Sara Garcia (Canadian actress)
Sara García | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 July 1993 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Queen's University (B.A.) Etobicoke School of the Arts |
| Occupations | Actress, voice actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | The Hunting Party, Ride, Unicorn Academy |
Sara Garcia is a Canadian actress known for her work in television, film, and voice acting. She is recognized for roles in series such as The Flash, Ride, NBC's The Hunting Party and the animated series Unicorn Academy.[1][2]
Early life and education
Sara Garcia was born and raised in Toronto. She is of multicultural heritage, with a father born in Uruguay and a mother of Lebanese and Scottish descent[2] Garcia attended the Etobicoke School of the Arts. She later earned a double major in Global Development and Theatre from Queen's University at Kingston, Ontario.[3] Before pursuing acting full-time, she lived in Shanghai, China, for three years, where she taught English.[3]
Career
Garcia began her professional acting career upon returning to Canada. Her early television work includes a role on the FX series Man Seeking Woman.[4] She gained wider recognition for her recurring role as Alexa Rivera/Fuerza on The CW's superhero series The Flash (2017–2018).[5][6] In 2023, Garcia was cast as Valeria Galindo, a lead role in the Hallmark Channel family drama series Ride, a role she connected to through her Latin American heritage. She has also performed voice work for video games including Far Cry 6 and Starlink: Battle for Atlas.[7] She also stars as the voice of Lyra in the Netflix animated series Unicorn Academy.[8] In May 2024, García was cast as a series regular in the NBC crime drama The Hunting Party.[9][10]
Personal life
Garcia is bisexual.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2022 | The Flash | Alexa Rivera / Fuerza | Recurring role (6 episodes)[1] |
| 2022 | True Fiction | Avery Malone | |
| 2023 | Ride | Valeria Galindo | Main role (10 episodes) |
| 2023–present | Unicorn Academy | Sophia Mendoza (voice) | Main role[1] |
| 2025–present | The Hunting Party | Jennifer Morales | Main role (18 episodes)[1] |
Awards and nominations
- 2025 – Nominee, ACTRA Toronto Award for Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female Voice for Unicorn Academy[12]
- 2025 – Nominee, Canadian Screen Award for Best Voice Performance for Unicorn Academy
- 2024 – Nominee, Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance, Animation for Unicorn Academy[13]
References
- ^ a b c d "Everything to Know About The Hunting Party Star Sara Garcia's TV & Movie Career". NBC. 2025-01-16. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ a b "Meet Sara Garcia the actress behind Hallmark's "Ride" Valeria Galindo". HOLA! USA. 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ a b "Sara Garcia as Valeria Galindo in Ride".
- ^ Beaver, John Bkila Oakville (2016-03-11). "Oakville's Sara Garcia on X-Company shining light on stories rarely told". InsideHalton.com. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: MEET LATINX/LEBANESE ACTRESS SARA GARCIA". Rival Magazine. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (2021-04-30). "Flash First Look: Sara Garcia Debuts As The Strength Force's Friendlier Face — Get Scoop On 'Unholy Alliance' Ahead". TVLine. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ Wendel, Marie (2023-06-11). "What Only True Fans Know About Hallmark's Ride Star Sara Garcia". The List. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ Arthur, Jahaira (2023-06-10). "Hallmark's Sadie Laflamme-Snow And Sara Garcia Lend Their Voice Acting Talents To Netflix". The List. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "An Interview with Sara Garcia from 'The Hunting Party'". Nerds That Geek. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "Morales' Time to Shine: The Hunting Party's Sara Garcia Teases In-Field Action". Yahoo Entertainment. 2025-03-25. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ "My journey with my pride has been one of privileg". Instagram. 2021-06-07.
- ^ alex (2025-03-26). "Sara Garcia". Academy.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- ^ alex (2024-03-06). "Sara Garcia". Academy.ca. Retrieved 2026-01-13.