Shenae Grimes
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Shenae Grimes is a Canadian
actress. She currently portrays the role of Annie Wilson on 90210
, a spinoff
of Beverly Hills, 90210
. Prior to that she played Darcy Edwards
on Degrassi: The Next Generation
. She was also a recurring guest star on the series Naturally, Sadie
, and had a cameo role in the horror film Scream 4
.
, Ontario
. She attended Forest Hill Public School for elementary. She interned at Toronto's Fashion Television as part of her high school education. Grimes attended City Academy for her last two years of high school. Beginning with a minor role in 2004, Grimes became a lead character on Degrassi: The Next Generation
in 2006, playing the role of Darcy Edwards
. In 2009, Grimes left the series and Canada after being cast as Annie Wilson in 90210
, the CW's
spin-off
of Beverly Hills, 90210
.
She also appeared in Picture This
with her former Degrassi: The Next Generation co-star Lauren Collins
and Ashley Tisdale
and then in True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet
alongside singer JoJo.
In 2009, Grimes was named one of the world's most beautiful people, without makeup, by People
magazine. She also appeared in a music video
for rock band Our Lady Peace
's single "All You Did Was Save My Life
".
Grimes appears in the 2010 silent short film Unzipped. She wrote and directed a 2010 music video for her song "Myself and I", which features an appearance by her 90210 co-star Ryan Eggold
. She also participated in YouTube
r Freddie Wong
's video "Gun Size Matters". She made a cameo in the horror film Scream 4
, released in April 2011.
She traveled to Japan with her 90210 costars AnnaLynne McCord
and Jessica Stroup
to attend the Asia Girls Explosion (AGE) in Tokyo, after filming 90210's third season finale. Grimes was caught up in Japan due to the tragic events of the tsunami and earth quakes. According to the actress, she was at Buddha
's temple at the time when the earth quakes first occurred.
In 2011, Grimes started a campaign called "Spread The Heart" with the aim of supporting Japan by victim relief after the tragic events of the tsunami and earth quakes. Many celebrities joined the campaign which later became a big movement.
Grimes dated James Franco
's brother, Dave Franco
for a short while. The couple broke up as Shenae didn't feel like Dave was invested in the relationship as much as she was. She realized that after she traveled to Japan and got caught in the earthquake, and despite all what was said and done, she checked her phone for messages and emails - and there were none from Dave. So she decided to end the relationship.
In May 2011, during her 90210 hiatus, she took a six-week internship at Teen Vogue
in New York City. She stated that working as an editor for a fashion magazine has always been her dream.
In the fall of 2011, she directed a music video for Megan & Liz's original song "Are You Happy Now?" to raise awareness about anti-bullying, in partnership with DoSomething.org. The video debuted on Teen.com on October 17, 2011 and uploaded to Megan & Liz's YouTube channel the following day. Since then, it has received over 1 million views and over 28,000 likes.
She has cited Natalie Portman
as her inspiration and also admires Johnny Depp
.
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...
actress. She currently portrays the role of Annie Wilson on 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
, a spinoff
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
. Prior to that she played Darcy Edwards
Darcy Edwards
Darcy Edwards is a fictional character on Degrassi: The Next Generation. She is portrayed by Shenae Grimes. As of 2010, she is one of two Degrassi characters whose actor independently exists within the Degrassi fictional universe, Grimes having been spoken of in Degrassi Goes Hollywood, and Drake...
on 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...
. She was also a recurring guest star on the series Naturally, Sadie
Naturally, Sadie
Naturally, Sadie was a Canadian teen drama sitcom that ran for three seasons from June 24, 2005 to August 26, 2007. It was produced in Canada, set in Whitby, Ontario. Filmed in Toronto, Ontario, most of the show was shot inside a former Catholic elementary school in Little Italy, including the...
, and had a cameo role in the horror film Scream 4
Scream 4
Scream 4 is a 2011 American slasher horror film and the fourth installment in the Scream film series. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, writer of Scream and Scream 2, the film stars an ensemble cast which includes David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts,...
.
