Donia Kash
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Donia Kash
Donia Kash is an actor of nomadic Persian heritage, born in Greece and raised in Canada after relocating there as a young child. Their established acting career has earned them the Stars to Watch award at the Whistler Film Festival for their captivating performance in the short film Magic Trick. Additionally, they received two prestigious GLAAD Award nominations-one of the most influential LGBTQ+ award shows in the United States-for their standout role in the Hallmark Christmas movie The Holiday Sitter. Recently, Donia has demonstrated their versatility through a variety of roles, including Jax in the horror-comedy Slay, written and directed by Jem Garrard. Their performance in Slay highlights not only their impeccable comedic talent but also their exceptional martial arts skills, with Donia performing their own stunts, drawing on their extensive background in Taekwondo.
Donia made history as the first openly non-binary actor to star in a Hallmark film, playing Suzette in The Secrets of Bell Vista, directed by Heather Haw. Whether playing a comical, action-packed role in Slay or a delicate, micro-expressive character in the romantic Magic Trick, Donia's adaptability is prominent in every project they take on. In the coming months, Donia will be featured in Season 3 of The Last of Us, bringing their unique talent to a highly anticipated and renowned series. In future projects, Donia is eager to take on more emotionally and physically challenging roles—characters who defy conventions and embody raw, transformative emotions, whether them being big-budget feature-length films or thought-provoking film festival short films.
Donia Kash is an actor of nomadic Persian heritage, born in Greece and raised in Canada after relocating there as a young child. Their established acting career has earned them the Stars to Watch award at the Whistler Film Festival for their captivating performance in the short film Magic Trick. Additionally, they received two prestigious GLAAD Award nominations-one of the most influential LGBTQ+ award shows in the United States-for their standout role in the Hallmark Christmas movie The Holiday Sitter. Recently, Donia has demonstrated their versatility through a variety of roles, including Jax in the horror-comedy Slay, written and directed by Jem Garrard. Their performance in Slay highlights not only their impeccable comedic talent but also their exceptional martial arts skills, with Donia performing their own stunts, drawing on their extensive background in Taekwondo.
Donia made history as the first openly non-binary actor to star in a Hallmark film, playing Suzette in The Secrets of Bell Vista, directed by Heather Haw. Whether playing a comical, action-packed role in Slay or a delicate, micro-expressive character in the romantic Magic Trick, Donia's adaptability is prominent in every project they take on. In the coming months, Donia will be featured in Season 3 of The Last of Us, bringing their unique talent to a highly anticipated and renowned series. In future projects, Donia is eager to take on more emotionally and physically challenging roles—characters who defy conventions and embody raw, transformative emotions, whether them being big-budget feature-length films or thought-provoking film festival short films.
