Rukiya Bernard, a Canadian actress, producer, and interior designer, was born on January 20, 1983, in Toronto, Ontario.
From a young age, her parents, Nyakiringa Magugu and Gilbert Bernard, encouraged her to participate in sports and the arts, and she explored ballet, karate, piano, basketball, and track.
Rukiya graduated from Ryerson University’s theatre school with honors and began her acting career in Ernest Dickerson’s film, Our America.
She is best known for her role as Doc in Syfy’s Van Helsing, although she has also starred in television shows such as The CW’s Supernatural, A&E’s The Returned, and BBC America’s Intruders, as well as films such as The Cabin in the Woods, Stuck, and That Burning Feeling.
Rukiya is a skilled interior designer and producer in addition to her performing career.
Rukiya Bernard Movies and TV Shows
- Yellowjackets
- Van Helsing
- Travelers
- The Magicians
- Supernatural
- Family Law
- Eureka
- Relic Hunter
- Fairly Legal
- Stargate Universe
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
- The Last of Us
- Intruders
- Primeval: New World
- Nancy Drew
- Delete
- Alaska Daily
- The Returned
- Big Time Movie
- Sanctuary
- Home and Family
- The Haunting Hour: The Series
- Edgemont
- Supervolcano
Rukiya Bernard Education
While learning classical ballet, karate, and piano, Rukiya Bernard participated in basketball and track. She was admitted to Ryerson University’s theater school, where she went on to get an honors degree.
Rukiya Bernard Family
Gilbert Bernard and Nyakiringa Magugu welcomed Rukiya Bernard into the world in Toronto, Ontario. Beyond her parents, there isn’t much information accessible about her family. Rukiya is currently wed to PJ Prinsloo, a qualified music instructor. They have two kids.
Rukiya Bernard Instagram
Rukiya Bernard’s Instagram handle is @rukiya.bernard