Andrea Lewis
Encyclopedia
Andrea Desiree Lewis is a Canadian
-born actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Hazel Aden on the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation
.
in A Holiday Romance
, which was a television
Christmas
special. In 1998, she played Cassandra in the critically acclaimed feature, Down in the Delta
.
In 2001, she played Brigette in an episode of Soul Food: The Series
on Showtime. She also began her role as "Hazel Aden" in Degrassi: The Next Generation
.
In 2002, she played Hilary Duff
's best friend Carla Hall in the made for television movie Cadet Kelly
.
In 2003, she was again on Soul Food: The Series
for one episode, playing Dana.
She was nominated for the Young Artist Award in the 2006 in the category of Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) for her role in ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation‘. She had also been nominated for the same award in 2003, in the category of Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) for her role in the same television series (Degrassi: The Next Generation).
In 2006, after 5 seasons, her character graduated, Lewis left Degrassi to "do something new."
In 2009, she played Robin on Nickelodeon's first musical Spectacular!
that came out on February 16, 2009.
In 2011, she played a minor role in Hairspray the musical which traveled around Canada.
Andrea is close friends with Lauren Collins
, Christina Schmidt, and Adamo Ruggiero
with whom she co-starred with on Degrassi.
Andrea and her best friend, Shannon T Boodram, started their own blog, www.thosegirlsarewild.com which includes comedic skits performed by the two.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
-born actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Hazel Aden on the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...
.
Television and Film
Lewis appeared alongside Diahann Carroll in the biopic The Natalie Cole Story. She also acted alongside Naomi JuddNaomi Judd
Naomi Judd is an American country music singer, songwriter, and activist.-Personal life:She was born Diana Ellen Judd to Charles Glen Judd and his wife Pauline Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. Her father owned a gas station; her mother started out as a homemaker but later became a...
in A Holiday Romance
A Holiday Romance
A Holiday Romance is a 1999 film directed by Bobby Roth and starring Naomi Judd, Andy Griffith, and Gerald McRaney. This film has been released on DVD.-Cast:*Naomi Judd - Lily Waite*Andy Griffith - Jake Peterson*Gerald McRaney - Cal Peterson...
, which was a television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
special. In 1998, she played Cassandra in the critically acclaimed feature, Down in the Delta
Down in the Delta
Down in the Delta is a 1998 drama film directed by Maya Angelou. The film stars Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman, Jr., Esther Rolle, Loretta Devine, and Wesley Snipes.-Cast:* Alfre Woodard ... Loretta Sinclair* Al Freeman Jr. ... Earl Sinclair...
.
In 2001, she played Brigette in an episode of Soul Food: The Series
Soul Food: The Series
Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May 26, 2004. Created by filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and developed for television by Felicia D. Henderson, Soul Food is based upon Tillman's childhood experiences growing up in Wisconsin, and...
on Showtime. She also began her role as "Hazel Aden" in Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...
.
In 2002, she played Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff
Hilary Erhard Duff is an American actress, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and author. After working in local theater plays and television commercials in her childhood, she achieved fame playing the title role in the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. She also reprised her role in...
's best friend Carla Hall in the made for television movie Cadet Kelly
Cadet Kelly
Cadet Kelly is a 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie starring Hilary Duff. The film premiered with 7.8 million viewers. It was Duff's second film where she played the main character, her first being the film Casper Meets Wendy...
.
In 2003, she was again on Soul Food: The Series
Soul Food: The Series
Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May 26, 2004. Created by filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and developed for television by Felicia D. Henderson, Soul Food is based upon Tillman's childhood experiences growing up in Wisconsin, and...
for one episode, playing Dana.
She was nominated for the Young Artist Award in the 2006 in the category of Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) for her role in ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation‘. She had also been nominated for the same award in 2003, in the category of Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) for her role in the same television series (Degrassi: The Next Generation).
In 2006, after 5 seasons, her character graduated, Lewis left Degrassi to "do something new."
In 2009, she played Robin on Nickelodeon's first musical Spectacular!
