Ann Pornel

Career overview

Ann Pornel is a Canadian sketch comedian, actress, and television host based in Toronto. Born in the Philippines, she immigrated to Canada with her family as a child and grew up in the High Park area of Toronto. Recognized for her work in sketch comedy that explores themes such as diversity, body image, and cultural identity, she has built a diverse screen career in television and film.

As an actress and performer, Pornel has appeared in numerous television shows and movies. Her television credits include Baroness Von Sketch Show, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Odd Squad, Private Eyes, Bit Playas, and Mother of All Shows. She has also appeared in the film Dear Viola.

In addition to her acting and sketch comedy work, Pornel serves as a television host. She is known for her role as a co-host of The Great Canadian Baking Show, as well as her work on Raufikat's Better Bake Along. Throughout her career in entertainment, she has been noted for representation as a plus-size Filipino woman on television.