Introduction
Emilie Ullerup (born 27 October 1984) is a Danish actress. She is best known for playing Ashley Magnus on the television series Sanctuary.
Early life and education
Ullerup was born in Copenhagen, Denmark as a child of a diplomatic family, daughter of Ove Ullerup-Petersen. After graduation from high school in Copenhagen in 2003, she moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and attended the Vancouver Film School, graduating in 2005.
Career
Ullerup's first role was that of Julia Brynn on the remake television series of Battlestar Galactica in 2006, which aired on the Sci Fi Channel. She played Ashley Magnus in the first and second seasons of the television show Sanctuary until her character was written out. Her departure remained a topic of heated debate among fans, with many of them wanting her brought back in future episodes, until the show was cancelled in 2012.
In 2016 Ullerup was cast as Bree O'Brien in Chesapeake Shores.
Personal
Ullerup speaks Danish and English. Her father held the title of Lord Chamberlain for the Danish Royal Family. In 2008, she was found to have a benign but aggressive tumor wrapped around her spinal nerves. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor in 2009, at which time her coccyx and half of the sacrum of her pelvis was removed. After about five months, she recovered enough to return to work.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hunt to Kill | Dominika | |
| 2011 | Complexity | Clara Belmont | |
| 2011 | House, TheThe House | Liz Carrington | |
| 2012 | Little Bit Zombie, AA Little Bit Zombie | Penelope Pendleton | |
| 2012 | Unexpected Guest | Sam | Short film |
| 2013 | Step Dogs | Sabrina | |
| 2014 | Death Do Us Part | Emily Hawkins | |
| 2014 | Leprechaun: Origins | Catherine | |
| 2014 | What an Idiot | Cathy | |
| 2014 | Immersion | Riley | Short film |
| 2015 | Blackburn | Chelsea | |
| 2015 | Life on the Line | Becky | |
| 2016 | True Memoirs of an International Assassin | Stephanie | Post-production |
| TBA | Assassin's Fury | Michelle Moretti / Shadow | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Battlestar Galactica | Julia | Episodes: "Exodus: Part 2", "Torn" |
| 2007 | Blood Ties | Sandra | Episodes: "Blood Price: Parts 1 & 2" |
| 2008 | jPod | Kaitlin Joyce | Main role |
| 2008–10 | Sanctuary | Ashley Magnus | Main role |
| 2009 | Smallville | Catherine Grant | Episode: "Crossfire" |
| 2009–10 | Riese: Kingdom Falling | Aliza | Web series |
| 2010 | Concrete Canyons | Maggie | TV film |
| 2011 | Mr. Young | Sidney Finkelbaum | Episode: "Mr. Younger Man" |
| 2011 | Supernatural | Mia | Episode: "Defending Your Life" |
| 2011 | True Justice | Angelina | Episode: "Black Magic" |
| 2012 | True Justice | Anna Zemenko | Recurring role |
| 2012 | Witchslayer Gretl | Ehren | TV film |
| 2012 | Philadelphia Experiment, TheThe Philadelphia Experiment | Molly Gardner | TV film |
| 2012 | Music Teacher, TheThe Music Teacher | Dee Dee | TV film |
| 2012–14 | Arctic Air | Astrid Poulsen | Main role |
| 2013 | Fatal Performance | Leesa Thomas | TV film |
| 2014 | Almost Human | Sarah Courtney | Episode: "Beholder" |
| 2014 | Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Marie | Episode: "Soulmates" |
| 2014 | Package Deal | Chelsea | Episode: "Two Half Men" |
| 2015 | Asteroid: Final Impact | Maggie Thomas | TV film |
| 2016 | Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart | Dale | TV film |
| 2016 | Chesapeake Shores | Bree O'Brien | Main role |
| 2016 | Hearts of Christmas (Hallmark movie) |
Awards
- 2008 Leo Award – Best Lead Performance by a Female in a Drama Series for her role as Kaitlin Joyce on JPod
Nominations
- 2012 Leo Award - Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series (Arctic Air)
- 2013 Leo Award - Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Dramatic Series (Arctic Air)
- 2013 Leo Award - Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Motion Picture (Death Do Us Part)
- 2013 UBCP/ACTRA Awards - Best Actress (Arctic Air)