Rose, born in Kamloops, British Columbia, comes from a family deeply rooted in the arts. Her grandfather, L. Arthur Rose, was a notable playwright, producer, and performer, while her father, Ian Rose, was a child actor before transitioning to a career as a doctor. This rich artistic background likely influenced Rose’s path into acting, and she quickly became a prominent figure in both Canadian and British theatre.

Rose’s acting career began in Britain, where she trained at the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Following her training, she joined the Bristol Old Vic, one of the UK’s most renowned theatres. She spent a decade performing in various theatre productions in the UK before returning to Canada to further pursue her career in film and television. Over the years, she has built an extensive résumé, becoming a familiar face in both independent and mainstream films.

Her work has garnered critical acclaim, earning her multiple nominations for prestigious awards such as the Genie Awards and Gemini Awards. Rose is particularly known for her collaborations with celebrated Canadian director Atom Egoyan, with whom she worked on films like Where the Truth Lies, The Sweet Hereafter, Speaking Parts, Family Viewing, and The Adjuster. Her performance in the film Excited, directed by Bruce Sweeney, earned her the Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Female in a Feature-Length Drama, cementing her reputation as a versatile and skilled actress.