Rita Argiles -

Graduates of her workshop have gone on to win major grants from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation and the Joan Mitchell Foundation, cementing her legacy as not just an artist, but an educator.

In the 2000s, Argilés appeared in a string of successful TV shows, including "The Border" (2008-2010), a crime drama series on CBC Television, and "Being Human" (2009-2011), a supernatural drama series on CTV and U.S. network Syfy. Her portrayal of Constable Rosa Rendón in "The Border" earned her a nomination for a Gemini Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. rita argiles