Catherine Lough Haggquist

Catherine Lough Haggquist is the American actress who portrays the Fairy Godmother on ABC's Once Upon a Time.

Biography
A professional actor for over 20 years, Catherine Lough Haggquist’s numerous credits include lead roles on the series The Unprofessionals and Rockpoint PD as well as the feature The Thing Below. Supporting credits include Termination Point and The Stranger Game, recurring roles Dark Angel and Highlander as well as The X-Files, Outer Limits and Smallville. Doctor Who: the Movie, Stargate SG-1, and Paycheck are also among her favorites.

In addition to her acting, Cat opened Biz Books in Vancouver in 1996 and it has grown to become an international resource for people looking to expand their knowledge of film, television and theater. Time spent on the local and national boards of UBCP and ACTRA.

Watching her mentor John Juliani inspired her to begin sharing her vast industry knowledge. Since that decision, she has developed seminars and workshops designed to assist creative professionals with their business skills and empower them to get their careers focused and productive.

In March of 2008, Cat was honored to receive the Special Jury Award from Women in Film & Television Vancouver in recognition of her body of work and contribution to BC’s film industry.