Sharlene Royer

The daughter of a Haitian mother and French Canadian father, 'Sharlene Royer' (qv) is fluent in both English and French. she was a dancer from the ages of 7 to 18, and is classically trained in ballet, jazz and tap, having studied with Louise Lapierre and Les Grands Ballets Eddie Toussaint and - at just 13 - performed on Montreal's world-class stage at Place des Arts. As a teenager Ms. Royer was part of the theatre group La Troupe des Carcans, where she spent over four years perfecting her craft. Later, Ms. Royer studied Art & Communications at College Jean-de-Brébeuf .While working as a model and actor, Ms. Royer was discovered by acclaimed stunt coordinator 'Alan Oliney' (qv) in 1999 and quickly catapulted to the forefront of the stunt-work scene, soon becoming the sought-after favorite for stars like 'Halle Berry' (qv), 'Vanessa Williams' (qv) , 'Rosario Dawson' (qv), 'Monica' (qv) and 'Pam Grier' (qv).Her most recent accomplishments include outstanding acting work in a lead role as Julliette on the French CBC's _Le 7e round (2006)_ (qv), which earned her a 2007 S.O.B.A. (Sound of Blackness 'Awards' (qv)) trophy for best actress. She can also be seen in 'Stuart Gordon' (qv)'s upcoming film _Stuck (2007)_ (qv), where she acted alongside 'Stephen Rea' (qv) and 'Mena Suvari' (qv). Ms. Royer also acted in _Death Race (2008)_ (qv) directed by 'Paul W.S. Anderson' (qv).::Sarah Becket