Tonya Williams

Acting

Born July 12, 1958 · London, England, UK

Also known as Tonya Lee Williams

Biography

Tonya Williams is a Canadian actress, producer, and activist. Sometimes credited as Tonya Lee Williams, she is best known for her role as Dr. Olivia Barber Winters on the American daytime drama The Young and the Restless from 1990 to 2005 and 2007 to 2012. She is the founder and executive director of Reelworld Film Festival.

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Awards & recognition

Canada's Walk of Fame · 2025
Officer of the Order of Canada · 2025
12th Canadian Screen Awards · 2024
Black Theatre Workshop · 2012
NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series · 2002

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NAACP Image Award — Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series · 2000
Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · 2000 · nominated
Daytime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series · 1996 · nominated