Spectacular!
Spectacular! is a 2009 Nickelodeon musical TV-movie. It stars singer Nolan Gerard Funk, Australian singer Tammin Sursok, Zoey 101 and Victorious star Victoria Justice, and Simon Curtis. Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, it premiered February 16, 2009...
that came out on February 16, 2009.
In 2011, she played a minor role in Hairspray the musical which traveled around Canada.
Personal life
Lewis' mother is Jamaican and her father is from St. Vincent. Her maternal grandmother is of Indian descent and her maternal grandfather is Portuguese.Andrea is close friends with Lauren Collins
Lauren Collins
Lauren Felice Collins is a Canadian actress that is perhaps best known for portraying Paige Michalchuk on Degrassi: The Next Generation.-Life and career:...
, Christina Schmidt, and Adamo Ruggiero
Adamo Ruggiero
Adamo Angelo Ruggiero is an Italian-Canadian actor best known for his role of Marco Del Rossi in Degrassi: The Next Generation.-Career:...
with whom she co-starred with on Degrassi.
Andrea and her best friend, Shannon T Boodram, started their own blog, www.thosegirlsarewild.com which includes comedic skits performed by the two.
Discography
On September 20, 2005, her debut album "Float Away" was released in Canada only. On October 10, 2010, Andrea released her second album, 5-4-3-2-1, free via her website.Albums
| Year | Album | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2005 | Float Away Float Away Float Away is the debut album by R&B artist Andrea Lewis. It was released in Canada only-Track listing:# Let's Float Away# Forever Ever# So Cold# Confused# Out of my Mind# In Love# I'm Like # Superwoman# I Think I Thought... |
N/A |
| October 10, 2010 | 54321 | N/A |
Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Superwomen" | Float Away |
| 2006 | "Out of my Mind" | Float Away |
| 2008 | "Do What I Want" |
Filmography
- Spectacular!Spectacular!Spectacular! is a 2009 Nickelodeon musical TV-movie. It stars singer Nolan Gerard Funk, Australian singer Tammin Sursok, Zoey 101 and Victorious star Victoria Justice, and Simon Curtis. Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, it premiered February 16, 2009...
(2009) ... Robin - Moccasin FlatsMoccasin FlatsMoccasin Flats is a Canadian drama series that ran for three full seasons. This series, which has been aired on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network and Showcase Television since 2004, is a co-produced by Big Soul Productions Inc. and Stephan Onda Productions inc....
.... Melissa (7 episodes) (2005–2006) - Cadet KellyCadet KellyCadet Kelly is a 2002 Disney Channel Original Movie starring Hilary Duff. The film premiered with 7.8 million viewers. It was Duff's second film where she played the main character, her first being the film Casper Meets Wendy...
(2002) (TV) .... Cadet Carla Hall - Degrassi: The Next GenerationDegrassi: The Next GenerationDegrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...
.... Hazel Aden (2001–2006)- Season's 1-2, 2001-2003 (Supporting Role)
- Season's 3-5, 2003-2006 (Regular Role)
- Junk (2002) .... Girl Scout #1
- Soul Food .... Brigette / ... (2 episodes) (2001–2003)
- Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story (2000) (TV)
- A Holiday RomanceA Holiday RomanceA Holiday Romance is a 1999 film directed by Bobby Roth and starring Naomi Judd, Andy Griffith, and Gerald McRaney. This film has been released on DVD.-Cast:*Naomi Judd - Lily Waite*Andy Griffith - Jake Peterson*Gerald McRaney - Cal Peterson...
(1999) (TV) .... Autumn - Down in the DeltaDown in the DeltaDown in the Delta is a 1998 drama film directed by Maya Angelou. The film stars Alfre Woodard, Al Freeman, Jr., Esther Rolle, Loretta Devine, and Wesley Snipes.-Cast:* Alfre Woodard ... Loretta Sinclair* Al Freeman Jr. ... Earl Sinclair...
(1998) .... Cassandra