Early life and career
Grimes was born in TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. She attended Forest Hill Public School for elementary. She interned at Toronto's Fashion Television as part of her high school education. Grimes attended City Academy for her last two years of high school. Beginning with a minor role in 2004, Grimes became a lead character on 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 2006, playing the role of Darcy Edwards
Darcy Edwards
Darcy Edwards is a fictional character on Degrassi: The Next Generation. She is portrayed by Shenae Grimes. As of 2010, she is one of two Degrassi characters whose actor independently exists within the Degrassi fictional universe, Grimes having been spoken of in Degrassi Goes Hollywood, and Drake...
. In 2009, Grimes left the series and Canada after being cast as Annie Wilson in 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
, the CW's
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
spin-off
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...
of Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
.
She also appeared in Picture This
Picture This (2008 film)
Picture This is a 2008 romantic comedy film released on July 13, 2008 on television by ABC Family, branded as an ABC Family Original Movie, and on July 22, 2008 on DVD...
with her former Degrassi: The Next Generation co-star 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:...
and Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Tisdale
Ashley Michelle Tisdale is an American actress and singer who rose to prominence portraying the candy-counter girl Maddie Fitzpatrick in Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and the female antagonist Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series...
and then in True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet
True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet is a Lifetime Television comedy-drama film, based on a young-adult book of the same name by author Lola Douglas. The film stars Joanna "JoJo" Levesque and Golden Globe Award winner Valerie Bertinelli. The film was directed by Tim Matheson...
alongside singer JoJo.
In 2009, Grimes was named one of the world's most beautiful people, without makeup, by People
People (magazine)
In 1998, the magazine introduced a version targeted at teens called Teen People. However, on July 27, 2006, the company announced it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately. The last issue to be released was scheduled for September 2006. Subscribers to this magazine received...
magazine. She also appeared in a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for rock band Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace
Our Lady Peace is a Canadian alternative rock band that formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Headed by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band additionally consists of Jeremy Taggart on percussion, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur as lead guitarist...
's single "All You Did Was Save My Life
Burn Burn (album)
Burn Burn is the seventh and most recent studio album by Canadian alternative rock band Our Lady Peace, released in North America on July 21, 2009...
".
Grimes appears in the 2010 silent short film Unzipped. She wrote and directed a 2010 music video for her song "Myself and I", which features an appearance by her 90210 co-star Ryan Eggold
Ryan Eggold
Ryan James Eggold is an American film and television actor. He is best known for his role as Ryan Matthews on the CW television series 90210.-Personal life:...
. She also participated in YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
r Freddie Wong
Freddie Wong
Freddie Wong is an American filmmaker, musician, VFX expert and e-Sports player. He maintains two popular YouTube channels, freddiew and freddiew2. He is the older brother of fellow YouTuber Jimmy Wong.- Biography :...
's video "Gun Size Matters". She made a cameo in the horror film Scream 4
Scream 4
Scream 4 is a 2011 American slasher horror film and the fourth installment in the Scream film series. Directed by Wes Craven and written by Kevin Williamson, writer of Scream and Scream 2, the film stars an ensemble cast which includes David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Emma Roberts,...
, released in April 2011.
She traveled to Japan with her 90210 costars AnnaLynne McCord
AnnaLynne McCord
AnnaLynne McCord is an American actress. Known for playing a range of vixen-type roles, McCord first gained prominence in 2007 as the scheming Eden Lord on the FX television series Nip/Tuck, and as the pampered Loren Wakefield on the MyNetworkTV telenovela American Heiress...
and Jessica Stroup
Jessica Stroup
Jessica Leigh Stroup is an American actress and fashion model. Stroup is best known for her role as Erin Silver on The CW television series 90210, a spin-off to the original Beverly Hills, 90210...
to attend the Asia Girls Explosion (AGE) in Tokyo, after filming 90210's third season finale. Grimes was caught up in Japan due to the tragic events of the tsunami and earth quakes. According to the actress, she was at Buddha
Buddha
In Buddhism, buddhahood is the state of perfect enlightenment attained by a buddha .In Buddhism, the term buddha usually refers to one who has become enlightened...
