Tapping's brother Steven passed away suddenly in December of 2006. |
Before filming, she likes to research the scientific aspects of each Stargate SG-1 episode so she will understand what her character says. |
Coronation Street was her and her mother's favorite TV show when Amanda was younger. |
She co-founded the Canadian comedy group "Random Acts". |
She appeared in episodes of two different series entitled "Avatar": The X Files and Stargate SG-1. |
She graduated from the University of Windsor's school of dramatic art |
Her first child, daughter Olivia Kovacs, was born on March 22nd, 2005 at 6:29 PM |
When born, her daughter Olivia weighed 9 lbs 4ozs and was a length of 22 inches. |
Although she is signed on for a full, 20-episode season of Stargate next year, it will be divided between Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis. |
Of the other four original Stargate SG-1 regulars, she is the only one who did not meet and/or work with Richard Dean Anderson before the series began |
She graduated from the University of Windsor's school of dramatic art. |
She has a dog named Abbie. |
Her brothers' names are Richard, Christopher and Stephen. One is a biochemist, and another, her twin, is a computer programmer |
According to her official website, Amanda suffered two miscarriages in the 14 months prior to her pregnancy with Olivia. |
she loves old rock and Meat Loaf. She also likes classic music. |