Sarah Podemski

Sarah Podemski (born 1983) is a Canadian actress, best known for her supporting role as Rita in the television series Reservation Dogs, as well as the voice of Sky in Total Drama.

The sister of actresses Tamara Podemski and Jennifer Podemski, she is of mixed Saulteaux and Polish Jewish ancestry.

Her other noted performances have included the film Empire of Dirt, the television series Cashing In, and The Artshow, a theatrical tribute to artist Daphne Odjig in which she acted alongside Jani Lauzon, Lorne Cardinal, Sean Dixon and Gloria Eshkibok.

She was a winner of the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2015 American Indian Film Festival for her performance in the film Mekko.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2009 The Cry of the Owl Nurse 2010 Crazytown Love Letter from an Open Grave Nicole 2013 Empire of Dirt Charmaine Wakening Wesakechak 2015 Mekko Tafv 2018 Tonight Woman 2023 Warrior Strong Jules

Television Year Title Role Notes 1994 Blauvogel Malia 13 episodes 1996 Goosebumps Andy Episode: "Monster Blood" 2005–2006 Moccasin Flats Tara 16 episodes 2008 The Border Sally Doctor 5 episodes House Party Megan 6 episodes 2009 Unstable Markie Television film The Family: Inside the Manson Cult Catherine "Gypsy" Share Television film Flashpoint Tess Episode: "You Think You Know Someone" Too Late to Say Goodbye Marion Barnes Television film 2009–2014 Cashing In Cheyenne Blueweed 25 episodes 2012 Murdoch Mysteries Mrs. Shoucair Episode: "Murdoch in Toyland" Covert Affairs Ilana Episode: "This Is Not America" 2013 The Listener Agent Ledford Episode: "Fatal Vision" 2014 Total Drama: Pahkitew Island Sky (voice) Main cast 2015–2016 Between Ellen 5 episodes 2017 Bull Wera Harjo Episode: "Play the Hand You're Dealt" 2017–2019 Tin Star Denise Minahik 15 episodes 2018 Guilt Free Zone Carmen Small Episode: "Finding Derek Miller" 2019 Love Alaska Maggie Richards Television film 2021 Hudson & Rex Lyn O'Connell Episode: "Manhunt" 2021–2022 Coroner Kirima Rite 6 episodes 2021–2025 Resident Alien Kayla 20 episodes 2021–2023 Reservation Dogs Rita 13 episodes 2023–2024 Spirit Rangers Otter Woman (voice) Recurring role 2025 Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent Roxane Episode: "Digital Lipstick"