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| name = Kristin Kreuk | name = Kristin Kreuk
| image = Kristin Kreuk at WonderCon 2013 (8609402842).jpg | image = Kristin Kreuk at WonderCon 2013 (8609402842).jpg
| caption = Kreuk in 2013 | caption = Kristin Kreuk in 2013
| birth_name = Kristin Laura Kreuk | birth_name = Kristin Laura Kreuk
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1982|12|30}} | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1982|9|30}}
| birth_place = ], ], Canada | birth_place = ], ], ]
| occupation = Actress, producer | occupation = Actress, producer
| nationality = Canadian | nationality = Canadian
| years_active = 2000–present | years_active = 2000–present
| residence = ], ], Canada | residence = ], ], ]
}} }}


'''Kristin Laura Kreuk''' ({{IPAc-en|k|r|uː|k}};<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/organization/standards-guidelines/ijkl/#k |title=NLS/BPH: Other Writings, Say How? A Pronunciation Guide to Names of Public Figures |publisher=Loc.gov |date= |accessdate=2010-07-24}}</ref> born December 30, 1982) is a Canadian actress. Debuting on Canadian ] '']'', she became most known for her roles as ] in the ] television series '']'' (2001–2008), and as Catherine Chandler in ] sci-fi series '']'' (2012–2016). '''Kristin Laura Kreuk''' ({{IPAc-en|k|r|uː|k}};<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/organization/standards-guidelines/ijkl/#k |title=NLS/BPH: Other Writings, Say How? A Pronunciation Guide to Names of Public Figures |publisher=Loc.gov |date= |accessdate=2010-07-24}}</ref> born on ], ] in ], ], ]) is a Canadian-born film and television actress. While officially debutting on Canadian ] '']'', she eventually became most prominent and perhaps best known for her roles as ] in the ] television series '']'' (2001–2008), and as Catherine Chandler in ] sci-fi series '']'' (2012–2016).


She has also starred in movies such as '']'' (2001), '']'' (2009), and '']'' (2011). She has also starred in several movies such as '']'' (2001), '']'' (2009) and '']'' (2011).


==Early life== ==Early Life==
Kreuk was born in ], ],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/kristin-kreuk/bio/160978|title=Kristen Kreuk |publisher=].com|accessdate=November 4, 2009}}</ref> to Peter Kreuk and Deanna Che, two landscape architects.<ref name="tribute">{{cite web|url=http://www.tribute.ca/people/kristin-kreuk/10365/ |title=Kristin Kreuk biography and filmography |publisher=] |accessdate=April 17, 2014}}</ref> Her father is of ] descent, her mother is of ] descent, born in ], and her maternal grandmother was ].<ref>. Retrieved February, 2007.</ref> She has a younger sister, Justine Kreuk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chatelaine.com/living/actress-kristin-kreuk-is-returning-to-the-big-screen/ |title=Actress Kristin Kreuk is returning to the big screen - Chatelaine|publisher=]|date=December 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/kristin-kreuk/bio/160978|title=Kristin Kreuk Biography |magazine=]|accessdate=2014-04-17}}</ref> Kreuk was born on September 30, 1982 in ], ], ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/kristin-kreuk/bio/160978|title=Kristen Kreuk |publisher=].com|accessdate=November 4, 2009}}</ref> to Peter Kreuk and Deanna Che, of whom are both landscape architects.<ref name="tribute">{{cite web|url=http://www.tribute.ca/people/kristin-kreuk/10365/ |title=Kristin Kreuk biography and filmography |publisher=] |accessdate=April 17, 2014}}</ref> Her father is of ] descent, her mother is of ] descent, born in ] and her maternal grandmother was of ].<ref>. Retrieved February, 2007.</ref> She also has a younger kid sister, namely Justine Kreuk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chatelaine.com/living/actress-kristin-kreuk-is-returning-to-the-big-screen/ |title=Actress Kristin Kreuk is returning to the big screen - Chatelaine|publisher=]|date=December 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/kristin-kreuk/bio/160978|title=Kristin Kreuk Biography |magazine=]|accessdate=2014-04-17}}</ref>


Kreuk trained in ]<ref name=tribute/><ref name="six">{{cite news |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/kristin-kreuk/ |title=Six questions with Chun-Li (Kristin Kreuk) |newspaper=] |date=February 27, 2009}}</ref> and ] at the national level until high school, but quit in grade 11 due to ].<ref name=six/> Kreuk was planning to study ] or psychology at ], and was surprised when a casting director for the CBC television series ''Edgemont'' contacted her at her high school.<ref name=tribute/> Kreuk had also trained in ]<ref name=tribute/><ref name="six">{{cite news |url=http://herocomplex.latimes.com/uncategorized/kristin-kreuk/ |title=Six questions with Chun-Li (Kristin Kreuk) |newspaper=] |date=February 27, 2009}}</ref> and ] at the national level until high school, but quit in grade 11 due to ].<ref name=six/> Kreuk was also planning to study either ] or psychology at ], and where and as to while, she was also greatly surprised when a casting director for the CBC television series ''Edgemont'' had contacted her she was still at her high school.<ref name=tribute/>


