Telek is a Canadian actress and former beauty queen, born and raised on the North Shore of Vancouver, British Columbia. She began her career in modeling, notably winning a Shiseido Cosmetics contract for Asia in 1989–1990. Her pageant success peaked in April 1994 when she was crowned Miss Canada, leading to international recognition and participation in global competitions.

Her acting career includes a range of roles in both television and film. She is best known to broader audiences for her role as Denise in Mr. Troop Mom, a George Lopez-led TV movie. However, her critically acclaimed performance as Jana in the indie film Amazon Falls earned her major accolades. The role, loosely inspired by the life of actress Lana Clarkson, garnered her the Women In Film and Television Award of Artistic Merit at the 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival, as well as a Leo Award in 2011 for Best Performance by a Female in a Leading Role.

Telek has continued to show her versatility, with work in video games such as Dead Rising 4 (2016), where she voiced a survivor, and television, including a Leo-nominated guest role in Rogue (2017). Her career reflects both critical acclaim and broad appeal across various entertainment mediums.

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