourteen years old. She has two dead parents and one adult boyfriend. A 1980s coming-of-age story about death, dysfunction, and resilience on roller skates.