Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but a dual citizen with a British passport, Helene Udy is best known for playing edgy, rough hewn and often sympathetic portrayals of misunderstood characters's the most of which to date is the series regular prostitute "Myra" on the popular CBS TV Western Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. One of two daughters, Helene began her acting career as a child in Canadian shows for the CBC, CTV and Global Canadian television networks. She studied at Montreal's Dome Theater school and pursued a degree in film at Montreal's Dawson College, while continuing her acting career in Canadian movies , with Dr. D. Rutledge Taylor, which took her to Africa and Malaysia in 2005. In her free time,Helene is also an acrobat who's disciplines include The areal silks and partner hand balancing. She also works in ketch comedy and is presently developing and producing sketches for her web comedy sketch series "Sexy Fun Kitty What".
Younger sister of Claudia Udy.
She owns "5k Films/Durangho Pictures" (formerly "Fatty Productions") with actor Mills Pierre.
Teaches yoga. Was certified in 1994.
Helene parents met in Ehtiopia at an Embassy party while her father was working for the Emperor Heili Selassi and her mother was a Sargent major in the Isreali army.
