Headstrong, grounded and fierce, Malin Åkerman’s feisty personality makes her the perfect Canadian portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen. Fame and ethereal beauty aside, both Daenerys and Malin are independent individuals with scores of tenacity; it’s easy to imagine Malin earning the respect of Dothraki soldiers. As an actress, Malin is known for playing strong characters like Daenerys such as Silk Spectre II in Watchmen and Lara Axelrod in Billions. Determination and passion are traits shared by both women, driving them to work hard to achieve their goals.