==Career== ==Career==
===Television=== ===Television===
] ]
After filming the first season of '']'' (a teenage soap opera set at a Vancouver-area high school) and getting herself an agent, Kreuk landed the lead role of Snow White in a TV movie, '']'', which aired on ], and later released on DVD, in 2002. In mid-2004, Kreuk took the role of Tenar for the ] two-part miniseries '']''. The miniseries was filmed in Vancouver, directed by ] and broadcast on December 13, 2004. After filming the first season of '']'' (a teenage soap opera set at a Vancouver-area high school) and getting herself an agent, Kreuk landed the lead role of Snow White in a TV movie, '']'', which aired on ], and later released on DVD, in 2002. In mid-2004, Kreuk took the role of Tenar for the ] two-part miniseries '']''. The miniseries was filmed in Vancouver, directed by ] and broadcast on December 13, 2004.


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In 2010, she portrayed ]'s sister Tirzah in the TV movie '']'', which aired in Canada and later on ABC in the United States. In 2010, she portrayed ]'s sister Tirzah in the TV movie '']'', which aired in Canada and later on ABC in the United States.


Kreuk was involved with two pilots that did not get picked up: a 2010 CBS sitcom entitled ''Hitched'' (which was co-created by ], who was also the creator of ''Chuck'')<ref>{{cite web|first=Rick|last=Porter|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/04/kristin-kreuk-gets-un-hitched.html|title=Kristin Kreuk gets un-'Hitched'|website=]|publisher=]|location=Chicago, Illinois|date=April 15, 2010|accessdate=April 29, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411215447/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/04/kristin-kreuk-gets-un-hitched.html|archivedate=April 11, 2012|df=}}</ref> and a 2011 NBC drama series called '']'', which was developed by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aoltv.com/2011/03/09/kristin-kreuk-joins-17th-precinct/|title=Kristin Kreuk Joins '17th Precinct' -- This Pilot Keeps Getting Better!|publisher=]|accessdate=April 29, 2012}}</ref> Kreuk was also involved with 2 pilots that did not get picked up: a 2010 CBS sitcom entitled ''Hitched'' (which was co-created by ], who was also the creator of ''Chuck'')<ref>{{cite web|first=Rick|last=Porter|url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/04/kristin-kreuk-gets-un-hitched.html|title=Kristin Kreuk gets un-'Hitched'|website=]|publisher=]|location=Chicago, Illinois|date=April 15, 2010|accessdate=April 29, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120411215447/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/04/kristin-kreuk-gets-un-hitched.html|archivedate=April 11, 2012|df=}}</ref> and a 2011 NBC drama series called '']'', which was developed by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aoltv.com/2011/03/09/kristin-kreuk-joins-17th-precinct/|title=Kristin Kreuk Joins '17th Precinct' -- This Pilot Keeps Getting Better!|publisher=]|accessdate=April 29, 2012}}</ref>


In February 2012, Kreuk was announced as the lead female character in ]'s reboot of '']'',<ref>{{cite web|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/02/kristin-kreuk-beauty-the-beast-role-the-cw-smallville-star/|title=The CW Finds Its Beauty: ‘Smallville’s Kristin Kreuk To Star In ‘Beauty & The Beast’ Pilot|website=]|publisher=]|location=Los Angeles, California|date=February 16, 2012|accessdate=February 19, 2012}}</ref> which was picked up on May 11, 2012, and started airing in Fall 2012.<ref>{{cite web|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/cw-picks-up-carrie-diaries-arrow-cult-beauty-and-the-beast-first-cut-to-series/#more-270667|title=CW Picks Up ‘Carrie Diaries’, ‘Arrow’, ‘Cult’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘First Cut’ To Series|website=Deadline Hollywood|publisher=]|location=Los Angeles, California|date=May 11, 2012|accessdate=May 11, 2012}}</ref> The CW announced in October 2015 that the show's upcoming fourth season, scheduled to air over the summer of 2016, would be its final season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/beauty-and-the-beast-season-4-cancelled-1201616777/|title=CW’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Ending After Season 4|last=Friedlander|first=Whitney|date=2015-10-13|language=en-US|access-date=2016-07-02}}</ref> The series finale aired on August 25, 2016. In February 2012, Kreuk was then announced as the lead female character in ]'s reboot of '']'',<ref>{{cite web|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/02/kristin-kreuk-beauty-the-beast-role-the-cw-smallville-star/|title=The CW Finds Its Beauty: ‘Smallville’s Kristin Kreuk To Star In ‘Beauty & The Beast’ Pilot|website=]|publisher=]|location=Los Angeles, California|date=February 16, 2012|accessdate=February 19, 2012}}</ref> which was picked up on May 11, 2012, and started airing in Fall 2012.<ref>{{cite web|first=Nellie|last=Andreeva|url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/05/cw-picks-up-carrie-diaries-arrow-cult-beauty-and-the-beast-first-cut-to-series/#more-270667|title=CW Picks Up ‘Carrie Diaries’, ‘Arrow’, ‘Cult’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘First Cut’ To Series|website=Deadline Hollywood|publisher=]|location=Los Angeles, California|date=May 11, 2012|accessdate=May 11, 2012}}</ref> The CW announced in October 2015 that the show's upcoming fourth season, scheduled to air over the summer of 2016, would be its final season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/beauty-and-the-beast-season-4-cancelled-1201616777/|title=CW’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Ending After Season 4|last=Friedlander|first=Whitney|date=2015-10-13|language=en-US|access-date=2016-07-02}}</ref> The series finale aired on August 25, 2016.


