Portrait of Suzanne Coy

Suzanne Coy

Acting

Biography

Suzanne Coy was an Actress, Writer and Entepreneur. A graduate of the National Theatre School Jamaican born Suzanne Coy also known as ZAN is a brilliant, versatile actor-master of over 30 dialects who always brings something interesting to every part. In addition to her stage work including a couple of comedic one-person shows Suzanne has numerous TV and film credits. You may have seen her as series regular in KING, the trend-setting police drama. Nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award she was a regular on CTV's new hit sitcom DAN FOR MAYOR. She had recurring roles both in CBC 's 'HEARTLAND' and Global's 'DA KINK IN MY HAIR'. You can also catch her on NETFLICKS in Rene Zellwegger's 'NEW IN TOWN', 'NOAHS ARCH: JUMPING THE BROOM, or 'MR and MRS LOVING' starring Timothy Hutton among others. An entrepreneur at heart she was part of a team that is bringing a number of ALTERNATIVE GREEN ENERGY products to the global market. She has always been a master networking and instrumental in closing deals where everyone wins. It's all part of a vision for film makers, corporations and change agents, to work together to improve the environment elevate our consciousness. Founder of 'ACT From the HEART Productions' Suzanne sees the artist as a community catalyst. Her 2 shorts on the great community leader Dr.Omowale Satterwhite from the East Palo Alto ghetto have played locally in California. Suzanne graduated from NCDI's Professional Development for Community Consultants in 2002 and has since applied her studies in her capacity as Program Manager for at-risk youth, literacy and numeracy camps. For the past 20 years Suzanne has participated in other community arts programs and that use creativity to teach life skills. ZAN feels it is her mission to increase our individual capacity for ridiculousness and if it isn't through her comic parodies; she also certifies people to laugh for no reason! ZAN is a sought after Acting Coach and teacher on and off film sets. She believes it is time reclaim the role of the artists to be a part of a new Star System not based on psychotic egoism but based on the idea that the storyteller is the inspiration for personal and community transformation.

Born: November 12, 1962

Place of Birth: Jamaica

Filmography

2021
2019
2018
Luba

as Paula

2016
Private Eyes

as Frances

2013
Hannibal

as Dixie

2011
Suits

as Judge Eizabeth Schelling

2010
Dan for Mayor

as Anita Vargas

2009
2007
Heartland

as Maggie Duval

2006
The Jane Show

as Monique

2003
Gadget & the Gadgetinis

as Youlee, Claw's Goon (voice)

2001
Mutant X

as Ruth

2000
Poison

as Carmen

1996
Mistrial

as Reporter #5

1996
Sins of Silence

as Prison Guard

1995
Deadly Love

as Rita Berwald

1990
Dream On

as Insurance Lady

1988
War of the Worlds

as Sunethra Menathong

1988
War of the Worlds

as Staff Member