Leigh Rachel Faith is a Canadian actress, director and producer born in Toronto, Canada. Her birth name is Leigh Rachel Faith Cronish, owing to which she is referred to as both, Leigh Cornish and Leigh Faith. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California with her husband Ted Fujimoto. She has starred in movies such as The Song to My Heart (2022), A Slice of Romance (2021) and All About Christmas Eve (2012). Her earliest appearance was in Welcome to Paradox, a 1998 TV series.
In addition to her acting, in her upcoming projects she has spearheaded the projects by contributing as write, director and producer. In her volunteer work, she is an ambassador for Champions Against Bullying. Since the inception of the organisation in 2003, Faith has taken on the role of Youth Coordinator and a passionate Spokesperson. Faith also assists in improving access to AIDS patients basic needs and their social interaction through her work with Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation.
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Nationality: Canadian
Alma mater: Arizona State University
Occupation: Actor, Director & Producer
Spouse: Ted Fujimoto
What is Leigh Rachel Faith’s secret to popularity?
Leigh Rachel Faithhas done extensive work in the televisions space, ranging from playing versatile roles in many television series to being featured in funny and endearing television movies. In her first television movie she played the role of Tara in Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012), a science-fiction thriller. After working in varied roles, her latest television movie was The Song to My Heart (2022), a story about self-discovery in which she played the role of Alice Waterson. In all her roles, she has made her presence known with an ability to effortlessly take on the character. It is this simple, charming, and amicable aura of hers that has resonated with audiences, no matter the genre and role.
Nevertheless, it is perhaps her passionate and sincere work with Champions Against Bullying that reflects her caring and selfless spirit. As the Youth Ambassador, she has been part of many events that have helped raise awareness for the cause. Additionally, her down-to-earth and proactive nature has led to being part of in-persons workshops in schools for students, parents, and educators.
How did her Leigh Faith’s career and professions life?
Leigh Faith has been a performer for over two decades, growing from strength to strength. After her first acting credit was an attendant in the 1998 television series called Welcome to Paradox. Then she continued to work in other television series such as First Wave (1998), The Expert (1999) and Doc (2001-2002). She was cast in her first short film in 2002 called Straight in the Face where she played the character of Nicoletta. From then on, Leigh Faith has played meatier parts in series such as Everyone Counts (2010), First Work Problems (2011) and her first television movie Jersey Shore Shark Attack (2012).
She worksbecame more versatile in her subsequent projects. Ranging from paying Dr. Fujimoto in Model Citizen (2014) a television series, playing Frances in a short film called Home Entertainment (2018) to her un-released, but completed short film called In Search of, where she plays the character of Detective Lang. Although Leigh Faith has already done was interesting and well-known work, her talents are best showcased in her upcoming projects.
Being a dean’s list student from Arizona State University, Faith’s hand-working and multi-faceted personality is showcased in her upcoming projects where she wears many hats. Go All Creative Edu (2018), a video documentary was her “one (wo)man army” project as she played all roles: cinematographer, director, producer, and editor. In The Death Doula, an upcoming podcast series she has chosen a new medium to showcase her talents as an actor, director, and producer. Her upcoming television projectCan’t Go Home (forthcoming, 2023) and her role as Detective Lang in In Search Of (forthcoming) have received a lot attention and praise.
How is Leigh Rachel Faith as an individual, and what are her hobbies?
Leigh Faith’s warm and passionate personality is reflected in her work and personal life. Married to Ted Fujimoto and a dog mom to Mowie and Maverick she enjoys spending a lot of time at home with them. Her busy work schedule entails a lot of travelling and being on the road which she navigates with ease and shares behind the scenes with her fans through Instagram.
Despite being extremely busy with her acting and filmmaking commitments, she enjoys travelling with her husband, going out and spending time with family and friends. Her commitment to Champions Against Bullying also requires a lot of her time as she attends and helps with workshops, guided by her interest and education in psychology.
What is Leigh Rachel Faith’s personal life like?
As a deeply private person, Leigh Faith shares only glimpses of her private life with her husband, dogs, and family. Her Instagram, unleighsed reads as diary of the people she works with and the lessons she has learnt on the job. Being married to her husband for ten years, she also shares updates of their travels and celebrations. A large party of the private life also revolves around her adorable dogs, Mowie and Maverick whom she takes for walks and to salons. Her friends, family and colleagues feature in stories as she announces or wraps up projects wherein, she has expressed the gratitude and excitement for these professional experiences.
Her advocacy with ChampionsAgainst Bullying features in her private life, captured through Instagram and interviews. She uses her online platform to share the events, workshops and shine a light on other important social issues close to her heart.
Who was she married to?
Leigh Rachel Faith is married to entrepreneur Ted Fujimoto. He is the managing director of EF International Advisors (EFIA) which provides risk management and strategic guidance to their client companies. Ted studied business administration at Pacific Union College in California. They don’t have children together, but they raise their dogs in a happy and respectful environment.