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In 2018, Kreuk played the lead role in '']'', a ] production in which she portrays a "big-city lawyer who takes on a case for a group of sick girls in her hometown". The show premiered on January 10, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|first=Victoria|last=Ahearn|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/new-cbc-lineup-includes-dramas-with-kristin-kreuk-allan-hawco-paul-gross/article35097199/|title=New CBC lineup includes dramas with Kristin Kreuk, Allan Hawco|work=]|publisher=]|location=Toronto, Ontario, Canada|date=May 24, 2017|accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref><ref name="cbcbof">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/program/burden-of-truth| title=Burden of Truth|publisher=]|accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref> On April 5, 2018, The CW announced that they had acquired the rights to air the show beginning in Summer 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/cw-acquires-kristin-kreuk-legal-drama-e2-80-98burden-of-truth-e2-80-99/ar-AAvvpwG|title=CW Acquires Kristin Kreuk Legal Drama 'Burden of Truth' |work=Variety|date=April 5, 2018|accessdate=April 7, 2018}}</ref> The series has been renewed for a third season which will air on The CW in summer 2020. <ref>{{cite web |author= Vlada Gelman|url=https://tvline.com/2019/05/31/burden-of-truth-renewed-season-3-the-cw-kristin-kreuk/|title=TVLine Items: Burden of Truth Renewed at CW, Mrs. Maisel Adds Two and More |work=] |date=May 31, 2019 |access-date=June 26, 2019}}</ref> In 2018, Kreuk played the lead role in '']'', a ] production in which she portrays a "big-city lawyer who takes on a case for a group of sick girls in her hometown". The show premiered on January 10, 2018.<ref>{{cite news|first=Victoria|last=Ahearn|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/new-cbc-lineup-includes-dramas-with-kristin-kreuk-allan-hawco-paul-gross/article35097199/|title=New CBC lineup includes dramas with Kristin Kreuk, Allan Hawco|work=]|publisher=]|location=Toronto, Ontario, Canada|date=May 24, 2017|accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref><ref name="cbcbof">{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/program/burden-of-truth| title=Burden of Truth|publisher=]|accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref> On April 5, 2018, The CW announced that they had acquired the rights to air the show beginning in Summer 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/cw-acquires-kristin-kreuk-legal-drama-e2-80-98burden-of-truth-e2-80-99/ar-AAvvpwG|title=CW Acquires Kristin Kreuk Legal Drama 'Burden of Truth' |work=Variety|date=April 5, 2018|accessdate=April 7, 2018}}</ref> CBC has also renewed ''Burden of Truth'' for a second season and is set to start filming in June 2018.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/press-release/cbcs-burden-of-truth-is-back-in-session-season-two-filming-now-in-winnipeg| title=CBC's Burden of Truth is back in session: Season two filming now in Winnipeg| date=July 9, 2018| website=cbc.ca}}</ref>


===Films=== ===Films===
Kreuk appeared in the comedy film '']'' (2004), playing the girlfriend who cheats on the protagonist with a musician (played by ]). Kreuk also appeared in the comedy film '']'' (2004), playing the girlfriend who cheats on the protagonist with a musician (played by ]).


