Born in Calgary to a truck driver, Joel, and librarian, Gail, Durance grew up with an older brother and sister on a turkey farm in Three Hills, Alberta. After school, she moved to Vancouver to start her acting career, which has primarily included low-budget horror films and guest roles on sci-fi TV shows.
First discovered by well known agent/talent scout Jeff Palffy, formerly of Ford Models, now with PMG Management in Vancouver. Ranked #63 on FHM's Sexiest Women in the world 2005. Named #38 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006). Sister-in-law of Jeff Palffy. Is of French Candian descent. Named #20 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2007" supplement. (2007).