A “newish” immigrant tries to rebuild her acting career in Canada while navigating motherhood, marriage and the absurdities of starting over.

NEWISH is a scripted comedy-drama about Natasha, a Ukrainian immigrant who starts over in Canada just before turning forty.

Once a successful actress, she now works as a manicurist while navigating newcomer life, raising her daughter, supporting her husband Vlad through depression, and trying to understand a new culture. Despite the setbacks, Natasha keeps auditioning, determined to rebuild her acting career, with support from her friend and co-worker Jay.

With humour, self-irony, and heart, Newish explores immigration, family, and midlife — and how holding on to a dream can keep us moving forward.

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WHAT IS NEWISH?

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NEWISH

Scripted Comedy-Drama Series

6 episodes, 11 min each

Canada, 2026

Created by Anna Onofrey