In early 2005, Kreuk signed on to the Canadian independent film '']'' (2007), playing Naseem, a vulnerable 17-year-old whose world is shattered by the trauma of the ] in 1947; the character also falls in love with an ex-] officer. In the summer of 2006, Kreuk starred in the short film, ''Dream Princess'' by ] ]. The film is a modern sci-punk retelling of the tale of '']'', with a twist. However, it never aired.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bravofact.com/shorts/details.asp?projectID=2683 |title=A Foundation To Assist Canadian Talent |publisher=Bravo!FACT |date= |accessdate=2010-07-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708092247/http://www.bravofact.com/shorts/details.asp?projectID=2683 |archivedate=2011-07-08 |df= }}</ref> Kreuk starred in the film '']'' (2009), in which she played the title character, ].<ref name="comingsoon">{{Cite web|last= |first= |title= Kristin Kreuk is Chun-Li in Street Fighter! |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=40381 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |date=2007-12-21 |accessdate=2007-12-21 |postscript= <!--None-->}}</ref> She tested for the sequel '']'' (2011), with the role going to ]. In early 2005, Kreuk then signed on to the Canadian independent film '']'' (2007), playing Naseem, a vulnerable 17-year-old whose world is shattered by the trauma of the ] in 1947; the character also falls in love with an ex-] officer. In the summer of 2006, Kreuk starred in the short film, ''Dream Princess'' by ] ]. The film is a modern sci-punk retelling of the tale of '']'', with a twist. However, it never aired.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bravofact.com/shorts/details.asp?projectID=2683 |title=A Foundation To Assist Canadian Talent |publisher=Bravo!FACT |date= |accessdate=2010-07-24 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708092247/http://www.bravofact.com/shorts/details.asp?projectID=2683 |archivedate=2011-07-08 |df= }}</ref> Kreuk starred in the film '']'' (2009), in which she played the title character, ].<ref name="comingsoon">{{Cite web|last= |first= |title= Kristin Kreuk is Chun-Li in Street Fighter! |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=40381 |publisher=ComingSoon.net |date=2007-12-21 |accessdate=2007-12-21 |postscript= <!--None-->}}</ref> She tested for the sequel '']'' (2011), with the role going to ].


In early 2010, Kreuk signed onto the Japanese horror film '']'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37854/a-set-visit-with-vampire |title=A Set Visit With the Vampire |publisher=Dreadcentral.com |accessdate=2010-07-24}}</ref> In 2010, Kreuk also starred in the music video "]" by musician ].<ref name="hill">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8xKbzE3Mw0|title=Hill - I Heard - Official Music Video|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-06-17}}</ref> In early 2010, Kreuk then signed onto the Japanese horror film '']'' (2011).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37854/a-set-visit-with-vampire |title=A Set Visit With the Vampire |publisher=Dreadcentral.com |accessdate=2010-07-24}}</ref> In 2010, Kreuk also starred in the music video "]" by musician ].<ref name="hill">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8xKbzE3Mw0|title=Hill - I Heard - Official Music Video|publisher=]|accessdate=2011-06-17}}</ref>


Kreuk stars as Heather in the film '']'' (2011), based on ]'s novel. She also stars as Tilda in the science fiction comedy film '']'' (2012). Kreuk also starred as Heather in the film '']'' (2011), based on ]'s novel. She also stars as Tilda in the science fiction comedy film '']'' (2012).


====Film production==== ====Film Production====
Kreuk, with Rosena Bhura, whom Kreuk met on the set of Partition, started a production company called ''Parvati Creative Inc'', which focuses on "human-centric films as seen through a female lens".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smallvilleph.com/2010/02/kristin-kreuk-talks-smallville-and-chuck/ |title=Kristin Kreuk talks "Smallville" and "Chuck" - February 1, 2010 |publisher=Fancast |date= |accessdate=2011-06-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straight.com/article-269313/smallvilles-kristin-kreuk-allison-mack-emcee-beyond-pink-gala-dinner |title=Smallville's Kristin Kreuk, Allison Mack to emcee Beyond Pink gala dinner |publisher=Straight.com |date= |accessdate=2011-06-25}}</ref> ''Parvati''{{'}}s first production was a short film directed by ] called ''Blink'', of which Kreuk is listed as an ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allisonmackweb.com/?p=2760 |title=INFO ON SHORT FILM BLINK |publisher=allisonmackweb.com |date= |accessdate=2011-07-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vimeo.com/39735595|title=Blink - Full Video|publisher=]|date= |accessdate=2012-04-29}}</ref> The second project was a comedy ] entitled "''Queenie''" which featured Kreuk's friend ]. Kreuk, with Rosena Bhura, whom Kreuk met on the set of Partition, started a production company called ''Parvati Creative Inc'', which focuses on "human-centric films as seen through a female lens".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smallvilleph.com/2010/02/kristin-kreuk-talks-smallville-and-chuck/ |title=Kristin Kreuk talks "Smallville" and "Chuck" - February 1, 2010 |publisher=Fancast |date= |accessdate=2011-06-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.straight.com/article-269313/smallvilles-kristin-kreuk-allison-mack-emcee-beyond-pink-gala-dinner |title=Smallville's Kristin Kreuk, Allison Mack to emcee Beyond Pink gala dinner |publisher=Straight.com |date= |accessdate=2011-06-25}}</ref> ''Parvati''{{'}}s first production was a short film directed by ] called ''Blink'', of which Kreuk is listed as an ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://allisonmackweb.com/?p=2760 |title=INFO ON SHORT FILM BLINK |publisher=allisonmackweb.com |date= |accessdate=2011-07-14}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://vimeo.com/39735595|title=Blink - Full Video|publisher=]|date= |accessdate=2012-04-29}}</ref> The second project was a comedy ] entitled "''Queenie''" which featured Kreuk's friend ].


