Athena Karkanis, born September 7, 1981 in Lethbridge, Alberta and raised in Toronto, is a versatile Canadian actress of Greek and Egyptian descent known for her work in both live-action and voice acting. She is most widely recognized for her starring role as Grace Stone in the supernatural drama Manifest (2018–2022) on NBC and Netflix, as well as for voicing the brilliant engineer Aviva Corcovado in the beloved children's series Wild Kratts. Her career began in 2005, and she quickly established herself in Canadian television with regular roles in The Best Years, The Border, and Lost Girl, later taking on significant parts in high-profile shows like The Expanse and the AMC drama Low Winter Sun. Karkanis has also carved out a notable niche in the horror genre, appearing in films such as Saw IV, Saw VI, Repo! The Genetic Opera, and Survival of the Dead. Beyond Wild Kratts, she has lent her voice to numerous animated projects, including Skyland, Growing Up Creepie, and My Little Pony: Make Your Mark. Her ability to seamlessly move between gritty crime dramas, big-budget science fiction, horror, and lively animated series highlights her remarkable range and enduring appeal.