Who is Lexa Doig?

Alexandra Lecciones ‘Lexa’ Doig, is a Canadian actress of English, Scottish, Irish and Filipino heritage, born on 8^th June 1973 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. At 5ft 6in (1.68m) tall and weighing 115lbs (52kgs), the talented brunette is also known for being married to Michael Shanks.

Family & Education

Lexa was brought up in a two-parent household alongside her older brother Ted, with their father David Doig working as an engineer and petroleum executive officer, and their mother Gloria Lecciones as a registered nurse. It appears that acting runs in the family, as two of Lexa’s cousins – Rey-Philip Santos and Rowland Santos – also pursued a career in the entertainment industry later in life.

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Despite enrolling at Don Mills Collegiate Institute, Lexa dropped out in her senior year to chase her dreams of becoming a renowned actress. A multitalented individual, the future star also took rhythmic gymnastics classes as a child, and learned American Sign Language in her adolescence.

First Roles

Launching her artistic career as a model and commercials actress, Lexa’s first acting role came in 1993, with a bit part in “The Hidden Room”. The following year, she was cast as Cowgirl in “TekWar” and “TekWar: TekLords”, two sci-fi TV movies based on William Shatner’s futuristic short story of the same title. Lexa’s character was also explored in six episodes over a two-year period in the TV series “TekWar”.

In 1995, Lexa was cast as Spider in “Battleground”, a gritty R-rated sci-fi thriller starring Roddy Piper, Torri Higginson among other talents. The next year, she played Netta in “Taking the Falls”, an obscure Canadian series of the mid-1990s which wasn’t renewed for a second season. However, the occasional professional setback did nothing to hinder Lexa’s promising career, as she soon landed a recurring role in 25 episodes of “Flash Gordon”. Playing Dale Arden in the animated action series based on the Alex Raymond comic strip, Lexa was one of the main characters and Flash’s love interest.

Still searching for her niche in the industry after bringing various roles to life, Lexa played Tina Backus in the late-1990s cop series “CI5: The New Professionals”. From tracking down illegal ivory hunters to rescuing kidnapped scientists, Lexa made sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats and was a fan favorite despite a lack of character development.

Notable Roles

Lexa’s big break came in 2000, as she became one of the leading ladies of “Andromeda”, an adventure-packed sci-fi series which ran for a total of five years and was nominated for prestigious awards, including a Certificate of Merit at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Fans were left heartbroken when the series came to an end after five seasons and a total of 110 episodes, but were thrilled to see Lexa in “Stargate SG-1”, another sci-fi series which wrapped up after season ten. Other notable roles include Lexa’s portrayal of Sonya Valentine in “Continuum”, a futuristic series set in 2077, and starring Rachel Nicols as a detective who hunts down Vancouver’s future criminals, and her time on the set of “The Arrangement”, a gripping drama series narrating the journey of an actress who’s offered a $10 million wedding contract with Hollywood’s biggest star.

Personal Life

After a year on the set of “Andromeda”, Lexa connected with her future husband Michael, when he guest-starred as Gabriel in ‘Star-Crossed’, one of season one’s last episodes.

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With Michael cast as Lexa’s love interest, the duo hit it off immediately, and had their first real-life date at a cozy Spanish restaurant on the same day. According to the gorgeous actress, she and Michael spent the whole evening chatting, and were exhausted at work the day after. Interestingly, Lexa was in a challenging long-distance relationship when she met Michael, but knew that she had to break up with her then-partner, as soon as she got to know the charismatic actor better. From then on, the pair were virtually glued at the hip, and went everywhere together, be it an “Andromeda” convention or a spontaneous trip to Europe.

The pair became Mr. and Mrs after two years of a steady relationship, but when asked about the proposal in an interview, Lexa admitted that there wasn’t one, saying: “We went down to Diamonds Direct and picked out a ring together.

It was like going to buy furniture or an appliance. We aren’t very romantic!”. Getting straight back to work after an intimate wedding ceremony, Michael and Lexa missed out on a honeymoon, and immediately settled into the reality of day-to-day life as a busy married couple.

The actor had a daughter, Tatiana, from a previous relationship with the French Polynesian actress Vaitiare Bandera, and went on to have two more children with Lexa: Mia Tabitha Shanks, born in September 2004, and Samuel David Shanks born in March 2006. In 2005, Lexa was cast as Dr. Carolyn Lam in the ninth season of “Stargate SG-1”, the series in which Michael played Dr. Daniel Jackson, one of the main characters. The pair had a great time working together, with Lexa describing the experience as “very comfortable” and “a lot of fun”. Described by many as a small-screen power couple, the secret of Lexa and Michael’s success to a stable, long-lasting marriage is communication, and sharing the same sense of humor.

The pair also try out each other’s favorite hobbies, such as hiking and video-games, although apparently Michael refuses to watch Lexa’s favorite show – “RuPaul’s Drag Race” – with her.

Net Worth

Entering her third decade in the entertainment industry, Lexa’s net worth is estimated at over $1 million as of early 2022, a sum that’s set to increase in the upcoming months with the release of new projects such as “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted by Murder”. Meanwhile, Michael is reputedly worth $2 million after starring in “Hope” and “Stargate G-1”. The Canadian is also exploring his writing, directing and producing talents, with several projects in the pipeline.

