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Date
Jan 1, 2025
Film & Television
Her work comprises of both French and English film and television, one of her greatest roles being on TeleQuebec's acclaimed television series "Tactik" as Chastity Gomez- Baker. Other works include a principal role on "Role Play", a short film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013 and many commercials for big brands, such as, Activia Yogurt and the Quebec's "Ministere de la Sante et des Services Sociaux".
Garcia was signed to a talent agency in early 2008 and soon found her niche in television. She was signed with Canada's most recognized Amanda Rosenthal Agency in Montreal and Toronto and The Characters in Vancouver though she attributes most of her success to Da Vinci Talent. As Chastity Gomez-Baker, the jocular character, Kat Garcia was asked to go from a guest-starring appearance role to a recurring principal where she continued on for a second season. During such time, whe was featured as the singer for the theme show song for the TV Show “Jack”. From the makers of “Caillou”, “Jack” played on TVO Kids, Knowledge Kids and BBC.
Shortly after building her foundation in French television, whe worked alongside director, Alex Epstein (co-screenwriter of Bon Cop Bad Cop) as Molly Martinez in short-film "Role Play". The dark drama was featured at the Cannes International Film Festival in May 2013 (Not So Short On Talent) and screened at the Vancouver International Film Festival in October 2013.
In 2015, "Gurov & Anna" premiered in South Korea and has played in many movie theatres across Montreal whereby Kat held a secondary role alongside the talented, Sophie Desmarais.
Most importantly, she created a name for herself on Youtube when her "acting tutorials" videos and auditions went viral. She continuously posted covers on Youtube and taught fans how to act and break out into the acting industry. With a passion for Google Analytics, she created a website and medium for her followers to ask questions regarding the acting industry. After millions of views on Youtube and thousands of Youtube followers, Kat Garcia made it her mission to pursue her knowledge in the domain of business.
Music
Opening act for Karl Wolf, Danny Fernandes, and Young Money, the singer/songwriter got her shot in music at a very early age. She has performed at Club Soda alongside sponsors ranging from Virgin Radio to Popstar Magazine and Le Palais du Congres in Montreal. Her music has been showcased around North and South America ranging from radio stations to clothing stores including Lacoste, Claire’s, Le Garage and Wet Seal - all contracts she negotiated herself. With personal interviews with CTV, CBC Homerun, CJAD, and Radio Centre-Ville, Kat has voiced her opinions at a young age regarding issues close to her heart, such as: education, mainstream media, misogyny and her own music. She continues to take on challenges as a mezzo-soprano vocalist.
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