Virgin River’s fifth season on Netflix brings in several new faces,

and one of the standout additions is Kandyse McClure, who portrays Kaia in the series.

If you’re wondering where you’ve seen her before, McClure has an extensive acting career,

with roles in popular shows like Supernatural and Battlestar Galactica. Here’s an introduction to Virgin River’s latest cast member, Kandyse McClure.

1. Meet Kandyse McClure:

Kandyse McClure is a Canadian actress known for her role as Kaia in Virgin River. Although she grew up in Vancouver, she was born in South Africa. After graduating from West Vancouver Secondary School in 1998, McClure pursued a career in television.

Virgin River is a highly popular Netflix drama series that follows the story of Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge), a nurse practitioner who relocates to a small town for a fresh start. McClure’s character, Kaia, is introduced in the fifth season.

Kaia is a firefighter who encounters Mel during an unexpected baby delivery, leading to an intriguing storyline with Preacher (Colin Lawrence).

3. Notable Roles:

Kandyse McClure boasts an impressive resume with over 70 projects to her name. In addition to Virgin River, she has made significant appearances in shows like Higher Ground, Da Vinci’s Inquest, Battlestar Galactica, Persons Unknown, Hemlock Grove, Ghost Wars, Charmed, and Motherland: Fort Salem. She has also guest-starred in The Imperfects, Family Law, Snowpiercer, The Flash, V-Wars, The Good Doctor, and Supernatural.”