André Dae Kim

André Dae Kim
Kim in 2022
Born (1996-12-02) December 2, 1996 (age 28)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Education
Alma materUniversity of Toronto Mississauga
Occupation(s)Actor, writer
Years active2013–present
Websiteandredaekim.com

André Dae Kim (born December 2, 1996) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Winston Chu in the Canadian television series Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi: Next Class, and as Dylan Edwards in the CBS series Salvation.[1]

Early life and education

Kim was born in Edmonton and grew up in Mississauga where he joined the drama program at Cawthra Park Secondary School.[2] He attended University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College's joint theatre and drama studies program.[3]

Career

In 2012, while in grade 10, Kim sent a video audition to producers of Degrassi, which granted him the part of Winston Chu in Degrassi: The Next Generation and then Degrassi: Next Class which premiered in 2016.[3] In 2017, he was nominated for Joey Award for his role in Salvation and for his role in Degrassi: Next Class.[4] Kim was nominated for the Young Entertainer Award in 2017 and 2018 for his role in Degrassi: Next Class.[5][6]

Filmography

Television and film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2013–2015 Degrassi: The Next Generation[7] Winston Chu Main role
2015 Degrassi: Don't Look Back Winston Chu Television film
2016–2017 Degrassi: Next Class[8] Winston Chu Main role
2017–2018 Salvation Dylan Edwards Main role
2018 Schitt's Creek Teen
Mary Kills People Joshua Yang
In Contempt Fabian Reyes
The Detail Hugo
Private Eyes Aubrey
2019 Samanthology[9] Yumiko
American Gods The Son (1987)
Hudson & Rex Toby School Daze
Northern Rescue Trevor 4 episodes
2020 Locke & Key Young Mark Cho 3 episodes
Good Witch Zack
The Hardy Boys Billy "Of Freedom and Pleasure"
2021 Coroner Ben
2022 Vampire Academy Christian Ozera Main role
2022 Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Chief Kyle

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2017 Joey Awards Best Recurring Principal or Guest Star Actor in a TV Series Salvation Nominated
Best Series Regular or Leading Actor in a TV Series Degrassi: Next Class Nominated
Young Entertainer Award Best Leading Young Actor – Television Series Degrassi: Next Class Nominated
2018 Young Entertainer Award Best Leading Young Actor – Television Series Degrassi: Next Class Nominated

References

  1. ^ Kass, Mylene; Hangdaan, ra (September 25, 2017). "Let's talk: Life behind and on the set". The Medium. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  2. ^ "Exclusive Interview with Degrassi's Andre Kim". Talk Nerdy With Us. October 15, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Class Act: UTM theatre student stars on Canadian drama series | University of Toronto Mississauga". www.utm.utoronto.ca. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "2017 Nominations". www.joeyawards.com. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  5. ^ "Young Entertainer Awards Submissions". www.youngentertainerawards.org. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  6. ^ "2018 NOMINATIONS – BEST LEADING YOUNG ACTOR – TELEVISION SERIES" (PDF).
  7. ^ "Andre Kim". HuffPost Canada. December 3, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  8. ^ "Valentine's Date Cutie Countdown: Andre Kim". Girls' Life. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "André Dae Kim – Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved August 3, 2021.