[1] She co-starred as Grace Sherman in Cedar Cove, and has had major roles as Muriel in Virgin River, Jean Loring in Arrow and Celia Hudson in Nancy Drew.

Rothery began dance lessons at age nine, and in 1995 looked upon that as the beginning of her career in entertainment.

[3] From ages 19–27, Rothery switched to radio, variously working and performing for CJAZ-FM, KISS-FM, and CKWX.

[6] Two more Leo nominations were for acting in The Collector, and portraying Janet Fraiser in Stargate SG-1.

[3] Rothery describes herself as a native of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada,[3] having been raised there by her grandparents.