Cynthia (she/her) is a Filipino-Canadian theatre artist from Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton) and Tkaronto (Toronto). She works primarily as an actor on stage and screen, but can also be found teaching, choreographing, directing, producing, and facilitating new work.
Click HERE for Cynthia’s full resume.
Notably, Cynthia played Moaning Myrtle in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD both on Broadway and in the San Francisco company. This year Cynthia can be seen on stage playing Wendy in WENDY AND PETER PAN at the Stratford Festival, running from May 21 - October 27.
IMDB: Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks
Instagram: @cynthia.jimenez.hicks
Growing up in the Edmonton theatre community, Cynthia found her happy place on stage. At a young age her parents signed her up for traditional Filipino folk dancing and highland dancing to make sure she stayed connected to her heritage through art. Since then, Cynthia has never stopped chasing the beauty in capturing stories to share with an audience.
About Cynthia
Cynthia graduated from the acting program at The National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal. She then relocated to Tkaronto where she wears many hats from performing to producing - depending on the season!
Cynthia has appeared on television in: From (MGM), Law & Order (citytv), Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), Barbelle (Boss&Co), Hudson & Rex (citytv). Other highlights from Cynthia’s stage acting resume include: Cymbeline (Stratford Festival), Girls Like That (Tarragon Theatre), This London Life (Grand Theatre), A Christmas Carol, The Candidate, The Party (Citadel Theatre), Boys, Girls and Other Mythological Creatures (Carousel Players).
Off stage and screen Cynthia frequently works as an arts educator and acting coach. For private coaching, or group classes,
see her Coaching page for booking inquires.
Cynthia has taught acting and movement classes with companies such as the Citadel Theatre, Stratford Festival, Artstrek and Victoria School of the Arts. Cynthia was the Paprika Theatre Festival TD Creators’ Unit Facilitator (2020/2021), and Cynthia choreographed a pandemic friendly Into the Woods at the MacEwan University musical theatre program. Cynthia was an award winning choreographer for traditional Filipino dance with the Philippine Barangay Performing Arts Society in Edmonton.
Cynthia has spent much of her career on new Canadian play development with companies such as: Stratford Festival, Tarragon, Factory, Nightwood, Citadel, Studio 180, fu-GEN, Bad Hats, Blarney Productions, and Shakespeare in the Ruff. Cynthia was Studio 180’s RBC emerging playwright for her play Apple, which also received workshops with fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre and Theatre Amihan.
TUNE TO A is Cynthia’s new play co-written/created with Carly Neis and Cameron Kneteman. TUNE TO A is a play for young audiences about seeing past others’ limitations to illuminate their potential. The story was inspired by Carly's real life; specifically growing up with Cerebral Palsy and her experiences in the theatre community and public school system. TUNE TO A aims to shine a spotlight on allyship and disability representation in the entertainment industry.
Cynthia is committed to working towards anti-racist theatre, representation, and equity in all aspects of her art. Cynthia would like to encourage her network to support the invaluable work done by community organizations such as The 519 and Anduhyaun Inc. The 519 is a Toronto organization “committed to the health, happiness and full participation of the LGBTQ2S communities.” Anduhyaun Inc “strives to support Indigenous women and children in their efforts to maintain their cultural identity, self-esteem, economic, physical and spiritual well-being.”
CLICK HERE to donate to The 519.
CLICK HERE to donate to Anduhyaun Inc.
Cynthia is represented by Emma Laird at Gary Goddard Agency.
All photos on this page taken by Janice Saxon Photography.