Christina Schmidt

Christina Schmidt
Born (1987-09-16) September 16, 1987 (age 37)
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Model, Actress
Years active2000–present

Christina Schmidt (born September 16, 1987), sometimes credited as Chrissy Schmidt, is a Canadian actress and model.

Early life

Schmidt was born and raised in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.[1] She attended school at Waterloo-Oxford and Cameron Heights in Kitchener.[2]

She took acting classes with television actor Dean Armstrong, known in the United States for his participation on Showtime's series Queer as Folk. She trained before becoming an actress, with Kids on Camera and The Second City, two prestigious training companies for aspiring actors. Her classes led to her first appearance, in the 2000 short film Notes from Mother.[3]

Career

Her big break came when she was hired to play Terri McGregor in the Canadian television hit Degrassi: The Next Generation.[3] The role was a challenge for the teenage Schmidt, because the character is insecure about her self-image and appearance, and becomes entangled in an abusive relationship.[4] She continued in the role until season 3, when her character was put into a coma by her boyfriend.[5]

Following her departure from the show, she began a modeling career.[6] She was represented in fashion and print modelling by B&M Models in Toronto. She appeared in the fall 2007 ad campaign for MXM, a Canadian junior plus-size clothing line. She has modelled for Torrid and Nygard.[7] Some more of her work includes Canadian designers Hilary MacMillan, Lesley Hampton, and Hayley Elsaesser.[1]

She also stars as one of the professional runway models in the show How To Look Good Naked Canada on the W Network.

In 2018, she reunited with her Degrassi co-stars in Drake's music video for his single I'm Upset.[8]

She currently is represented by LeDrew Models.[9]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2001 Le porte-bonheur Violaine Galdes Television film
2001-2004 Degrassi: The Next Generation Terri McGreggor Main role

Music videos

Year Title Artist
2018 I'm Upset Drake

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Notes Ref.
2002 Young Artist Awards Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Degrassi: The Next Generation Won [10]
2003 Nominated [11]
2005 Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series [12]
Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress Won Tied with Alia Shawkat [12]

References

  1. ^ a b Paloma Parker, Odessa (2020-04-12). "Christina Schmidt on Her Status as a Body-Positive Role Model". FASHION Magazine. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  2. ^ "New Dundee woman appears in Drake's new music video". Kitchener. 2018-06-16. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  3. ^ a b Saint-Germain, Heinrich (26 Nov 2004). "Goddess of Tomorrow: A Profile of Christina Schmidt". www.judgmentofparis.com. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  4. ^ Kupfer, Lindsey (2021-06-17). "'Degrassi' actress-turned-model dishes on her 'glow-up'". Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  5. ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-06-12). "'Degrassi: The New Generation': EPs & Cast Reflect On Teen Drama's Longevity, Pitch Potential Reboot Threads – ATX". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  6. ^ Zhu, Danielle (17 Feb 2023). "'Degrassi' cast: Where are they now?". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  7. ^ Yomary, Tatayana (2021-06-17). "'Degrassi' Alum Christina Schmidt Has a New Look and Fans Are Impressed". Distractify. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  8. ^ Johnson, Zach (2018-06-14). "Drake Stages an Epic Degrassi Reunion in "I'm Upset" Video". E! Online. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  9. ^ "LeDREW MODELS - CHRISTINA SCHMIDT / DIRECT". ledrewmodels.com. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
  10. ^ "Young Artist Awards (2002)". IMDb. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  11. ^ "Young Artist Awards (2003)". IMDb. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Young Artist Awards (2005)". IMDb. Retrieved April 2, 2024.