COP11 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Lauren Felice Collins (born August 29, 1986) is a Canadian actress, best known for playing Paige Michalchuk on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Early life and career Collins was born in Thornhill, Ontario, the daughter of Sari and Stan Collins. Her father was born in London, England. Collins was raised Jewish. She has one brother, a copy editor, and her cousin is Spencer Rice, one of the stars of Kenny vs Spenny. She is a graduate of Thornlea Secondary School. Collins first began acting in 1998, with roles in various television series including Once a Thief, Noddy, and I Was a Sixth Grade Alien. From 2000 to 2001, she had a recurring role on In a Heartbeat before landing the role of Paige Michalchuk on Degrassi in 2001. She is also known as Derek's ex-girlfriend Kendra on Life with Derek. Collins can also be seen as a recurring role on The Best Years. She has also appeared in numerous theatrical productions, playing the title roles in Alice in Wonderland and the production of Annie, and starring in the made-for-television film Virtual Mom. She has been a member of CharActors Theatre Troupe, a children's community theater company, for over five years. In 2006, Collins made her feature film debut in Take the Lead, appearing alongside Antonio Banderas. The following year she appeared in Charlie Bartlett. In 2008, she co-starred in the direct-to-DVD feature Picture This, opposite Ashley Tisdale. After YouTube celebrity Shane Dawson expressed his interest in watching the Degrassi series', Collins starred in a parody video released March 6, 2010. She will work once again with Disney Channel and Tisdale on the newest installment of High School Musical's Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, playing the role of Tiffany. Filmography 1998 Valentine's Day Young Alma Television movie 1998 Real Kids, Real Adventures Meggie 1 episode 1998 Blood on Her Hands Ruby Collins Television movie 1998 Once a Thief Cleo at 13 1 episode 1998 Tempting Fate Ruby Television movie 1998 Happy Christmas, Miss King Libby Hubble Television movie 1998–1999 Noddy Rox 3 episodes 1999 Rocky Marciano Mary Anne Television movie 1999 I Was a Sixth Grade Alien Lindy Mae 2 episodes 1999 Restless Spirits Rhonda Television movie 2000 Virtual Mom Lucy Foster Television movie 2000 Deliberate Intent Erin Smolla Television movie 2000 Baby Portia Pinter Television movie 2000–2001 In a Heartbeat Brooke Lanier 18 episodes 2001 What Girls Learn Susie Television movie 2001–2008 Degrassi: The Next Generation Paige Michalchuk 143 episodes 2003 Blue Murder Shannon Brady 1 episode 2003 Mutant X Megan Morrison 1 episode 2003 The Eleventh Hour Sara Chase 1 episode 2004 Renegadepress.com Amanda 1 episode 2005 Totally Spies! Voice 2 episodes 2005 Radio Free Roscoe Blaire 2 episodes 2006 Take the Lead Caitlin 2006 Booky Makes Her Mark Ada-May Television movie 2006 Angela's Eyes Heather Keene 1 episode 2006–2009 Life with Derek Kendra 10 episodes 2007 Grossology Naomi (Voice) 2 episodes 2007 Charlie Bartlett Kelly 2007–2009 The Best Years Alicia O'Sullivan 2 seasons 2008 Picture This Alexa Direct-to-DVD release 2009 Degrassi Goes Hollywood Paige Michalchuk Television movie 2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure Tiffani Direct-to-DVD release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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