Victoria Ainsle Pratt (born December 18, 1970) is a Canadian actress, former fitness model, and author best known for her roles in action and science fiction television series such as “Cleopatra 2525” and “Mutant X.”

Born in Chesley, Ontario, she graduated summa cum laude from York University in Toronto with a degree in kinesiology and went on to work in the university’s Human Performance Lab, where she tested elite professional athletes including players from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, and San Jose Sharks.

She reportedly received an offer of a scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in physiotherapy at the University of Toronto but chose instead to focus on fitness and modeling, collaborating with fitness publisher Robert Kennedy, writing for his magazines, and co-authoring a book on fitness and bodybuilding.​

Encouraged by Kennedy to explore acting, she studied at the Actors Network in Toronto and transitioned from fitness modeling and martial arts into television and film. 

She first gained notice with roles in Canadian and international series, appearing in projects such as “Once a Thief: Family Business” before landing the part of the warrior Sarge in the science fiction series “Cleopatra 2525” (2000–2001) and later the feral mutant Shalimar Fox in the superhero series “Mutant X” (2001–2004), which brought her a devoted fan following.

Her screen work has included guest and recurring roles on shows such as “Xena: Warrior Princess,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Day Break,” and “Ghost Whisperer,” as well as television movies and features like “Blacktop,” “Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep,” “Murder at the Presidio,” “House of the Dead 2,” and various independent thrillers.

Known for her athleticism, Victoria Pratt is a competitive track-and-field medalist and a blue belt in Shotokan karate, and she has frequently performed action-oriented roles that draw on her physical training.​

In addition to her acting career, Victoria Pratt has established herself as an author. Her debut novel, “Double Down,” a “sexy murder mystery” set in the world of Las Vegas high-stakes gambling, was published in 2016 and launched a planned crime series, reflecting her interest in suspense and strong, complex female protagonists.

She has promoted the book through interviews, readings, and convention appearances, positioning herself as both a genre actor and a crime novelist.​​

Her personal life has included relationships within the entertainment industry. She was previously married to director and producer T. J. Scott, who directed her in several projects, and in October 2019 she married American country music star Trace Adkins after meeting him on the set of the film “The Virginian.”