MEAGHAN RATH

Astrid in “Children Ruin Everything”

Meaghan Rath stars as Astrid in The CW’s new comedy series “Children Ruin Everything.” A busy mom of two kids under 10 years of age, Astrid is conflicted between reclaiming her identity in the workplace and indulging her desire for another baby. 

A dynamic and versatile performer, Rath is quickly emerging as one of the entertainment industry’s brightest young talents. Rath is an award-nominated actress and producer best known for her roles as Tani Rey on “Hawaii Five-0” and Sally Malik in the adaptation of the popular U.K. television series “Being Human.”

On television, Rath has starred in the comedy “Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life” and has appeared in recurring roles on the popular award-winning series “Supergirl,” “New Girl” opposite Zooey Deschanel, “Secrets & Lies” starring Ryan Phillippe and Juliette Lewis, and the crime drama “Banshee.” Her additional television credits include “Magnum P.I.,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Flashpoint,” “Motive,” “Rogue,” and “Kingdom” with Nick Jonas.

Rath produced and starred in the indie feature film Three Night Stand with her “Being Human” co-star Sam Huntington and Emmanuelle Chriqui. The film premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah and is currently screening on video on demand. She has also had roles in the feature Prom Wars opposite Rachel Lefevre, Lea Pool’s “Lost and Delirious,” and the psychological thriller The Clinic.

Rath is a 2015 Canadian Screen Award nominee and recipient of the ACTRA Award in the Best Actress category for “Being Human.” She was also awarded the 2015 Golden Maple Award for Newcomer of the Year in a TV Series Broadcasted in the U.S. for her role in “New Girl.” In 2006, Rath earned a Gemini Award nomination for her portrayal of Adena Stiles in the acclaimed Canadian series “15/Love.”

May 2023