===Advertising work=== ===Advertising Work===
] made her the spokesmodel for their new worldwide advertising campaign. In this role, Kreuk followed in the footsteps of fellow teen stars such as ] and ]. In 2005, she renewed her contract with Neutrogena for another two years, making her the company's longest-serving model spokesperson.<ref></ref> ] made her the spokesmodel for their new worldwide advertising campaign. In this role, Kreuk followed in the footsteps of fellow teen stars such as ] and ]. In 2005, she renewed her contract with Neutrogena for another two years, making her the company's longest-serving model spokesperson.<ref></ref>


===Voice acting=== ===Voice Acting===
In August 2017, Kreuk provided the voice for Princess Shuyan in ''Shuyan Saga'', a ] series set in an ancient Chinese martial arts fantasy universe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://steamcommunity.com/games/594680/announcements/detail/1446072242258442714| title=And the voice of Shuyan is...Kristin Kreuk!| date=August 8, 2017| publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet| user=MsKristinKreuk| number=890673506404323328| author=Kristin Kreuk| title=This was so much fun! Voice work is so specific and challenging. And the story of Shuyan is intelligent and empowering. Also. Yelling.| date=July 27, 2017}}</ref> She also reprised her role as Catherine Chandler from ''Beauty & the Beast'' on '']''.<ref>{{cite av media| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIRSzzFW9PA&t=1m4s| title=The Nerd on the CW {{!}} Robot Chicken {{!}} Adult Swim|publisher=]|date=November 3, 2015}}</ref> In August 2017, Kreuk provided the voice for Princess Shuyan in ''Shuyan Saga'', a ] series set in an ancient Chinese martial arts fantasy universe.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://steamcommunity.com/games/594680/announcements/detail/1446072242258442714| title=And the voice of Shuyan is...Kristin Kreuk!| date=August 8, 2017| publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet| user=MsKristinKreuk| number=890673506404323328| author=Kristin Kreuk| title=This was so much fun! Voice work is so specific and challenging. And the story of Shuyan is intelligent and empowering. Also. Yelling.| date=July 27, 2017}}</ref> She also reprised her role as Catherine Chandler from ''Beauty & the Beast'' on '']''.<ref>{{cite av media| url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIRSzzFW9PA&t=1m4s| title=The Nerd on the CW {{!}} Robot Chicken {{!}} Adult Swim|publisher=]|date=November 3, 2015}}</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal Life==
Kreuk has stated on '']'' in October 2012 that she is a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.recapo.com/live-with-kelly-ripa/live-with-kelly-interviews/kelly-michael-kristen-kreuk-new-series-beauty-and-the-beast/|title=Kelly & Michael: Kristin Kreuk New Series "Beauty and the Beast"|publisher=Recapo.com|accessdate=October 11, 2012}}</ref><ref name="veggie">{{cite web|url=http://girlsbydesign.com/blog/2009/06/20/tagine-and-camels/|title=Tagline and Camels- Kristin Kreuk's blog|publisher=Girlsbydesign.com|accessdate=June 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzzYMJermKE&t=3m9s|title=Kristin Kreuk LIVE interview talking Beauty and the Beast|publisher=]|accessdate=October 9, 2012}}</ref> She currently resides in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/936373827958|title=What Are You Reading on Set: Kristin Kreuk on "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi|publisher=]|date=May 8, 2017|accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref> Kreuk has also stated on '']'' in October 2012 that she is a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.recapo.com/live-with-kelly-ripa/live-with-kelly-interviews/kelly-michael-kristen-kreuk-new-series-beauty-and-the-beast/|title=Kelly & Michael: Kristin Kreuk New Series "Beauty and the Beast"|publisher=Recapo.com|accessdate=October 11, 2012}}</ref><ref name="veggie">{{cite web|url=http://girlsbydesign.com/blog/2009/06/20/tagine-and-camels/|title=Tagline and Camels- Kristin Kreuk's blog|publisher=Girlsbydesign.com|accessdate=June 18, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzzYMJermKE&t=3m9s|title=Kristin Kreuk LIVE interview talking Beauty and the Beast|publisher=]|accessdate=October 9, 2012}}</ref> She currently resides in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/936373827958|title=What Are You Reading on Set: Kristin Kreuk on "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi|publisher=]|date=May 8, 2017|accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref>


