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Kristin Kreuk Profile |
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Birth Date: December 30, 1982
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Birth Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Birth Name: Kristin Laura Kreuk
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Height: 5'4"
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Biography |
Kristin Laura Kreuk was born December 30th, 1982, in
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The easy-going daughter
of a Dutch father and Chinese mother, both of whom are
landscape architects, Kristin led a regular life prior to
stardom. She proceeded through her schooling as an
unassuming yet attention-getting girl.
She enjoyed acting classes, but was not serious about the
trade. That is, until a casting director faxed her (and
every British Columbian) high school about a casting call
for the CBC series Edgemont. Kreuk entered and "got lucky,"
as she says; suddenly, she was a television actress.
Since Edgemont is filmed in Vancouver, Kreuk stayed at her
parents' house as her star rose. Her character, Laurel Yeung,
is the mysterious pretty girl from out of town, and she is
one of the favorites on the Canadian semi-melodrama, which
can also be seen on the FOX Family Channel.
Not to be deterred by the pressures of success and hard
work, Kreuk attended another audition for a Vancouver-based
television program: the WB series Smallville, which focuses
on the young life of comic book hero Superman and his alter
ego Clark Kent. Kreuk was cast as Lana Lang, the gorgeous,
popular cheerleader-type girl who precedes Superman's
long-time love, Lois Lane. Since taking on another popular
show, Kristin has done nothing but flex her unfaltering
acting muscle.
Shooting two shows concurrently has left Kristin Kreuk
little time to pursue other projects. She has had to
postpone plans to study psychology and forensic science at
British Columbia's Simon Fraser University. Considering it
took her a few years to move out of her parents' house, she
will probably take her time when it comes to going back to
school.
Recently, Kreuk played the title role in a made-for-TV
version of Snow White, and became a spokesmodel for
Neutrogena skin care products, following in the footsteps of
fellow hotties Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mandy Moore. While
she loves Vancouver enough to never move to Hollywood and
claims that she's uncertain about whether or not she'll
continue to act, rest assured that her talent and
jaw-dropping looks will bring her more roles in the future. |
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Other
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Attended Eric Hamber High School.
Was initally planning to go to university for psychology or
environmental studies.
Was the last member to be cast for "Edgemont" (2000). The
"Edgemont" (2000) casting director sent a fax to all the
high schools in British Columbia for an "exotic" looking
girl to play the part of Laurel.
Parents are both are landscape architects. Father, Peter, is
Dutch; Mother, Deanna Che, is Indonesian Chinese making her
Eurasian like fellow actresses Jessica Anderson, Devon Aoki,
China Chow, Kelly Hu, Jaymee Ong, Maggie Q and actors Andrew
Johnston, Brandon Lee, Keanu Reeves, Rob Schneider, Russell
Wong and Michael Wong.
Voted in at #10 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll,
U.K. edition. [June 2002]
Came in at #71 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American
edition. [June 2002]
Voted #24 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list [2003]
Had never worked professionally as an actress before
"Edgemont" (2000) (but had done stage work).
Is the latest Neutrogena model, following in Jennifer Love
Hewitt and Mandy Moore's footsteps.
Shares a birthday with actress Eliza Dushku and some famous
athletes: Tiger Woods, NBA superstar LeBron James and former
Olympic sprinter Ben Johnson.
Femme Fatales (January/February 2005). She is #1 on their 50
Sexiest Women of the Year list.
Named #67 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list.
#18 on askmen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women in 2005
Her younger sister's name is Justine.
Growing up she did gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, and
theater (in high school).
Has a purple belt in karate
Does not smoke
Her favorite shows are Friends, Third Watch, CSI and ER.
Admires Cate Blanchett and Jodie Foster. |
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