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My Take
I have a real soft spot for Tricia Helfer. A statuesque Albertan who walked for Chanel, Versace and Armani through the 1990s, she could easily have stayed a face on a billboard. Instead she reinvented herself entirely as the Cylon in Battlestar Galactica, a role that demanded eerie range, and then kept stretching into voice work. In an industry quick to dismiss models who act, she answered with results. What draws me to her is that deliberate climb, the refusal to settle for being merely beautiful. That kind of earned credibility always wins my respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tricia Helfer
- Name (Japanese)
- トリシア・エルファー
- Reading
- とりしあ・えるふぁー
- Born
- April 11, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Tiger
- Origin
- Donalda, Alberta, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 180 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / model / beauty pageant contestant / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Battlestar Galactica | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tricia Helfer born?
Born April 11, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Tricia Helfer from?
Tricia Helfer is from Donalda, Alberta, Canada.
What does Tricia Helfer do?
Tricia Helfer works as actor, model, beauty pageant contestant, film actor, voice actor.
How tall is Tricia Helfer?
Tricia Helfer is 180 cm.
What is Tricia Helfer known for?
Notable works include Battlestar Galactica.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.