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• Date of Birth: December 30, 1982, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Height: 5′ 4″

Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Kreuk began acting in high school plays, but focused more on her schoolwork than the stage. At the beginning of her senior year, a casting director looking for new talent for the television series “Edgemont” tapped Kreuk for a starring role. It was her first professional audition. She starred on “Edgemont” for four seasons.

Kreuk was recently seen in the mini-series “Earthsea,” with Isabella Rossellini and Danny Glover. She is also one of the longest-standing faces of Neutrogena.

Kreuk currently lives in Vancouver. When not working, she enjoys reading and spending time with friends.

Kristen Kreuk Fast Facts:

• Kristen has a purple belt in karate
• Proud member of Green Peace, UNICEF and Red Cross
• Favorite books are Wuthering Heights, The world according to Garp, Anne of Green Gables & Little Women
• Favorite author is John Irving
• Favorite music styles is Rap, Hip-hop & Jazz
• Was the first to be cast in Smallville
• Favorite singers are Feist and Jeff Buckley
• Growing up she did gymnastics, swimming, martial arts & theater

Source: CW.com, IMDb