Fil-Canadian actress Victoria Sawal joins Umbrella Academy cast

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This year, Filipinos have been prominently featured on the international stage, whether in the Olympics, beauty pageants, films, or now, in a major Netflix series.

If you’re among those eagerly awaiting the fourth season of “The Umbrella Academy,” the release of its final installment this month might just feel like an answered prayer. But did you know that a Filipino Canadian is part of the cast?

In “The Umbrella Academy” Season 4, Victoria Marie Sawal takes on two important roles. But if you haven’t started watching the series, this might come as a spoiler.

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So, spoiler alert: At first glance, Rosie, her first character, is introduced as a seemingly ordinary waitress who crosses paths with the Umbrella Academy siblings. However, the plot thickens when it’s unveiled that Rosie and Jennifer are just actually one person. As the story unfolds, Jennifer’s hidden identity becomes pivotal to the siblings, especially when they discover that she harbors a dangerous substance known as “Durango.” This substance, when combined with Ben’s marigold-infused system, poses a potentially catastrophic threat.

Who is Victoria Sawal?

If you check her Instagram bio, you’ll immediately recognize her Filipino roots with the phrase “isang bagsak,” a Filipino phrase proudly displayed. Despite being raised in Scarborough, Ontario, and holding Canadian nationality, she deeply embraces her Filipino heritage.

The Filipino Canadian actress’ journey in the entertainment industry began in 2013 with her debut in Pacific Rim, a film directed by the acclaimed Guillermo del Toro.

In an interview with The Direct, the 31-year-old actress reflected on that experience, sharing how it sparked her passion for acting and left her “hungry for anything to do with acting.” And her recent project is a testament to that.

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Most recently, Sawal’s talent was recognized when she was nominated for Best Actress at this year’s Days of the Dead Film Festival for her role in Sanguine, further solidifying her growing reputation in the industry.