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Kristin Kreuk

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Kristin Kreuk: Biography

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Birth Name: Kristin Laura Kreuk
Birth Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 12/30/1982, Capricorn
Profession: Actor; model

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Few actors are lucky enough to have one hit TV series, but Kreuk had the good fortune — and the talent — to land two, both filmed in her hometown of Vancouver. This exotic, raven-haired beauty got her start in 2000 while still a high-school senior, when she responded to a casting call for the Canadian teen soap Edgemont. The very next year, she became a superstar on Smallville. Her unique looks and easygoing sophistication kept her in demand, and somehow Kreuk managed to film both shows simultaneously, until 2005 when Edgemont ended.Kristin Kreuk Fast Facts:

Father is Dutch and mother is Chinese Indonesian.
Studied karate for five years.
Landed a role in the Canadian teen drama Edgemont when her high-school drama teacher suggested she respond to a casting call.
Simultaneously worked on Edgemont and Smallville, both of which filmed in her home town of Vancouver.
Became a spokesperson for Neutrogena in 2002.