GRACE STONE
Played By Athena Karkanis
Actor Bio
Athena Karkanis stars as Grace Stone on NBC's "Manifest."Karkanis co-starred on Netflix's "House of Cards," Timothy Sexton's "The Lottery" for Lifetime and AMC's "Low Winter Sun," opposite Mark Strong. She also had recurring arcs on CBS' "Zoo" and opposite Thomas Jane on SYFY's "The Expanse."Karkanis is well known in her native Canada for her roles as the wunderkind language specialist in the award-winning CBC drama "The Border," the fastidious object of affection in the quirky comedy"Almost Heroes" and the spoiled child star-turned-Ivy Leaguer in the popular dramedy "The Best Years." Other television appearances include "Supernatural," "The Firm," "Lost Girl," "Covert Affairs," "Murdoch Mysteries," "Republic of Doyle," "The Listener" and "Transporter."Horror fans recognize her from George Romero's "Survival of the Dead" and her recurring role in the "Saw" franchise.Karkanis' voice can be heard in countless cartoons and video games. She is classically trained in theater and has appeared on stages in New York, Toronto and Montreal, and regionally in the United States and Canada.Karkanis has a degree in political science from McGill University, speaks seven languages, has traveled the world, studies belly dance and runs marathons.
FAQs
As Ben happily reunites with Grace, Michaela has a different kind of reunion with Jared. Even though she loves him, she knows he ultimately belongs with Drea.
What is Grace's ethnicity in Manifest? ›
Life and career. Karkanis was born in Alberta and raised in Toronto. She is of Greek and Egyptian descent. In 2005, she made her screen debut in an episode of 1-800-Missing and later had a number of guest-starring, recurring and regular roles on Canadian television shows.
What happened to Grace's baby in Manifest? ›
The doctor arrived and it turned out that the doctor was the man who Grace, Ben and Adrian were supposed to save earlier, from Grace's calling. The doctor performed the operation on Grace and the baby was born n stable condition. Eden was placed in the incubator, because she had been born premature.
Why did Athena Karkanis quit Manifest? ›
Although Grace died, fans still hoped Athena wasn't leaving the show. Unfortunately, that was Manifest creator Jeff Rake's plan all along. The writer shared with Variety that Grace's death meant Athena had to exit the show as a full-time cast member.
What happened to Grace's baby? ›
In the series finale (May 2006), however, Leo tells a heavily pregnant Grace that he loves her. They subsequently raise their daughter, Lila, together. Lila ends up marrying Will's son, Ben, whom Will raises with his domestic partner, Vince.
Who does Jared end up with on Manifest? ›
Instead, Michaela returns to her life five and a half years later to find Jared has gotten married to her best friend Lourdes (Victoria Cartagena).
Why was Grace killed off in Manifest? ›
Killing Grace could have been her secret purpose. If Grace's death really was planned by the Callings, this would of course beg the obvious question: why did she have to die? It could be that the Callings deemed her death a step toward the Flight 828 passengers doing what needs to be done to survive the Death Date.
Do Ben and Grace have a baby? ›
However, Grace eventually starts to experience Callings, which to the Stones, means the baby is Ben's and not Danny's. However, they never complete an official paternity test. Grace eventually gives birth to a baby girl, Eden Stone, and stops receiving Callings after the baby is born.
Why is Cal older when Grace dies? ›
After all, the timing of his return (and where he appeared) does raise some interesting questions. Cal coming back five years older indicates that time travel is somehow at play. Presumably, he went to an unrevealed time and place for five years and came back seconds before his mother's death.
Who is Grace's baby daddy? ›
In the 11th season, Grace discovers that she is pregnant, the result of a one-night stand while on vacation, having hooked up with Leo on an airplane bathroom when she saw him while Will and Grace were flying to London. She decides to raise the child with Will, who is also having a child via surrogate.
Athena Karkanis wearing our Fake Pregnant Bump as Grace in season 2 of Manifest #ActingPregnant.
Who does Ben end up with in Manifest? ›
Later in life, Ben Stone got married to Grace and had two twins, Cal Stone and Olive Stone.
Why did Cal age in Manifest? ›
Presumably, the divine consciousness chose to add five years to Cal's age, and it's certainly no coincidence that Cal is now the age that he would be if the plane had never disappeared. From the looks of things, the divine consciousness must have felt that Cal needs to be older in order for him to complete his journey.
Will Grace be back on Manifest? ›
The series finale's big twist proved that Ben won't ever have to; Grace is alive again, and with Angelina now dead, he won't have to worry about the past repeating itself. Not only that, but their marriage won't have to endure the five and a half years they spent apart.
Who does TJ end up with in Manifest? ›
After Flight 828
After all of the drama surrounding the murder is over, he becomes close with the Stone family, pursuing a relationship with Olive.
Who did Grace have a baby with in manifest? ›
After she and her husband finally steady their lives together, Grace discovers she is pregnant but isn't confident in the baby's paternity and hides her pregnancy from Danny. However, Grace eventually starts to experience Callings, which to the Stones, means the baby is Ben's and not Danny's.
Who does Saanvi end up with in Manifest? ›
So does that mean Saanvi gets back with her ex, Alex (Sydney Morton)? In 2013, we find Alex waiting for Saanvi at the airport and admitting her decision to not go on the trip to Jamaica with her was a big mistake. (Ummm, who wants to tell her?) Saanvi happily accepts the apology and the couple reunites.
Is Grace in season 4 of Manifest? ›
Despite her character's death in the season 3 finale, actress Athena Karkanis did make a small cameo as Grace in part 1 of season 4.
