Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1985-11-08
- Born Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Also Known As:
Μάγκντα Απάνοβιτς
Magda Apanowicz
Born on November 8, 1985, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Magda Apanowicz is a Canadian actress of Polish descent who has become a staple of the science fiction and horror genres. She discovered her passion for acting at a young age, eventually training at the Vancouver Film School. Her early career was defined by guest spots on popular shows filmed in Canada, such as Jeremiah and The L Word, and a minor but memorable role as a "Teen Punk Girl" in the sci-fi thriller The Butterfly Effect (2004). Apanowicz gained widespread recognition for her series regular role as Andy Jensen on the ABC Family show Kyle XY (2007–2009), followed by her critically acclaimed performance as Lacy Rand in the Battlestar Galactica prequel series, Caprica (2009–2010). In the world of film, Apanowicz is well known for her role in Eli Roth’s The Green Inferno (2013), where she played Samantha, one of the college activists who is captured by a cannibalistic tribe. Her character's harrowing experience and ultimate fate in the film cemented her reputation as a strong dramatic actress capable of handling intense genre material. Following this, she took on the recurring role of Emily (also known as Maya Hartwell) in the sci-fi hit Continuum (2013–2015), which further solidified her status as a "sci-fi heroine." Her filmography also includes the mind-bending sci-fi thriller Volition (2019), where she played Angela, and several lead roles in television movies such as The 12 Disasters of Christmas and Snowmageddon. More recently, Apanowicz expanded her reach into mainstream psychological thrillers with a recurring role in the second and third seasons of the Netflix hit series You (2019–2021), portraying Sandy Goldberg, the mother of the protagonist Joe Goldberg. Her performance provided crucial backstory for the show's lead character and showcased her range in a grounded, dramatic setting. Throughout 2024 and 2025, she has remained active in the Vancouver acting community and continues to interact with her dedicated fanbase through various creative platforms. As of 2026, she remains a sought-after talent for both independent genre films and major television productions.
