Cherish Violet Blood is a

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actress and storyteller from

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. She is most noted for her performance as Marie in the 2021 film ''

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'', for which she won the

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for Best Supporting Actress at the

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in 2022. Prior to her film debut in ''Scarborough'', she was known for her leading role as Lila in a touring stage production of

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's play ''Deer Woman''. For ''Scarborough'', she also received a

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nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Canadian Film at the

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'', February 20, 2022. She has also appeared in the film ''

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