Khalilah Brooks
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Canadian children's educator (born 1977)
Khalilah Brooks (born September 10, 1977) is a Canadian children's educator, most noted as the creator and star of the television series Aunty B's House .[1]
Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Brooks spent much of her childhood in foster care.[2] As an adult she created the character of Aunty B, creating musical theatre shows for children about life in foster care until the television version was launched in 2023 by Headspinner Productions.[3]
She won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards in 2024.[4]
References
[edit ]- ^ Ryan Tuchow, "CBC Kids moves into Aunty B’s House". KidScreen , May 16, 2023.
- ^ Teghan Beaudette, "Aunty B's House sitcom for preschoolers all about life in foster care". CBC News, May 19, 2023.
- ^ Kelly Townsend, "CBC Kids greenlights preschool series Aunty B’s House". Playback , April 5, 2023.
- ^ Connie Thiessen, "Canadian Screen Awards winners: TV Program & Performance". Broadcast Dialogue, May 29, 2024.
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Categories:
- 1977 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Canadian actresses
- Canadian musical theatre actresses
- Canadian television actresses
- Canadian children's television personalities
- Canadian television producers
- Canadian Screen Award winners
- Black Canadian actresses
- People from Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Canadian actor stubs