===NXIVM controversy=== ===NXIVM Controversy===
In November 2017, Kreuk and her ''Smallville'' co-star ] were linked to a ] organization known as ], which was founded by Keith Raniere. In March 2018, following Raniere's arrest, Kreuk disclosed on her ] account that she had joined NXIVM believing it was a "self-help" group but left in 2013, and was in minimal contact with any members of the group, nor had she witnessed any illegal or nefarious activities during her time in the group.<ref>{{cite web|first=Brent|last=Furdyk|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4115037/kristen-kreuk-allison-mack-sex-trafficking-cult/|title=Kristin Kreuk breaks silence on involvement in 'Smallville' co-star's alleged sex trafficking cult|work=]|date=March 30, 2018|accessdate=April 20, 2018}}</ref> In November 2017, Kreuk and her ''Smallville'' co-star ] were linked to a ] organization known as ], which was founded by Keith Raniere. In March 2018, following Raniere's arrest, Kreuk disclosed on her ] account that she had joined NXIVM believing it was a "self-help" group but left in 2013, and was in minimal contact with any members of the group, nor had she witnessed any illegal or nefarious activities during her time in the group. She stated that her involvement with the group was limited to taking courses.<ref>{{cite web|first=Brent|last=Furdyk|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/4115037/kristen-kreuk-allison-mack-sex-trafficking-cult/|title=Kristin Kreuk breaks silence on involvement in 'Smallville' co-star's alleged sex trafficking cult|work=]|date=March 30, 2018|accessdate=April 20, 2018}}</ref>


On September 19, 2019, Frank Parlato published an article claiming that Kreuk lied about her involvement in NXIVM. More than a student, Kreuk also served as coach and was still involved with NXIVM as late as 2016, contradicting her statement referenced in the above story.<ref>{{cite web|first=Frank|last=Parlato|url=https://frankreport.com/2019/09/21/actresses-kristin-kreuk-and-grace-park-silent-at-crucial-hour-as-nxivm-sex-slave-cult-exploited-women/|title=Actresses Kristin Kreuk and Grace Park – Silent at Crucial Hour – as NXIVM Sex Slave Cult Exploited Women|work=]|date=September 19, 2019|accessdate=September 19, 2019}}</ref>
Kristin Kreuk did have support from former members of NXIVM and cleared her of any involvement with NXIVM cult criminal activity. Sarah Edmondson,stated on twitter Kristin should "not be dragged into this mess."
<ref>https://twitter.com/sarahjedmondson/status/979488130163269638</ref> Maja Milkovich agreed,“Kristen quit in 2013. She had nothing to do with the sex cult branch. The people who were involved will be arrested in the next little while. KK isn’t one of them.” <ref>https://frankreport.com/2019/02/26/guest-view-four-ex-nxians-defend-kristin-kreuk/</ref> Susan Dones had left earlier,in 2009,but supported Kristin leaving before cult activity became a obvious problem. Susan Dones stated:" But Kristin left shortly after I left in 2009. She got out before it became really bizarre and wasn’t involved with anything sexual.” <ref>https://hollywoodlife.com/2017/11/15/kristin-kreuk-allison-mack-sex-cult-nxivm-smallville/</ref>


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==Awards and nominations== ==Awards and Nominations==
In 2014 and 2015, Kreuk won a ] for Favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress for her role in ''Beauty & the Beast''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/books/2015/03/kristin-kreuks-life-in-books.html|title=Kristin Kreuk: My life in books|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/09/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/peoples-choice-awards-2014-winners-list/index.html|title=People's Choice Awards 2014: The winners list - CNN.com|first=By CNN|last=Staff|publisher=}}</ref> In 2015, she was ranked as Canada's most beautiful person in an online poll organized by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/in-canada-beauty-is-in-the-eye-of-the-cable-conglomerate/article25800690/|title=In Canada, beauty is in the eye of the cable conglomerate|publisher=}}</ref> In 2014 and 2015, Kreuk won a ] for Favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress for her role in ''Beauty & the Beast''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/books/2015/03/kristin-kreuks-life-in-books.html|title=Kristin Kreuk: My life in books|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/09/showbiz/celebrity-news-gossip/peoples-choice-awards-2014-winners-list/index.html|title=People's Choice Awards 2014: The winners list - CNN.com|first=By CNN|last=Staff|publisher=}}</ref> In 2015, she was ranked as Canada's most beautiful person in an online poll organized by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/in-canada-beauty-is-in-the-eye-of-the-cable-conglomerate/article25800690/|title=In Canada, beauty is in the eye of the cable conglomerate|publisher=}}</ref>


