St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
Graduated 2011
Comedian and actor Veronika Slowikowska joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for its 51st season after building a successful career in television, film, and online comedy.
Veronika Slowikowska has built a comedy career by finding humour in everyday life and sharing it with audiences around the world.
A graduate of St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School in Barrie, Veronika discovered early that storytelling and performance could bring people together. What began as creative exploration grew into a career that now reaches millions online and on screen.
In 2025, Veronika achieved a remarkable milestone when she was selected as a featured cast member for Season 51 of Saturday Night Live, one of the most influential comedy shows in television history. The opportunity places her among a small group of performers invited to join the iconic sketch series.
Before joining SNL, Veronika built a strong following through original online comedy, with her sketches regularly going viral and attracting more than a million followers across social media platforms. She also developed a growing career in television and film, with roles in the FX comedy What We Do in the Shadows, the Netflix series Tires, the CBC comedy Homeschooled, and the Canadian feature film I Like Movies.
Veronika credits creativity, perseverance, and a willingness to take risks for her success. Her journey reflects the confidence to share one’s voice and talents with the world.
From St. Joan of Arc classrooms to international stages, Veronika continues to show how creativity and courage can open unexpected doors.