Emily Piggford

Personal context

Summary

Emily Piggford is a Canadian actor known for roles in That’s My DJ, Warigami, The Sounds, and The Umbrella Academy. She has described wanting her work to uplift and heal, draw attention to marginalized communities, and support racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, mental health awareness, and environmentalism. She has also spoken about representing Japanese and mixed-race experiences, expanding Asian roles beyond ethnic stereotypes, and supporting more diverse productions behind the scenes. She has said she is educating herself and participating in the social justice movement.