Vinessa Antoine

About

Vinessa Lynn Antoine (born c. 1976 or 1977) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Judith Winters in the CBC comedy-drama series Being Erica (2009–11), Jordan Ashford in the ABC soap opera General Hospital (2014–18), and Marcie Diggs in the CBC legal drama series, Diggstown (2019–22).

A native of Toronto, Ontario, Antoine grew up with her younger brother and parents in the suburbs of Toronto. She started studying classical ballet at age 4. At age 18, she was named top performer at the 1995 Black Achiever Awards and was picked to spend a year at the ballet company at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She also toured with P. Diddy for six months. In her final year at Ailey, Antoine decided to focus her studies on acting. She is of Trinidadian and Middle Eastern descent.

Antoine made her film debut in the 1999 drama film Picture This starring Valerie Perrine and Michael Nouri. From 2001 to 2002, she had a recurring role in the Showtime drama series, Soul Food. Her other television credits including guest shots on The Unit and ReGenesis. She had recurring roles on Haven as Evidence “Evi” Ryan in 2011, and Heartland (2008–14). From 2009…