‘Covert Affairs’ star Christopher Gorham honoured by CNIB

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TORONTO — Christopher Gorham, star of the made-in-Toronto series Covert Affairs, will be honoured Saturday by the CNIB.

The organization that provides support and resources to Canadians who are blind or partially blind is recognizing the actor for his portrayal of blind special agent Auggie Anderson on the Showcase series.

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Gorham, 39, has received training from CNIB specialists to ensure his portrayal of the character is authentic.

The CNIB said Gorham and the show have increased awareness of, and battled stereotypes around, blindness and vision loss.

The star will be presented with the Seeing Beyond Vision Loss Special Achievement Award at a ceremony at the CNIB Centre on Bayview Avenue.

Gorham, who starred on Ugly Betty and Popular, is in his fourth season of Covert Affairs.