Born in India and raised in Canada, Suleka Mathew has worked extensively as a professional actress for more than 20 years in film, television, radio and theater. Best-known for her starring roles in the romantic comedy series Men in Trees and the drama Da Vinci's Inquest, she earned three Leo Award nominations for Best Actress for her role in The Latter, the critically acclaimed crime drama series.
Mathew's latest film credits include co-starring in the Sundance hit Touch of Pink, directed by Ian Iqbal Rashid, and Deepa Mehta's romantic comedy Republic of Love. Memorable television performances include recurring roles on The West Wing, The Crow and The Dead Zone. She also co-starred with Campbell Scott and Darryl Hannah in the sci-fi miniseries Final Days of Planet Earth.
Mathew was part of the multi-discipline cast of the award winning film Shadow Pleasures, inspired by the work of Michael Ondaatje.
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Bobbie (Suleka Mathew) is one of Christina's best friends and best nurses. She is smart, honest, caring and funny, yet she also fights personal insecurities. She has a prosthetic leg, although there is some question as to how she originally lost her leg. Bobbie is one of the few nurses with whom Christina is completely open, and the two have a very strong bond that translates into an excellent working relationship. On the romantic front, Bobbie is somewhat hesitant, although she is open to advances by a handsome EMT.
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