samantha halfpenny | Actor from Ontario, Canada Samantha Halfpenny has appeared in several films, television, and theatre productions. You may have seen him/her in American Idol Christmas, Twitches Too, Pompeii and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World to name just a few. A native of Ontario, Canada Samantha has been pursuing acting since she was 10. Theatrically and musically trained Samantha has learned improvisation starring in multiple theatrical plays.