#SPOTTED: STARS DESCEND UPON TORONTO FOR 2013 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS

Canadian Television and Film Royalty have united in Toronto this past week for three separate Galas honouring the v. best we have to offer in Entertainment.  Combining what formerly were known as the Genies and Geminis together, the Awards are given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television.  Drawing some of the Country’s most familiar faces, the final Broadcast Gala took place, airing nationally on CBC, hosted by beloved Funnyman Martin Short.

Winning top honours this year was War Witch (Rebelle), a Drama about a 14-year-old Girl in  Sub-Saharan Africa who tells her unborn Child the story of her life since she has experienced the War, which swept ten categories including Best Motion Picture and Director for Kim Nguyen.  American Actor James Cromwell won for Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in Still Mine, while War Witch‘s Rachel Mwanza won Actress in a Leading Role.

In the Television categories, CTV‘s now concluded Flashpoint won Dramatic Series, with Enrico Colantoni winning Lead Actor in a Dramatic Role.  Meanwhile, Meg Tilly, who stars in Global Television Series Bomb Girls won Lead Actress in a  Dramatic Role. HBO Canada‘s Less Than Kind  won Comedy Series with its Wendel Meldrum winning Lead Actress in a Comedic Role.  Gerry Dee won Lead Actor in a  Comedic Role for CBC‘s Mr. D.

Many Stars braved the cold to greet Fans who lined hours at the Red Carpet including Laura Vandervoort, Catherine O’Hara, Geneviève Bujold, James Cromwell, Jay Baruchel, Stephen Amell, Xavier Dolan, Kristin Kreuk,  Sandra Oh and several more.  Even Vandervoort spotted me and even came over to say a quick “hi” recognizing me instantly!   The Party continued at a Reception post-Gala at the venue, before making its way over to Rosewater Supper Club.

See some Photos I snapped below:

Click here for a complete list of Winners.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will Wong)