Lauren Collins

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Collins in 2010
Born
Lauren Felice Collins

(1986-08-29) August 29, 1986 (age 37)
OccupationActress
Years active1998–present
Spouse
(m. 2018)
Children2

Lauren Felice Collins (born August 29, 1986) is a Canadian actress, best known for portraying Paige Michalchuk on Degrassi: The Next Generation . She has also had supporting roles in the films Take the Lead (2006) and Charlie Bartlett (2007). In 2013, she appeared in multiple episodes of the sketch comedy Kroll Show , as well as a recurring guest role in the fourth season of the FX series The Strain (2017).

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Early life

Collins was born in Thornhill, Ontario, the daughter of Sari (née Bresver) and Stan Collins. [1] [2] Her father was born in London, England. [3] Collins was raised Jewish. [4] She has one brother, and her first cousin once-removed is Spencer Rice, one of the stars of Kenny vs Spenny . She is a graduate of Thornlea Secondary School. [5]

Career

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: The Next Generation in 2001.

She also portrayed Derek's ex-girlfriend Kendra on Life with Derek . 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.

In 2006, Collins made her feature film debut in Take the Lead , appearing alongside Antonio Banderas. The following year she appeared in Charlie Bartlett (starring Anton Yelchin and Robert Downey Jr.). In 2008, she co-starred in the direct-to-DVD feature Picture This , opposite Ashley Tisdale and fellow Degrassi alumnus Shenae Grimes. [6] After YouTube celebrity Shane Dawson expressed his interest in watching the Degrassi series, Collins starred in a parody video released March 6, 2010. She once again worked with Disney Channel and Tisdale on the 2011 High School Musical spin-off feature, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure , playing the role of Tiffani.[ citation needed ]

From 2013 to 2014, Collins hosted MTV's 1 Girl 5 Gays replacing Aliya Jasmine Sovani, who had been hosting the show for 4 seasons. [7]

In 2014, she co-wrote and starred in the short film Zero Recognition, directed by Ben Lewis, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. [8] Between 2013 and 2014, Collins appeared in four episodes of the sketch comedy series Kroll Show . [9]

Personal life

Collins and actor Jonathan Malen married in October 2018. [10] Collins revealed on Instagram that she gave birth to a boy named Charlie Sebastian Malen on March 6, 2020. On January 1, 2023, she announced via Instagram that she and her husband were expecting their second child, due spring 2023.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Valentine's DayYoung AlmaAlso known as: Protector
2006 Take the Lead Caitlin
2007 Charlie Bartlett Kelly
2008 Picture This Alexa
2011Servitude Krissy
2014Zero Recognition [8] DemiShort film
Writer
2015 Farhope Tower Judy
2016 Sadie's Last Days on Earth Writer
2017Apart from EverythingProducer
2017Lolz-itaShort film
Producer
2018NKPC: New Kid Placement Committee LillyShort film
2018 The Christmas Chronicles Woman at Another Table
2018Nose to Tail Beth
2019 Run This Town Sammi
2020Serious LeesCaitShort film

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Real Kids, Real AdventuresMeggieSeason 1, episode 6: "Earthquake: The Hayes Stuppy Story"
1998Blood on Her HandsRuby CollinsTelevision film
1998 Once a Thief Cleo at 13Episode 20: "Politics of Love"
1998 Tempting Fate RubyTelevision film
1998Happy Christmas, Miss KingLibby HubbleTelevision film
1998–1999 Noddy Rox3 episodes
1999 Rocky Marciano Mary AnneTelevision film
1999 I Was a Sixth Grade Alien Lindy May21 episodes
1999Restless SpiritsRhondaTelevision film
2000Virtual MomLucy FosterTelevision film
2000Deliberate IntentErin SmollaTelevision film
2000BabyPortia PinterTelevision film
2000–2001 In a Heartbeat Brooke Lanier18 episodes
2001What Girls LearnSusieTelevision film
2001–2008 Degrassi: The Next Generation Paige Michalchuk143 episodes
2003 Blue Murder Shannon BradySeason 3, episode 12: "Necklace"
2003 Mutant X Megan MorrisonSeason 2, episode 19: "One Step Closer"
2003 Bury the Lead Sara ChaseSeason 1, episode 12: "The RASH Troops of Error"
2004 Renegadepress.com AmandaSeason 1, episode 4: "Skin Deep"
2005 Totally Spies! Terra / GazellaVoice; 2 episodes
2005 Radio Free Roscoe Blaire2 episodes
2005-2011Degrassi: MinisPaige Michalchuk18 episodes
2006 Booky Makes Her Mark Ada-MayTelevision film
2006 Angela's Eyes Heather KeeneEpisode: "Political Eyes"
2006–2009 Life with Derek Kendra10 episodes
2007 Grossology NaomiVoice; 2 episodes
2007–2009 The Best Years Alicia O'Sullivan8 episodes
2009 Degrassi Goes Hollywood Paige MichalchukTelevision film
2009 Willa's Wild Life SaraVoice
Episode 1: "Happy Willa's Dad's Day / Willa's Wild Pony Tale"
2009-2011 Being Erica Young Barbera Strange3 episodes
2010 Shane Dawson TV Paige MichalchukEpisode: "Degrassi: Part 2"
2011 She's the Mayor TV ReceptionistEpisode 4: "Proclamation"
2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure Tiffani Disney Channel Original Movie
2013Long Story, ShortLucy8 episodes
2013 Murdoch Mysteries: Nightmare on Queen StreetRebeccaMiniseries
2013–2014 1 Girl 5 Gays Herself / Host27 episodes
2013–2014 Kroll Show Collette / Mary Belle Edwards4 episodes
2016 Slasher EMTSeason 1: "The Executioner," episode 7: "In the Pride of His Face"
2016 Degrassi: Next Class Paige MichalchuckSeason 2, episode 5: "#ThrowBackThursday"
2017 Conviction Lucy BatesEpisode 10: "Not Okay"
2017 The Strain Sophie4 episodes
2018Killer HighCarrieTelevision film
2018 The Rick Mercer Report Daughter1 episode
2018-2019 Impulse Meghan Lingerman4 episodes
2019 The Hot Zone Rebecca2 episodes
2021 Sex/Life Mrs. Brenda2 episode
2021 What We Do in the Shadows MegSeason 3, episode 2: "The Cloak of Duplication"
2021 Hudson & Rex Olive ChambersSeason 4, episode 4: "Leader of the Pack"
2021 Canadian Reflections CaitTV series short
Episode: "Serious Lees"
2023 Pretty Hard Cases Yolanda Pesci2 episodes
TBA Slip Rose

Music videos

List of music videos, showing director
TitleYearDirectorArtistNotes
"I'm Upset"2018Karena Evans Drake Cameo appearance

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryTitle of workResult
2002 Young Artist Award Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Degrassi: The Next Generation
(Shared with cast)
Won
2003Young Artist AwardBest Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Degrassi: The Next Generation
(Shared with cast)
Nominated
2004 Gemini Award Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or SeriesRenegadepress.com
(For episode "Skin Deep")
Nominated
2006Young Artist AwardBest Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Degrassi: The Next Generation
(Shared with cast)
Nominated
2008Gemini AwardBest Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or SeriesDegrassi: The Next Generation
(For episode "Talking in Your Sleep")
Nominated

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