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<h2>Early Life and Background</h2>
<p>Brigitte Kingsley was born in 1976 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. She spent her early years near the community of Hanmer before moving to Whitby, Ontario, at the age of 10. Her father, Denis Kingsley, worked in the lumber insurance industry for over two decades, while her mother, Diane Kingsley, was a French teacher at a Catholic school. After retiring from their professions, her parents launched and operated two franchises of Topper’s Pizza in the Ontario cities of Oshawa and Whitby.</p>

<p>Brigitte grew up with an older sister named Natalie. She began her acting career at the age of 14, appearing in a variety of television commercials for brands such as Oxy, Radio Shack, Head & Shoulders, McDonald's, and Foot Locker.</p>

<h2>Education and Academic Pursuits</h2>
<p>Kingsley completed her elementary education at a French Catholic school in Whitby and continued through to Grade 12. She completed her Ontario Academic Credit (OAC) at Anderson Collegiate Vocational Institute, also in Whitby. She pursued higher education at York University in Toronto, where she studied psychology and theatre. She graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Theatre Studies.</p>

<h2>Television Hosting and Early Production Career</h2>
<p>Brigitte Kingsley gained recognition as a television host, best known for hosting the series <em>Game Nation</em> for four seasons under the alias <a href="/biography/brigitte-kingsley">Suki Diefenbaker</a>. During this time, she continued her academic pursuits and expanded her television presence with shows such as <em>Screwed Over</em> on MuchMusic.</p>

<p>She co-founded the production company Defiant Empire Corporation with her business partner—and later husband—Andrew Cymek. Together, they produced short films, commercials, and corporate videos. Eventually, they ventured into feature films, beginning with <em>Dark Rising</em>, a low-budget independent film starring <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Cage">wrestling star</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Cage">Jay Reso</a> (also known as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Cage">Christian Cage</a>). The film was released under Universal Vivendi and became a cult favorite within the genre.</p>

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<h2>Film Work and Industry Impact</h2>
<p>Kingsley’s first feature film, <em>Dark Rising</em>, received favorable attention within indie circles and earned nominations in multiple categories, including several nods at the Canadian Comedy Awards. The film’s success spurred follow-up projects under her production leadership.</p>

<p>She later assumed the role of president at Black Walk Productions, a Canadian entertainment company known for producing comedic films such as <em>Phil the Alien</em>, <em>Ham & Cheese</em>, and others. Black Walk has also received recognition at the MuchMusic Video Awards, emphasizing its diverse media contributions across television and music video platforms.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p>Brigitte Kingsley married director Andrew Cymek in 2005. The two met in 1999 while working on the film <em>Night Cries</em> during their time in school. Together, they share their home with three cats named Todd, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanut">Peanut</a>, and Billy. </p>

<p>Before her marriage, Kingsley was briefly involved in a relationship with Joe Heslip, a member of the Canadian band Voices in Public.</p>

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