Young actress captures TV award in L.A.

Ten year-old Mamie Laverock’s suitcase came back from a quick, spring break trip to Los Angeles a little bit heavier after picking up an acting award.

“I was completely surprised. I didn’t think they’d name me as the winner,” said Mamie, who was tied for first place  — for best performance in a TV series: recurring young actress 10 and under — with Peyton Kennedy, who appears in the TV show The Odd Squad, at the 36th Young Artists Awards.

Mamie, a Grade 5 student at Anderson elementary, has a recurring role as Rosaleen Sullivan on the Hallmark Channel’s series When Calls the Heart, which is shot in and around Langley.