Saturday Night Live is shaking things up for season 51 with a new wave of talent, and Veronika Slowikowska is among the fresh faces joining the iconic cast. The 29-year-old comedian first caught attention with her surreal sketches on TikTok and Instagram, where her absurd humor and quick wit earned her a devoted following. Since then, she’s broken into television with roles in Davey & Jonesie’s Locker and Netflix’s Tires. Now, she’s ready to bring her unique comedic voice to Studio 8H.
Find out more about her below.
Born in Barrie, Ontario, in 1995, Veronika studied at the Randolph College for the Performing Arts before joining the Canadian Film Centre’s Actors’ Conservatory.
Before landing her spot on SNL, Veronika carved out a space for herself online through surreal, offbeat sketches on Instagram and TikTok. Her account, @veronika.is.stupid, has amassed more than a million followers thanks to her strange, relatable, and distinctly absurd humor. She often collaborates with fellow comedian Kyle Chase, and their quirky videos have become fan favorites across her social media platforms.
In 2024, Veronika starred in the Canadian sci-fi comedy Davey & Jonesie’s Locker, playing one of two best friends who travel through bizarre alternate universes.
