Lara Tai
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Lara Tai is a Toronto-based actor, writer, and producer of mixed Chinese and Indian heritage. Known for her versatility and emotional depth, she has appeared in television, commercials, and live comedy performances across Canada. Her recent screen credits include ABOAGYE (in post production credits to follow), Dark Side of Reality (VICE TV), commercials for Amazon Prime, TVO, and Domino's Pizza, and lead roles in independent films and sketch comedy productions.
A graduate of George Brown College's Film and TV Design program-with distinction in Directing and TV Producing-Lara brings a strong understanding of storytelling from both sides of the camera. She is an alumna of the CMPA Producers Mentorship Program, where she worked on Cafe Daughter (TIFF 2023), projects in development and the CBC series Diggstown under producers Amos Adetuyi and Floyd Kane, and continues to be mentored by notable producers through the BIPOC Film and TV producer connection program.
Lara's background in musical improv, dance and comedy includes writing and performing in Sketchfest Toronto and producing numerous improv comedy musicals. She also co-hosts a podcast with the UK dating app SALT, using improv to explore communication and relationships in modern dating. Beyond acting, she has interviewed talent on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), reflecting her ongoing engagement with the entertainment industry.
Driven by a passion for authentic, diverse storytelling, Lara continues to expand her work in television and film, bringing warmth, intelligence, and charisma to every project she joins.
A graduate of George Brown College's Film and TV Design program-with distinction in Directing and TV Producing-Lara brings a strong understanding of storytelling from both sides of the camera. She is an alumna of the CMPA Producers Mentorship Program, where she worked on Cafe Daughter (TIFF 2023), projects in development and the CBC series Diggstown under producers Amos Adetuyi and Floyd Kane, and continues to be mentored by notable producers through the BIPOC Film and TV producer connection program.
Lara's background in musical improv, dance and comedy includes writing and performing in Sketchfest Toronto and producing numerous improv comedy musicals. She also co-hosts a podcast with the UK dating app SALT, using improv to explore communication and relationships in modern dating. Beyond acting, she has interviewed talent on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), reflecting her ongoing engagement with the entertainment industry.
Driven by a passion for authentic, diverse storytelling, Lara continues to expand her work in television and film, bringing warmth, intelligence, and charisma to every project she joins.
