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‘Degrassi’ Cast Then & Now — Photos

By:
Medina Lynn
June 14, 2018 11:01AM EDT
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Drake (a.k.a. Jimmy)

Drake (a.k.a. Jimmy)
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Drake has gone from Jimmy to being one of the most famous rappers in the world. He recently had VERY public beef with Pusha T.

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:14AM
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Nina Dobrev (a.k.a. Mia)

Nina Dobrev (a.k.a. Mia)
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After ‘Degrassi,’ Nina went on to star as Elena Gilbert/Katherine Pierce on ‘The Vampire Diaries.’ She’s co-starred in a number of films and will return to TV in the CBS comedy ‘Fam.’

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:15AM
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Jake Epstein (a.k.a. Craig)

Jake Epstein (a.k.a. Craig)
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Jake notably created the role of Gerry in ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.’ He was also a series regular on season 2 of the ABC series ‘Designated Survivor.’

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:15AM
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Shane Kippel (a.k.a. Spinner)

Shane Kippel (a.k.a. Spinner)
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Shane Kippel is currently a drummer for the band Dear Love. He also appeared as Spinner on Netflix’s ‘Degrassi: Next Class.’

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:15AM
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Miriam McDonald (a.k.a Emma)

Miriam McDonald (a.k.a Emma)
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Miriam McDonald made an appearance on Netflix’s ‘Degrassi: Next Class’ back in 2016. She also appeared on the shows ‘Lost Girl’ and ‘Orphan Black.’

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:15AM
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Stacey Farber (a.k.a. Ellie)

Stacey Farber (a.k.a. Ellie)
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Stacey starred in the medical drama ‘Saving Hope’ from 2014 to 2017. She also had a role on season 3 of ‘Unreal’ and starred in a Wells Farco commercial. 

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:15AM
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Lauren Collins (a.k.a. Paige)

Lauren Collins (a.k.a. Paige)
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Lauren has had a number of TV roles over the years, including ‘Kroll Show,’ ‘Conviction,’ and more. She most recently had a recurring role on the fourth season of ‘The Strain.’

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:15AM
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Cassie Steele (a.k.a. Manny)

Cassie Steele (a.k.a. Manny)
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After ‘Degrassi,’ Cassie went on to star in the short-lived ‘LA Complex.’ She’s starred in the TV movies ‘Sorority Surrogate’ and ‘The Dorm.’ Cassie has a recurring role on ‘Rick & Morty’ and is also a singer!

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:14AM
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Ephraim Ellis (a.k.a. Rick)

Ephraim Ellis (a.k.a. Rick)
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While Rick is his most notable role, Ephraim has starred in a number of TV shows since leaving ‘Degrassi.’ His latest role was in the 2016 TV movie ‘Deadly Inferno.’

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:14AM
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Andrea Lewis (a.k.a. Hazel)

Andrea Lewis (a.k.a. Hazel)
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Andrea created her own web series titled ‘Black Actress’ in 2013, which was featured on Issa Rae’s YouTube channel. Her latest role was on the series ‘The Number: The Reboot.’

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:14AM
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Christina Schmidt (a.k.a. Terri)

Christina Schmidt (a.k.a. Terri)
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After ‘Degrassi,’ Christina became a model!

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:14AM
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Adamo Ruggiero (a.k.a. Marco)

Adamo Ruggiero (a.k.a. Marco)
Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube

Adamo reprised his role of Marco on Netflix’s ‘Degrassi: Next Class,’ but it seems he’s taken a break from acting. He’s still really great friends with Lauren Collins!

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:14AM
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Melissa McIntyre (a.k.a. Ashley)

Melissa McIntyre (a.k.a. Ashley)
Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube

Not much is known about what Melissa is up to now. Her last TV role was ‘Degrassi: Minis’ in 2008.

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:15AM
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Jake Goldsbie (a.k.a. Toby)

Jake Goldsbie (a.k.a. Toby)
Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube

Jake Goldsbie went on to college after playing Toby and now works at The Score where he writes and podcasts about sports. He also made an appearance in ‘Molly’s Game.’

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:15AM
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Sarah Barrable-Tishauer (a.k.a. Liberty)

Sarah Barrable-Tishauer (a.k.a. Liberty)
Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube

Aside from appearing on ‘Degrassi: Next Class,’ Sarah has taken up DJing, and she’s damn good!

(Courtesy of Entertainment One/Youtube)

June 14, 2018, 10:15AM
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