Biography
Rukiya Bernard is a Canadian actress. She was born on 20 January 1983 in Toronto, Ontario, and graduated with a BFA from Ryerson University.
Bernard began her screen career with a supporting role in the 2002 television film Our America. She has appeared in films including The Cabin in the Woods (2012), Colossal (2017) and Wonder (2017), in which she played a nurse. On television she is known for the recurring role of Doc in Van Helsing (2016–2021) and as Simone in Yellowjackets (2021–).
She has also worked as a producer and interior designer, and was nominated for a Leo Award for her performance in Van Helsing.