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Canadian actress
Kristin Kreuk
Kristin Kreuk in 2013
BornKristin Laura Kreuk
(1982-09-30) September 30, 1982 (age 42)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Occupation(s)Actress, producer
Years active2000–present

Kristin Laura Kreuk (/kruːk/; born on September 30, 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian-born film and television actress. While officially debutting on Canadian teen drama Edgemont, she eventually became most prominent and perhaps best known for her roles as Lana Lang in the superhero television series Smallville (2001–2008), and as Catherine Chandler in The CW sci-fi series Beauty & the Beast (2012–2016).

She has also starred in several movies such as Snow White: The Fairest of Them All (2001), Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009) and Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy (2011).

Early Life

Kreuk was born on September 30, 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to Peter Kreuk and Deanna Che, of whom are both landscape architects. Her father is of Dutch descent, her mother is of Chinese descent, born in Indonesia and her maternal grandmother was of Chinese Jamaican. She also has a younger kid sister, namely Justine Kreuk.

Kreuk had also trained in karate and gymnastics at the national level until high school, but quit in grade 11 due to scoliosis. Kreuk was also planning to study either forensic science or psychology at Simon Fraser University, and where and as to while, she was also greatly surprised when a casting director for the CBC television series Edgemont had contacted her she was still at her high school.

Career

Television

Kristin Kreuk in 2011

After filming the first season of Edgemont (a teenage soap opera set at a Vancouver-area high school) and getting herself an agent, Kreuk landed the lead role of Snow White in a TV movie, Snow White: The Fairest of Them All, which aired on ABC, and later released on DVD, in 2002. In mid-2004, Kreuk took the role of Tenar for the Sci-Fi Channel two-part miniseries Earthsea. The miniseries was filmed in Vancouver, directed by Robert Lieberman and broadcast on December 13, 2004.

After Snow White, Kreuk's agent sent an audition tape to screenwriters Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who at the time were putting together the cast of a show they had created for the WB Network entitled Smallville. The series, which was slated to be shot in Vancouver, revolves around the life of teenager Clark Kent before he becomes Superman. Gough and Millar called Kreuk to WB's studios in Burbank, California to audition for the role of Clark Kent's first love, Lana Lang, and she was cast in the part. For a while, Kreuk was starring on both Smallville and Edgemont, although her role on Edgemont slightly diminished over time. Edgemont ended its run in 2005. After seven seasons, Kreuk left Smallville in the beginning of 2008, when her character leaves town. She returned as a guest star in the show's 8th season for five episodes to conclude her storyline.

In 2009, Kreuk signed on for a multi-episode arc in season three of Chuck. She played Hannah, a computer troubleshooter who joins the Buy More Nerd Herd after being laid off from her previous job.

In 2010, she portrayed Judah Ben-Hur's sister Tirzah in the TV movie Ben Hur, which aired in Canada and later on ABC in the United States.

Kreuk was also involved with 2 pilots that did not get picked up: a 2010 CBS sitcom entitled Hitched (which was co-created by Josh Schwartz, who was also the creator of Chuck) and a 2011 NBC drama series called 17th Precinct, which was developed by Ronald D. Moore.

In February 2012, Kreuk was then announced as the lead female character in The CW's reboot of Beauty & the Beast, which was picked up on May 11, 2012, and started airing in Fall 2012. The CW announced in October 2015 that the show's upcoming fourth season, scheduled to air over the summer of 2016, would be its final season. The series finale aired on August 25, 2016.

Kristin Kreuk at ComicCon 2013

In 2018, Kreuk played the lead role in Burden of Truth, a CBC Television production in which she portrays a "big-city lawyer who takes on a case for a group of sick girls in her hometown". The show premiered on January 10, 2018. On April 5, 2018, The CW announced that they had acquired the rights to air the show beginning in Summer 2018. CBC has also renewed Burden of Truth for a second season and is set to start filming in June 2018.

Films

Kreuk also appeared in the comedy film EuroTrip (2004), playing the girlfriend who cheats on the protagonist with a musician (played by Matt Damon).

In early 2005, Kreuk then signed on to the Canadian independent film Partition (2007), playing Naseem, a vulnerable 17-year-old whose world is shattered by the trauma of the Partition of India in 1947; the character also falls in love with an ex-British Indian Army officer. In the summer of 2006, Kreuk starred in the short film, Dream Princess by comic book writer/artist Kaare Andrews. The film is a modern sci-punk retelling of the tale of Sleeping Beauty, with a twist. However, it never aired. Kreuk starred in the film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009), in which she played the title character, Chun-Li. She tested for the sequel Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011), with the role going to Paula Patton.

