ACTOR · BORN 1974
Tricia Helfer
- Born
- 11 April 1974, Donalda, Alberta, Canada
- Known for
- Lucifer (2016), Rick and Morty (2013), Supernatural (2005), Suits (2011)
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- #001
Tricia Helfer has six artificial discs in her spine: two in her neck and four in her lower back. The first was the result of a piece of luggage falling on her head while she was seated on a commercial flight; the other two were fitted after accidents she suffered while performing her own stunts in action scenes. These artificial discs are a sign of her determination to take on physically demanding roles.
- #002
In February 2007 Helfer posed for the men's magazine Playboy, a shoot that made its mark on both her career and popular culture. That issue of the magazine is remembered as a notable publication that combined her identities as model and actress.
- #003
Helfer grew up on a farm in rural Canada, and her family still runs that farm. Her family grows various grains there, which has kept her tied to her roots. The experience strengthened her connection to nature and to a simple way of life.
- #004
Helfer became a United States citizen in 2011 and, despite being Canadian-born, continued her career in the US. The step consolidated her long-running career in Hollywood and made it easier for her to take part in American productions.
- #005
Helfer, who is close friends with her Battlestar Galactica (2004) co-star Katee Sackhoff, occasionally goes on motorcycle rides with her husband. The friendship is a sign of a strong bond that continues off set. Their passion for motorcycles is just one of the things the two have in common.
- #006
In 1992 Helfer won Ford's 'Supermodel of the World' competition, a victory that gave her modelling career a major boost. The contest brought her international recognition and opened the door to the acting career that followed.
- #007
At just 17, Helfer was discovered in front of a cinema in the town of Stettler in the Canadian province of Alberta, and this chance encounter was her entry into the modelling world. Being spotted by a colleague of Kelly Streit of the Mode Models agency was the turning point in her life.
- #008
Helfer, who moved from modelling to acting, became known in particular for campaigns for Chanel's Cristalle perfume and for Victoria's Secret. Her work with these brands reinforced her image in the field of beauty and elegance. The acting career that followed was built on those successes.
- #009
Helfer grew up in the small town of Donalda in the Canadian province of Alberta. This quiet setting, surrounded by nature, played an important role in shaping her personality. Donalda remained a place that reminds her of her modest origins.
- #010
Tricia Helfer has three sisters named Trina, Tammy and Tara. Growing up in a large family, Helfer always kept her bonds with her siblings strong. That family environment laid the foundation for her social and easy-going personality.
- #011
In 2008 Helfer ranked 8th on FHM magazine's '100 Sexiest Women in the World' list, a success that made her a fixture of men's magazines. The ranking highlighted both her physical appeal and her place in popular culture.
- #012
Helfer's ex-husband, Jonathan S. Marshall, is a lawyer working in entertainment law in Los Angeles. The marriage strengthened her ties to Hollywood circles. Despite their divorce, her relationship with Marshall coincided with an important period in her career.
- #013
Helfer played a model found dead in the series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000). Helfer, who was also a model in real life, brought her own experience to the screen with this role. The episode stood out for showcasing her acting ability.
- #014
In 2010 Helfer ranked 55th on Maxim magazine's 'Hot 100' list, a success that kept her name in the conversation. The list showed that she maintained her popularity over the years.
- #015
In 2006 Helfer made Maxim magazine's 'Hot 100' list, ranking 95th. The ranking was an indication of her popularity at the time.
- #016
Helfer took 57th place on Maxim magazine's 2007 'Hot 100' list, a success that made her one of the names the magazine featured regularly. The list was proof of her appeal and the continuity of her career.
- #017
In 2005 Helfer made Maxim magazine's 'Hot 100' list, ranking 83rd. The ranking showed that she was a figure who drew attention from the early stages of her career.
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