Martina Kelades

Martina Kelades is a Canadian actor and storyteller based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She co-stars in We Were Liars, the #1 series on Amazon Prime Video worldwide, and appears as Nina in The Institute, MGM+'s new adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Since entering the screen industry in 2021, Martina has brought depth and authenticity to a range of roles across television, film, and digital media.Her screen credits include MGM+'s FROM, Hallmark's Christmas Island (as Robin Saltz), Diggstown (as Jenny Rowe), Moonshine (as Nancy), and Trapped (as Taylor), a Bell Fibe series role that earned her a 2024 Screen Nova Scotia Award nomination for Outstanding Performance. She also appears in 0-60 Driving Academy, Atlantic Canada's first Black family sitcom.Martina is a member of ACTRA and Screen Nova Scotia and serves on the Board of Directors for Women in Film & Television - Atlantic (WIFT-AT), where she advocates for inclusive casting and diverse storytelling across the industry.In addition to her screen work, Martina is the founder of Life Out Loud - Mental Health Consulting & Creatives, a platform that blends storytelling, performance, and mental wellness through public speaking and creative education.