Tanaya Beatty

Tanaya Beatty is a Canadian actress recognized for her work in film and television, particularly in projects featuring Indigenous stories and characters. After completing professional acting training at the Vancouver Film School, she began building a screen career that quickly attracted attention for its range and authenticity. Beatty gained early recognition portraying Rachel Black in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) and went on to secure prominent roles in television series including Arctic Air (2012), The Night Shift (2014), and Yellowstone (2018), where she played Avery. She also starred in the adaptation of Through Black Spruce (2018), taking the lead role of Annie and earning praise for a nuanced performance that helped bring the acclaimed novel to the screen. Throughout her career, Beatty has balanced mainstream productions with projects connected to Indigenous representation, establishing herself as a respected performer whose work spans contemporary drama, historical storytelling, and character-driven narratives.