In early 2010, Kreuk then signed onto the Japanese horror film Vampire (2011). In 2010, Kreuk also starred in the music video "I Heard" by musician Hill Zaini.

Kreuk also starred as Heather in the film Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy (2011), based on Irvine Welsh's novel. She also stars as Tilda in the science fiction comedy film Space Milkshake (2012).

Film Production

Kreuk, with Rosena Bhura, whom Kreuk met on the set of Partition, started a production company called Parvati Creative Inc, which focuses on "human-centric films as seen through a female lens". Parvati's first production was a short film directed by Rick Rosenthal called Blink, of which Kreuk is listed as an executive producer. The second project was a comedy web series entitled "Queenie" which featured Kreuk's friend Olivia Cheng.

Advertising Work

Neutrogena made her the spokesmodel for their new worldwide advertising campaign. In this role, Kreuk followed in the footsteps of fellow teen stars such as Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mandy Moore. In 2005, she renewed her contract with Neutrogena for another two years, making her the company's longest-serving model spokesperson.

Voice Acting

In August 2017, Kreuk provided the voice for Princess Shuyan in Shuyan Saga, a graphic novel series set in an ancient Chinese martial arts fantasy universe. She also reprised her role as Catherine Chandler from Beauty & the Beast on Robot Chicken.

Personal Life

Kreuk has also stated on Live! with Kelly and Michael in October 2012 that she is a pescetarian. She currently resides in Toronto.

NXIVM Controversy

In November 2017, Kreuk and her Smallville co-star Allison Mack were linked to a multi-level marketing organization known as NXIVM, which was founded by Keith Raniere. In March 2018, following Raniere's arrest, Kreuk disclosed on her Twitter account that she had joined NXIVM believing it was a "self-help" group but left in 2013, and was in minimal contact with any members of the group, nor had she witnessed any illegal or nefarious activities during her time in the group. She stated that her involvement with the group was limited to taking courses.

On September 19, 2019, Frank Parlato published an article claiming that Kreuk lied about her involvement in NXIVM. More than a student, Kreuk also served as coach and was still involved with NXIVM as late as 2016, contradicting her statement referenced in the above story.

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Snow White: The Fairest of Them All Snow White Television film
The Weekenders Gina Episode: "My Punky Valentine"; voice role
2001–2005 Edgemont Laurel Yeung Main role; 70 episodes
2001–2009 Smallville Lana Lang Main role (seasons 1–7, guest season 8); 154 episodes
Louise McCallum Episode: "Relic"
Margaret Isobel Thoreaux 3 episodes
2004 Earthsea Tenar Television miniseries
2010 Ben Hur Tirzah Television mini-series
Chuck Hannah Recurring role; 4 episodes
2012–2016 Beauty & the Beast Catherine Chandler Main role; 70 episodes, also producer
2015 Robot Chicken Oblina / Catherine Chandler Episode: "Ants on a Hamburger"; voice role
2018–present Burden of Truth Joanna Hanley Main role, also executive producer

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Eurotrip Fiona
2006 Dream Princess Princess Short film
2007 Partition Naseem Khan
2009 Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li Chun-Li
2011 Vampire Maria Lucas
Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy Heather Thompson
2012 Space Milkshake Tilda also executive producer
2017 The Emissary The Emissary Short film

Video Games

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Shuyan Saga Shuyan voice role

Producer

Year Title Notes
2011 Blink Short film; also executive producer
TBA Phoolan Documentary film; post-production, also executive producer

Awards and Nominations

In 2014 and 2015, Kreuk won a People's Choice Award for Favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress for her role in Beauty & the Beast. In 2015, she was ranked as Canada's most beautiful person in an online poll organized by ET Canada.

Year Association Category Work Result
2002 Saturn Awards Best Actress in a Television Series Smallville Nominated
2003 Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Action Nominated
2004 Saturn Awards Best Actress in a Television Series Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Action Nominated
2005 Leo Awards Best Actress in Feature Length Drama Earthsea Nominated
Best Performance in Youth's Series Edgemont Nominated
2006 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Action/Drama Smallville Nominated
Saturn Awards Best Actress in a Television Series Nominated
2008 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Action Nominated
2009 Nominated
2013 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Beauty & the Beast Nominated
2014 Nominated
2014 People's Choice Awards Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress Won
2015 Won
2019 Canadian Screen Awards Best Lead Actress, Drama Series Burden of Truth Nominated
2019 Rockie Awards Canadian Award of Distinction Burden of Truth, EuroTrip, Smallville Won

See also

References

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