Who is Daniel Sunjata?

Born on 30^th December 1971, in Evanston, Illinois, USA, Daniel Sunjata Condon is an American actor of African, German and Irish descent, known particularly for his roles in “Graceland” and “Grey’s Anatomy”. The attractive Capricorn stands tall at 6ft 1in (1.85m) and weighs 160lbs (73kgs), with vital statistics of 40-33-14.5 (chest, waist, biceps).

Family & Education

Adopted at a young age by Bill and Catherine Condon, who worked as a police dispatcher and a civil rights worker respectively, Daniel was brought up as an only child in a suburban neighborhood.

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The actor was allegedly put up adoption by a young single mother who ran away from home, with his biological father being African-American.

After graduating from Chicago’s Mount Carmel High School – where he displayed his sporting prowess as a linebacker in two American Football teams – the future superstar enrolled at Florida A&M University before furthering his education. Attending not one but two institutes to polish his skills, Daniel graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and later relocated to New York City, pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree from the famous Tisch School of the Arts.

First Roles

Daniel’s first acting credit came about in 1998, when the Illinois native was cast as Valentine in the TV movie “Twelfth Night, or What You Will”, based on Shakespeare’s play. Thanks to his distinctive features and impressive curriculum, he soon landed a recurring role, and was seen in seven episodes of “D.C”. 2002 was a particularly busy year for Daniel, as he played Christopher Mercier in “The Feast of All Saints”, and Officer Carew in “Bad Company”, as well as guest starring in an episode of “Sex and the City”, and doing voiceover work for video games. Between roles, the thespian proved himself to be a real go-getter, doing commercial work and finding other ways to earn a living until his big break.

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From 2000 to 2004, Daniel also had a minor recurring role as CSU Technician Burt Trevor in 16 episodes of “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit”.

Notable Roles

With just six years in the entertainment industry under his belt, Daniel was given a golden opportunity upon being offered the role of Franco Rivera in “Rescue Me”, the comedy drama series which won a Primetime Emmy in 2009. Appearing in 93 episodes over seven seasons of the hit show, Daniel became something of a household name thanks to his loyal fanbase, which led to other lucrative work opportunities such as his role as Reggie Jackson in “The Bronx Is Burning”.

From 2004 to 2011, the actor was definitely booked and busy, with roles in star-studded productions including “The Devil Wears Prada”. Fans of “Grey’s Anatomy” were thrilled upon learning that the charismatic Capricorn would be joining the cast of the beloved medical series. Appearing in 11 episodes of the hit show, Daniel enchanted millions of viewers with his character, Eli, before smoothly transitioning into his next role, as Ranger in “One for the Money”. In 2013, Daniel was incorporated into “Graceland” to play the part of Agent Paul Greggs over several seasons. Appearing in all 38 episodes until the show was pulled, the backstory of Daniel’s character led to him and Vanessa Ferlito, who played Agent Catherine DeMonaco, having a steamy on-screen romance.

Sticking close to his trusty formula of playing FBI agents or law enforcement officers, Daniel was cast as SWAT Commander Nick Alvarez in 15 episodes of “#FreeRayshawn”, a compelling and racially-charged short series which aired in 2020, and which earned two Primetime Emmys. Ongoing projects of Daniel’s include his role as Mecca in “Power: Book II”. One of the main antagonists in the show’s second season, Mecca is a ruthless drug kingpin who’s already killed four characters in just ten episodes. He’s also having an affair with Monet, played by Mary J Blige, and is the biological father of Daniel Bellomy’s character, Ezekiel.

Daniel accepted the role after Courtney Kemp called him personally. In a recent interview, the actor explained that Mecca, with his lavish lifestyle and designer wardrobe, was unlike any character he’d played before, adding: “I was like ‘Oh my gosh! This is so exciting.’ There was no downside. There was no reason to say no”. Describing his time on set alongside Mary as an “out of body experience”, Daniel is understandably excited for viewers to see what Mecca, who is a driving force in several plotlines, does in season three. The actor will also be playing Charlie Davenport in “Echoes”, a mystery mini-series currently in the post-production stage.

Personal Life

Some find it odd that Daniel has yet to be romantically linked to anyone, after so many years in the public eye. Ever since his performance as a gay baseball player in “Take Me Out” was nominated for a Tony award, Daniel’s sexuality has been the topic of much online discussion, although he himself has never participated in the conversation. In 2015, there were whispers of Daniel dating a woman named Rosalba Sierra, when the good-looking duo were seen together at various red-carpet events. Shortly after the rumors began, they stopped being seen out and about in public. The leak of a 2016 sex tape depicting two men, with one thought to be Daniel, led to thousands of curious netizens commenting on his Instagram profile, and bombarding the actor with questions.

Instead of confirming or denying the speculation, Daniel simply made his profile private, disabled his comments, and eventually deactivated his account. The thespian has had no interest in going back to social media, which makes it that much harder to discover information regarding his private life.

Net Worth

Reliable sources report that Daniel’s net worth is estimated at over $2 million, after more than two decades in the industry. The star of the small screen has earned his modest fortune after years of hard work, and roles in plays, series, and the occasional movie.