Blair Lamora: The Rising Voice of Authenticity in Canadian Television

Canadian actress Blair Lamora has steadily built a name for herself in a world that rarely rewards patience. Known best for her role as Ziigwan in Shoresy, the Letterkenny spinoff that took Canadian television by storm, Lamora brings something rare to the screen: quiet intensity paired with cultural depth. Her work, shaped by a mix of persistence, identity, and creative intuition, is beginning to redefine what visibility looks like in modern entertainment.

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings 

Blair Lamora’s journey into acting began long before television sets and red carpets. Born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, Ontario, she grew up surrounded by music, creativity, and a deep appreciation for storytelling. As a child, she sang, played guitar, and wrote her own material, experimenting with ways to express emotion and imagination.

Her parents encouraged that creative energy, and it soon found structure in education. Lamora attended a performing arts high school in Brampton, majoring in theatre and musical theatre. It was there that she discovered her natural ability to connect with audiences, not through performance for attention but through performance as empathy.

“Acting changed how I see people,” she explained in an interview. “It made me understand the importance of healing through stories.”

After graduation, Lamora transitioned from stage to screen. She enrolled in film and television acting classes, signed with an agent, and began the long process of auditioning. Like most emerging actors, she faced waves of rejection. But in her words, those early struggles became the foundation for resilience. Her first booked commercial, though small, marked a turning point and proof that persistence had value.

The Breakthrough: Finding Ziigwan in Shoresy 

Lamora’s defining role came in 2022 when she was cast as Ziigwan, one of the two women managing the Sudbury Bulldogs in Shoresy. The hockey comedy, created by Letterkenny’s Jared Keeso, is known for its sharp writing and unapologetically fast dialogue.

Ziigwan is brash, opinionated, and confident, a woman who does not hesitate to challenge authority or call out nonsense. Yet beneath that loud exterior is a character driven by loyalty and integrity. Lamora captures both sides with striking precision.

Playing Ziigwan allowed her to explore a version of strength that is not softened or simplified. “She’s a take-no-crap kind of woman,” Lamora said in one of her early press interviews. “But everything she does comes from care for her team and the people around her.”

Across three seasons, Shoresy audiences have watched Lamora evolve from a supporting presence to a key member of the ensemble. Her chemistry with co-stars Tasya Teles and Keeso himself gives the show’s chaos a touch of humanity. Season 3 in particular pushed Ziigwan further into the emotional core of the series, grounding her humor with quiet resolve.

Building a Career in a Competitive Landscape 

Lamora’s acting credits extend beyond Shoresy. She has appeared in Outlander, Alaska Daily, and Paranormal Nightshift, showing range across genres. In 2024, she played Doris Horseknife in the feature film Café Daughter, a performance she describes as one of the most personal of her career.

“Doris was a role that changed me,” Lamora said in reflection. “She embodied courage and love in ways that challenged how I saw strength.”

The film, adapted from Kenneth T. Williams’ acclaimed play, centers on a Cree-Chinese girl confronting identity and discrimination in mid-20th century Canada. Lamora’s performance resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike, proving her ability to carry emotional weight even in limited screen time.

While Lamora’s filmography remains small, each role contributes to an evolving pattern: characters rooted in conviction, empathy, and self-awareness. Her work reflects her multicultural identity, shaped by Argentinian, Ojibwe, and French Canadian roots.

A Creative Mind Beyond Acting

Blair Lamora’s artistic lens extends well beyond her performances. Her personal style blends influences from the late 1990s and early 2000s, a mix of alt-rock, vintage streetwear, and indie sensibility. She often dresses in black and gravitates toward leather and statement textures, a reflection of what she calls her “Tumblr-era nostalgia.”

Her musical inspirations include Paramore, Evanescence, and Lana Del Rey, artists whose emotional storytelling and dark romanticism shaped her creative perspective. “There’s something cinematic about melancholy,” she once said. “It helps me see the world in layers.”

When she is not acting, Lamora spends time journaling, planning her goals, and nurturing her personal balance. She credits organization as her secret weapon. “A good agenda is key,” she said with a laugh. “It helps me slow down, focus, and protect time for the people who matter.”

Her approach to social media mirrors that discipline. With just over 25,000 Instagram followers, Lamora’s feed is understated, filled with glimpses of professional work, creative projects, and behind-the-scenes moments from Shoresy. She is not a constant presence online, and that is intentional. Her focus remains on craft, not algorithms.

Cultural Identity and Storytelling

Lamora’s background plays an essential role in how she sees storytelling. Her family history bridges continents: Argentinian and Spanish heritage from her mother’s side, Ojibwe and French Canadian from her father’s. She often speaks about identity not as a label but as a lens, a way of understanding character, humanity, and emotion.

“I haven’t been to Argentina or Spain yet, but I feel connected to them,” she has said. “It’s a part of me I want to explore.”

Representation, for Lamora, is not about visibility alone. It is about honesty. Her characters, from Ziigwan’s unapologetic voice to Doris Horseknife’s quiet resilience, embody different forms of strength that resist stereotypes. She embraces roles that highlight underrepresented experiences, believing that diversity on screen should always feel lived-in, not forced.

What Comes Next 

As of December 2025, Blair Lamora continues to balance work on Shoresy with the pursuit of new challenges. Season 4, already in production, is expected to feature her more prominently, while rumors hint at her involvement in an upcoming indie project.

Beyond acting, she has expressed interest in writing and directing, particularly within the horror and fantasy genres. “Those worlds are intimidating but magnetic,” she told Naluda. “If I ever get to play something as emotionally raw as Toni Collette in Hereditary, I’ll be thrilled.”

Her goal is not fame for its own sake, but creative longevity, the kind of career that grows with honesty, curiosity, and control over one’s narrative.

A Future Defined by Intention

Blair Lamora represents a generation of actors who see art as both mirror and medicine. Her story is a reminder that success in film and television does not always come from instant recognition but from the quiet work that builds a career brick by brick.

In her own words: “Leap courageously, even if it’s frightening. Find people who align with your goals, and learn from them.”

It is a philosophy that feels fitting for someone whose talent speaks louder than her fame. For Blair Lamora, the journey is just beginning, but it is already rooted in something lasting: sincerity.