Kelly Rowan (born October 26, 1965) is a Canadian film and television actress and former fashion model. A native of Ottawa, Rowan studied acting in London and New York City before working as a model. She was subsequently featured in the horror film "The Gate" (1987) before earning critical acclaim for her performance in the Canadian television film "Adrift", for which she won a Gemini Award for Best Actress. After a lead role in ' (1995), Rowan starred as Mattie Shaw on the series ' (1996–1997).