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Jessi Cruickshank Biography

Birth Name:Jessi Shaia Cruickshank

Birth Place:Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Profession Actress, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Is an ambassador for the Free The Children charity organization that was featured on her "MTV Presents: Jessi in India" documentary where she encountered many child issues
  • Received two Gemini Awards as the host of "The Hills After Show․"
  • Graduated at the top of her class in the College Drama Program at the University of Toronto, while picking up a minor in English
  • Traveled to study theatre in London before returning back to Canada for college
  • Was discovered in a nationwide search to be the face of MTV in Canada
  • Was the only girl in an all-male comedy group that included actor Seth Rogen growing up
  • Has become a renowned keynote speaker due to her involvement in social activism
  • Deemed "The second most followed Canadian on the internet" by Toronto Life