's temple at the time when the earth quakes first occurred.
In 2011, Grimes started a campaign called "Spread The Heart" with the aim of supporting Japan by victim relief after the tragic events of the tsunami and earth quakes. Many celebrities joined the campaign which later became a big movement.
Grimes dated James Franco
James Franco
James Edward Franco is an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, author, painter, performance artist and instructor at New York University. He left college in order to pursue acting and started off his career by making guest appearances on television series in the 1990s...
's brother, Dave Franco
Dave Franco
David John "Dave" Franco is an American television and film actor who played the role of Cole Aaronson for season nine of Scrubs.-Personal life:...
for a short while. The couple broke up as Shenae didn't feel like Dave was invested in the relationship as much as she was. She realized that after she traveled to Japan and got caught in the earthquake, and despite all what was said and done, she checked her phone for messages and emails - and there were none from Dave. So she decided to end the relationship.
In May 2011, during her 90210 hiatus, she took a six-week internship at Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue magazine began as a version of Vogue magazine for teenage girls. This US magazine focuses on fashion and celebrities and offers information about the latest entertainment and feature stories on current issues and events.- Description :...
in New York City. She stated that working as an editor for a fashion magazine has always been her dream.
In the fall of 2011, she directed a music video for Megan & Liz's original song "Are You Happy Now?" to raise awareness about anti-bullying, in partnership with DoSomething.org. The video debuted on Teen.com on October 17, 2011 and uploaded to Megan & Liz's YouTube channel the following day. Since then, it has received over 1 million views and over 28,000 likes.
She has cited Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman
Natalie Hershlag , better known by her stage name Natalie Portman, is an actress with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Her first role was as an orphan taken in by a hitman in the 1994 French action film Léon, but major success came when she was cast as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel...
as her inspiration and also admires Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp
John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II is an American actor, producer and musician. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild award for Best Actor. Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street, becoming a teen idol...
.
Films
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Shania: A Life in Eight Albums Shania: A Life in Eight Albums Shania: A Life in Eight Albums is a Canadian television movie, which aired on CBC Television on 8pm on November 7, 2005. It is a biopic of Canadian country star Shania Twain, that was originally scheduled to air in October, but was delayed by the CBC labour dispute... |
Eilleen Twain 13-16 Years | Supporting role |
| 2008 | Picture This | Cayenne | Supporting role |
| 2008 | True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet is a Lifetime Television comedy-drama film, based on a young-adult book of the same name by author Lola Douglas. The film stars Joanna "JoJo" Levesque and Golden Globe Award winner Valerie Bertinelli. The film was directed by Tim Matheson... |
Marissa Dahl | Supporting role |
| 2009 | The Cross Road | Bridget | |
| 2009 | Dead Like Me: Life After Death | Jennifer Hardick | |
| 2010 | Unzipped | Lead | Short film |
| 2010 | Gun Size Matters | Herself | Short film |
| 2011 | Scream 4 | Trudie | Cameo Cameo appearance A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television... |
| 2011 | Sugar Sugar (2011 film) Sugar is an upcoming 2011 American film. It was directed by Rotimi Rainwater, written by Tony Aloupis and Rotimi Rainwater, and stars Shenae Grimes, Marshall Allman and Austin Williams.-Plot:... |
Sugar | Lead role |
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2004–2008 | 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... |
Darcy Edwards Darcy Edwards Darcy Edwards is a fictional character on Degrassi: The Next Generation. She is portrayed by Shenae Grimes. As of 2010, she is one of two Degrassi characters whose actor independently exists within the Degrassi fictional universe, Grimes having been spoken of in Degrassi Goes Hollywood, and Drake... |
