Jessica Matten is a talented Canadian actress who is well-known for her portrayal of Bernadette Manuelito in the AMC TV series “Dark Winds.”
The 38-year-old actress is also famous for playing the characters Sokanon and Sam Woodburn in “Frontier” (2016 – 2018) and Tribal (2020 – 2021) respectively.
Profile Summary
Birth Name | Jessica Matten |
Age | 38 years old |
Birth Date | November 03, 1985 |
Birth Place | Edmonton, Alberta |
Nationality | Canadian |
Profession | Actress |
Parents | Father: N/A Mother: Theresa Ducharme |
Boyfriend | Brendt Thomas Diabo (Rumored) |
Height | 5′ 9½” 177 cm 1.77 m |
Weight | 58 kg 128 lbs |
Hair Color | Brown |
Eye Color | Brown |
Net Worth | $2 Million |
Social links | Instagram |
Early Life & Background
Jessica Matten was born on November 30, 1985, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Jessica takes pride in her Canadian roots, deeply connected to her Metis-Cree heritage from the Red River, and proudly carries the legacy of Cuthbert Grant, the renowned rebel Metis leader who led his people in the historic Battle of the Seven Oaks 1812-14, before his more-famous nephew Louis Riel who was born in the year 1844.
Matten’s mother is Theresa Ducharme. However, details about her father, siblings, and extended family remain private and are yet to be shared with the public.
In terms of education, Matten’s journey led her to earn a science degree in human ecology from the respected University of Alberta.

Acting Career
Jessica Matten’s journey in acting began in 2010 with the short film “Pigs,” where she played the character Woman. That same year, she took on the role of Jana in “Eddie’s Stereotype.”
Moving forward, in 2011, Jessica played the role of Asian Girl 2 in “Footsteps Into Gangland.” The following year, she was Blake’s Girlfriend in “Best Day Ever: Aiden Kesler 1994-2011” (2012) and portrayed Delia in the short film “A Red Girl’s Reasoning.”
In 2012, Jessica contributed to the TV series “Level Up” with her role as Alexis. Her involvement extended to “Robot Love,” where she played Danielle. Pilgrims, a short film released the same year, featured Jessica as Young Big Girl.
Transitioning to 2013, Jessica continued to showcase her talent in the short film “Pilgrims,” embodying the character of Young Big Girl. In 2014–2015, she played Gina in the TV series “Blackstone,” appearing in 12 episodes and earning recognition for her performance.
Her journey in television continued with “Mohawk Girls” (2016), where she portrayed Anishnawbe Girl. Jessica then took on the role of Sokanon in the TV series “Frontier” (2016–2018), appearing in 18 episodes in total.
In 2018–2019, Jessica joined the cast of “Burden of Truth” as Gerrilyn Spence, contributing to 14 episodes. Following this, she appeared in “Shadowhunters” (2017) as Maria.
The year 2019 saw Jessica in “Hudson & Rex,” portraying Odina Wilmot in two episodes. In 2020, she took on the role of Fiona in “The Empty Man.” Additionally, Jessica played Sam Woodburn in the TV series “Tribal” (2020–2021), appearing in 18 episodes.
Her television career continued to flourish in 2022 with the TV series “Dark Winds,” where she played Bernadette Manuelito in 12 episodes. That same year, Jessica participated in the TV special “Would It Kill You to Laugh?” as Madison-Dancer.
Looking ahead, she is set to be part of the film “Rez Ball” and the highly anticipated “Avatar: The Last Airbender – Echoes and Aftershocks,” both in production and slated for release in 2025.
Personal Life
Matten is one of the founders of The Counting Coup Indigenous Film Academy (“CCIFA”), a place that helps new artists from First Nations, Metis, and Inuit groups learn about making movies.
At CCIFA, people can gain skills and practical experience in the world of film. Besides that, she is also the boss at 7 Forward Entertainment, a special company owned by Indigenous people, and it’s located on the lively West Coast of Canada.
In regards to her romantic life, Matten is rumored to be in a relationship with “Brendt Thomas Diabo.”

Filmography
Year | Title | Type | Role |
---|---|---|---|
2025 | Avatar the Last Airbender: Echoes and Aftershocks | Pre-production | – |
2023 | Rez Ball | Post-production | Heather Hobbs |
2022 | Dark Winds | TV Series | Bernadette Manuelito |
2020 | Tribal | TV Series | Sam Woodburn |
2020 | The Empty Man | – | Fiona |
2019 | Hudson & Rex | TV Series | Odina Wilmot |
2018 | Burden of Truth | TV Series | Gerrilyn Spence |
2017 | Sleepwalk | Short | Alicia |
2017 | Ways to Water | Short | Girl at Party |
2017 | Shadowhunters | TV Series | Maria |
2016 | Mohawk Girls | TV Series | Anishnawbe Girl (as Jessica Yee) |
2015 | Blackstone | TV Series | Gina |
2013 | Robot Love | – | Danielle |
2013 | Pilgrims | Short | Young Big Girl |
2012 | Level Up | TV Series | Alexis |
2012 | Best Day Ever: Aiden Kesler 1994-2011 | – | Blake’s Girlfriend |
2012 | A Red Girl’s Reasoning | Short | Delia |
2011 | Footsteps Into Gangland | – | Asian Girl 2 (as Jessica Yee) |
2010 | Eddie’s Stereotype | – | Jana |
2010 | Pigs | Short | Woman |
Image Source – Google
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7p7XLpq6epJxjvLOzjqOcrKuZmK5uucCtq56mXw%3D%3D