Jimmy Fallon sings "Sto lat" to Canadian-Polish actress Veronika Slowikowska
Veronika Slowikowska, an actress of Polish descent and a Saturday Night Live cast member, appeared on Jimmy Fallon's show on her 31st birthday. The host and audience sang her the Polish birthday song "Sto lat".
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Canadian-Polish actress Veronika Slowikowska appeared on Thursday's episode of "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" at the NBC studio. According to Filmweb, the episode aired on 29 October 2026, her 31st birthday.
A surprise in the studio
The host had prepared a surprise for the actress. After a short Polish lesson, Jimmy Fallon and the studio audience sang her "Sto lat", the traditional Polish birthday song. Filmweb reports that the clip went viral on Polish social media.
Who is Veronika Slowikowska?
The actress was born on 29 October 1995 in Barrie, in the Canadian province of Ontario. Her parents are from Poland and emigrated to Canada shortly before she was born. Slowikowska is happy to talk about the Polish traditions of her childhood. In one interview she said she is a fan of the Polish sitcom "Świat według Kiepskich".
She began her career in Toronto, where she developed her acting and comedy skills. She performed with the improv group Bad Dog Theatre Company, among others. On television she appeared in the series "Degrassi: Next Class" and "What We Do in the Shadows", where she played Shanice, a member of a group of vampire hunters. She also appeared in the Canadian comedy series "Homeschooled" and in the Prime Video and Hulu co-production "Davey & Jonesie's Locker".
In 2023 she began co-hosting the podcast "nevermind" with Kyle Chase. Short sketches posted on social media have also brought her popularity. Her Instagram account now has more than a million followers.
A breakthrough on Saturday Night Live
A key moment in her career was joining the cast of "Saturday Night Live". Her place in the show's 51st season was announced in September 2025.
The actress is also building a film career. In 2026 she played her first leading role in the comedy "Stephanie, Bride to Be", which also starred Amy Sedaris and Michael Imperioli, known from "The Sopranos". Slowikowska also makes music: under the name Me As a Girl she records indie pop songs.
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