Toronto born and raised Karena Evans is quickly becoming one of entertainment’s most sought-after talents. The multifaceted, award-winning director and actor soared into the spotlight in 2018, directing several of the year’s most celebrated music videos for Drake, and starring in the critically acclaimed feature film, “Firecrackers.”

Karena’s cinematic, emotional, authentic, and narrative-focused directorial style led her to be named the Video Director of The Year at the 2019 BET Awards and the 2018 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Additionally, she took home Best Director at the 2018 Much Music Video Awards and Video of The Year at the 2018 BET Awards, both for Drake’s “GOD’S PLAN”. She was also honoured with the Prism Prize Lipsett Award for her innovative creative approach to music video art, making her the first woman to ever receive the prestigious award. Whether behind the camera or in front, Karena’s passion is storytelling. She is fixated on telling diverse, inclusive stories about the human condition.

Shifting her focus to the world of film and television, through directing and acting, Karena Evans is determined to represent the unrepresented.