Tatiana Maslany

Published: Dec. 8, 2017, 4:32 p.m.

All of Tatiana Maslany\u2019s creativity comes from leaning into the unlikeliest or most challenging of circumstances and simply responding, \u201cYes.\u201d The 2016 Emmy winner for BBC America\u2019s sci-fi thriller \u201cOrphan Black,\u201d in which she portrays around a dozen different clones, often acting and reacting opposite herself, rises to every challenge by turning fear and uncertainty into inspiration. After this summer\u2019s series finale, Tatiana is in high demand; she stars opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in the Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions feature \u201cStronger,\u201d David Gordon Green\u2019s Boston Marathon bombing biopic. Listen to the actor\u2019s thoughts on nerdiness, taking classes, and roller skating to auditions.\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features intimate, inspirational interviews with some of the most exciting actors and awards contenders working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nIn the Envelope Twitter: twitter.com/InTheEnvelope\nBackstage Twitter: twitter.com/backstage\nFacebook: facebook.com/backstage\nInstagram: instagram.com/backstagecast\nYouTube: youtube.com/user/backstagecasting