Rukiya Bernard

Rukiya Bernard (born January 20, 1983, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian screen actor recognized for her versatile work across film and television. With a grounded presence and an easy command of both drama and comedy, she has built a career defined by memorable supporting turns and character-driven performances.

Bernard is known to genre fans for her appearance in The Cabin in the Woods as “Labcoat Girl,” and she also features in the science-fiction blockbuster The Day the Earth Stood Still as “Student.” Her credits reflect a steady ability to move between high-concept projects and intimate, everyday roles.

On the lighter side, she has appeared in popular holiday titles including The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Denise) and Christmas Time Is Here (Nia Moore). Additional work includes Zero Contact (Taylor), Just the Way You Are (Claire), Spectacular! (Recepcionista), and Stuck (Tanya), underscoring her range and reliability as an ensemble performer.