- Of Jamaican heritage (i.e. Nigerian IBO tribe, English, Scottish, Irish, Arawak descent).
- Member of ACTRA, SAG - AFTRA (L.A. local) and UDA. Served on ACTRA Montreal Council and Chaired the ACTRA Montreal Diversity and Inclusion committee (2018-2020). Is a member of the ACTRA National Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee (2012 - present).
- Is sensitive to environmental pollutants.
- Had intensive gymnastic training at a young age/attained level one at the Stunt Stage in 2012.
- Took singing classes at McGill University (Conservatory).
- Michael Clarke Duncan taught her how to play blackjack at the Montreal Casino. Beginner's luck netted her $100.
- After the callback for MTV's Undressed, Oscar nominated director Roland Joffé said of her performance that she is, "... a good actress. A natural.".
- Spent her formative years in Chambly, Quebec, Canada.
- Sylvia interviewed the musical group, Zap Mama, before they performed at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California. (1994).
- Daughter, Sage Stewart, is one of 3 Founding members and former rapper/beatmaker/songwriter of the Hip Hop group, Strange Froots (She performs as SageS).
- Sylvia released her first single, Despite You, on iTunes on November 12, 2014.
- Sylvia founded 'Les Produits de Beaute EHMFROOT', a vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free beauty product company, to address the needs of those who want to reduce their toxic burden.
- Sylvia appears in the movie, My Salinger Year (2020) . Out of 800 films, this film was chosen to open the 2020 Berlinale Film Festival.
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