Eva James

Eva James was born in Pembroke, Ontario, to Carmen Kirschling, a Human Resources Practitioner and writer, and Terence Sylvestre, a master carpenter, who divorced when Eva was four. She has German, French and Scottish ancestry.

Growing up in the Ottawa Valley was a carefree experience and instilled in Eva a sense of independence and intuitiveness that have served her well as she moved from city to city, province to province and ultimately country to country, pursuing her acting career.

Realizing she needed and wanted more formal training, Eva applied to and was accepted at the Vancouver Film School. She was only 18 when she drove herself and a friend across Canada to the West Coast to attend school and ultimately live for three years. On the whole, it was an experience that gave Eva a solid acting foundation along with a taste for travel and adventure.

After leaving Vancouver, Eva was ready for a change of scenery and arranged with a few friends to travel around Costa Rica for four months. Enjoying the new environment and it’s kind people was an amazing opportunity, as was bungee jumping off a 265 foot Costa Rican Bridge, zip-lining in a cloud forest and walking across 30 feet of hot coals. Her adventures furthered her thirst for new and diversified experiences.

To strengthen her acting ability, Eva decided to make another move. This time to New York City, where she immersed herself in studies at the Tom Todoroff Conservatory.

To keep balanced in her busy life, Eva practices Yoga (she earned her Yoga and Pilates Teacher Certification and taught at Moksha, Hot Yoga and other Private studios in her spare time). Eva also enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, snowboarding, wakeboarding and swimming.

Eva has always been a food aficionado, which contributes to her exceptional cooking and baking skills. After becoming Vegan, she discovered new foods and creative ways to prepare them and, to the delight of her family and friends, she often shares her amazing dishes.

Engaging in challenging activities, both professionally and personally, has the bonus of expanding her cache of knowledge and meeting new friends along the way. Eva endeavours to continue her journey with passion and joy.