Rukiya Bernard

Rukiya Bernard is a Canadian actress, producer and interior designer. She is known for The Cabin in the Woods, The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), Stuck (2007) and her role as Doc in Syfy's Van Helsing.

Early life Rukiya Bernard was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Nyakiringa Magugu, a Kenyan art store owner, and Gilbert Bernard, a car wash owner. From a very young age, Rukiya’s parents immersed her in sport and art programming. She took part in basketball and track while studying classical ballet, karate and piano. She was accepted into Ryerson University’s theatre program from which she graduated with honours. The CW’s Supernatural, A&E’s The Returned, and starred on HGTV’s reality TV show The Stagers for two seasons.

Personal life Rukiya is married to P. J. Prinsloo, they have two children. 2017 Travelers Dr. Carroll Episode: "Simon" 2019 The Magicians "Ru, Queen of West Loria" Episode: "The Serpent" 2019 Molly of Denali Violetta Lawrence (voice) Episode: "Visit Qyah" 2021 Nancy Drew Val Samuels 4 episodes 2021–2023 Yellowjackets Simone Recurring 2026 The Audacity Beatrice Webb 7 episodes