Emilie Ullerup
Career
Active 2006 – present
Biography
About Emilie Ullerup
Emilie Ullerup stands 5'8" with blonde hair and blue eyes, a natural beauty whose average build and 34B bust have accompanied her through two decades in acting. The Danish actress, born in Copenhagen on 27 October 1984, grew up in a diplomatic family, the daughter of Ove Ullerup-Petersen. She finished high school in Copenhagen in 2003, then moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, to attend the Vancouver Film School, graduating in 2005.
Her career began in 2006 with a role on the Battlestar Galactica remake as Julia Brynn, airing on the Sci Fi Channel. She became widely known for playing Ashley Magnus in the first two seasons of Sanctuary, a part that ended when her character was written out. Fans debated her departure heatedly and many hoped she would return, but the show was cancelled in 2012. In 2016 she was cast as Bree O'Brien in Chesapeake Shores, adding another substantial role to her resume.
Now 41 years old, Ullerup has remained active in television since her debut, a run of about 20 years. Her early training in Vancouver shaped her work, and her Danish roots remain a defining part of her identity. She has also built a social media following of 127k on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse into her projects and daily life.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2006-present (started around 21 years old; 20 years active)
- Birthplace
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 123 lbs (or 56 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–26–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.72
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 127k (as of July 2026)
Frequently asked
What was her first television role?
Her first role was Julia Brynn on the Battlestar Galactica remake in 2006, which aired on the Sci Fi Channel.
Why did she leave Sanctuary?
Her character was written out of the show during the first two seasons, and despite fan campaigns to bring her back, the show was cancelled in 2012.
What is her most recent major TV role?
In 2016 she was cast as Bree O'Brien in Chesapeake Shores.
Did you know
- She moved from Copenhagen to Vancouver in 2004 to study at the Vancouver Film School, after graduating high school in 2003.
- Her departure from Sanctuary sparked a heated debate among fans who wanted her character to return before the show ended.
- She is the daughter of Ove Ullerup-Petersen, reflecting her diplomatic family background.
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