Avocado Toast is a Canadian comedy-drama web series, which premiered in 2020 on OutTVGo."A Sex Comedy Web Series 'Avocado Toast The Series'". Curve, April 15, 2020. The series stars Heidi Lynch as Molly, a woman in her early 30s who unexpectedly falls in love with a woman for the first time, and learns after coming out as bisexual to her parents that they have been in an open marriage for many years; meanwhile, her best friend Elle (Perrie Voss) simultaneously discovers that her mother is having an affair with a man young enough to be her brother.
The series was based in part on Lynch and Voss's own real-life experiences.
The cast also includes Faye Marsay, Brenda Robins, Kristian Bruun, Nelu Handa, Scott Cavalheiro, Andrew Moodie, Mag Ruffman, Clare McConnell, Alexander Nunez and Prince Amponsah.
Awards
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Canadian Screen AwardsMay 20, 2021Best Lead Performance in a Web Program or SeriesHeidi LynchPerrie VossBest Supporting Performance in a Web Program or SeriesKristian BruunMag RuffmanApril 16, 2023Best Original Program or Series, FictionCharlie David, Heidi Lynch, Perrie VossEric Volmers, "Calgarians, expats earn Canadian Screen Award nominations". Calgary Herald, February 22, 2023.Best Lead Performance in a Web Program or SeriesHeidi LynchPerrie VossBest Supporting Performance in a Web Program or SeriesPrince AmponsahNelu HandaClare McConnellBest Direction in a Web Program or SeriesSam Coyle — "With a Side of... Decaf American't-Have-Kids-O"
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