Veronika Slowikowska

About

Actress and musician who was thrust into the limelight after landing the role of Shanice on the dark comedy television series What We Do in the Shadows beginning in 2019. She went on to star in other television series including Homeschooled, EZRA, and Becoming Alex. She has also guest-starred on shows like Degrassi: Next Class, Murdoch Mysteries, Clarice, and Nurses. 

Before Fame

She discovered her passion for singing and performing at a young age and actively participated in the Ontario Children's Choir when she was young. She went on to attend Randolph College for the Performing Arts in Toronto, as well as the world-famous Second City Conservatory. After graduating from college in 2015, she performed in stage productions of musicals such as, "Spring Awakenings" and "Footloose." 

Trivia

She received a Best Actress Award nomination from the 2022 Film in Focus Awards for her performance in the award-winning short comedy film Mayonnaise. 

Family Life

Her parents immigrated from Poland to Canada just a few short years before she was born, so she was heavily influenced by Polish culture throughout her upbringing. As a child, she was inspired by the music her father used to play for her. She would often perform songs by artists such as the Spice Girls for an audience of her parents and family members. 

Associated With

She appeared on several episodes of the Emmy Award-winning FX/Hulu comedy fantasy horror series What We Do in the Shadows. She appeared opposite actors such as Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, and Natasia Demetriou.