Won Gemini Award-For Episode "Eyes Without a Face" 2004–2006, Seasons 4-5 (Recurring) 2006-2008, Seasons 6-7 (Series regular) 2008, Season 8 (Guest star) |
| 2005 | Kevin Hill Kevin Hill Kevin Hill is an American legal drama that aired on UPN during the 2004-2005 TV season.-Synopsis:The series stars Taye Diggs as the title character, a lawyer who has to balance his professional career and his love life with having custody of Sarah, his 10 month old cousin... |
Katie Lassman | Episode "Sacrificial Lambs" |
| The Power Strikers | Alexa Watson | ||
| 2005–2007 | Naturally, Sadie Naturally, Sadie Naturally, Sadie was a Canadian teen drama sitcom that ran for three seasons from June 24, 2005 to August 26, 2007. It was produced in Canada, set in Whitby, Ontario. Filmed in Toronto, Ontario, most of the show was shot inside a former Catholic elementary school in Little Italy, including the... |
Arden Alcott | Recurring |
| 2006 | 72 Hours: True Crime 72 Hours: True Crime 72 Hours: True Crime was a television program that was broadcast by CBC Television and produced by Kensington Communications. It focused on crime, specifically on the first 72 hours after a crime is committed, a critical time period for solving it... |
Teenage Girl | Episode "Lust' |
| 2009 | Overruled! Overruled! Overruled! is a Canadian children's television sitcom about high school kids with problems, which are taken to Teen Court, hosted by Judge Tara; the series airs on Family Channel in Canada and Disney Channel in the United Kingdom. It premiered on July 10, 2009 in the United Kingdom and September... |
Abbie | Guest star - 1 episode |
| 2008–present | 90210 90210 (TV series) 90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS... |
Annie Wilson | Series regular |
Music videos
| Music videos | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Band | Title | Notes |
| 2009 | Our Lady Peace Our Lady Peace Our Lady Peace is a Canadian alternative rock band that formed in Toronto, Ontario in 1992. Headed by lead vocalist Raine Maida since its formation, the band additionally consists of Jeremy Taggart on percussion, Duncan Coutts on bass, and Steve Mazur as lead guitarist... |
"All You Did Was Save My Life All You Did Was Save My Life "All You Did Was Save My Life" is the first single from Our Lady Peace's seventh studio album Burn Burn. The single was released in Canada on May 25, and in the US on June 9.-Music video:... " |
Shot in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| As a Director | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Singer | Title | Notes | |
| 2010 | Shenae Grimes | "Myself and I" | Grimes' directorial, singing and song-writing debut | |
| 2011 | Megan & Liz Megan and Liz Megan and Liz are an American pop girl band composed of fraternal twin sisters, Megan and Liz Mace, from Edwardsburg, Michigan. They are both songwriters, and Megan additionally plays guitar.... |
"Are You Happy Now?" | ||
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Young Artist Award Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series | 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... |
(Shared with: Dalmar Abuzeid, John Bregar, Deanna Casaluce, Daniel Clark, Lauren Collins, Ryan Cooley, Marc Donato, Jake Epstein, Stacey Farber, Aubrey Graham, Jake Goldsbie, Jamie Johnston, Shane Kippel, Andrea Lewis, Mike Lobel, Miriam McDonald, Melissa McIntyre, Daniel Morrison, Adamo Ruggiero, Cassie Steele and Sarah Barrable-Tishauer) | |
| 2007 | Gemini Awards | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Degrassi: The Next Generation | ||
| 2008 | Monaco International Film Festival Monaco International Film Festival The Monaco International Film Festival, one of the premiere European film festivals, is an annual international special interest film festival held in Monaco. It is a non-profit organization, formed in December 2003. The festival focuses on Non-Violent films, screening productions from around the... |
Best Ensemble Cast | The Cross Road | (Shared with: Tommy Lioutas, Garen Boyajian, Bruce Gooch and Sean O'Neill) | |
| 2010 | Teen Choice Awards Teen Choice Awards The Teen Choice Awards, are an annual awards show that air on the Fox cable channel, that honor the year's biggest biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, voted by teen viewers aged 14 through 17. Winners receive an authentic full size surfboard designed with... |
TV - Choice Scene Stealer, Female | 90210 90210 90210 may refer to* Beverly Hills, California, ZIP code 90210* Beverly Hills Post Office* Peltola, Oulu, Finland, postal code 90210* Beverly Hills, 90210, an American teen drama television series that ran between 1990 and 2000... |