Cassie Steele

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Cassie Steele

Steele at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival
Background information
Birth name Cassandra Rae Steele
Born December 2, 1989 (1989-12-02) (age 22)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres Grunge, alternative rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock
Occupations Actress, singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 2000–present
Labels Rob'N'Steal Productions (2005-present)
Super Spy Productions (2008-present)
Website cassiesteele.com
Members
Cassie Steele
Past members
Karamel 2010, kara & Cassie (Mel)
Notable instruments
Vocals, guitar

Cassandra Rae "Cassie" Steele (born December 2, 1989) is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter best known for portraying Manny Santos on Degrassi: The Next Generation. She also plays Abby on the new show The L.A. Complex (Highland Gardens) which premiered Jan 10 on Much Music and CTV.

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[edit] Life and career

Steele was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She began crafting her own songs to go with her poetry when she was in the first grade, she then began taking singing lessons. She attended London School of Dance in Scarborough, Ontario and trained in ballet and jazz dance. Cassie was also a gymnast for quite some time. Steele has been a regular cast member on Degrassi: The Next Generation playing the character of Manny Santos since she was eleven years old. Steele also appeared in the 2007 MTV movie, Super Sweet 16: The Movie.[1]

Her debut album, How Much for Happy, was released in 2005, followed by two Canadian tours. Steele's follow-up album, Destructo Doll, was released on July 21, 2009. She appeared on Channel One News to promote the album for the music segment.

Steele is the older sister of Alexandra (Alex) Steele,[2] who appeared on Degrassi: The Next Generation as Angie Jeremiah from Season 1 -5. Alex will appear as Tori Santa Maria in second half of Season 11.

She also played the role as the girl from "Dusk" the fictional vampire parody of The Twilight Saga on My Babysitter's a Vampire'.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Album Information
How Much for Happy
  • Released: March 15, 2005 (CAN)
    April 26, 2005 (US)
  • Label: Bullseye Canada, Rob'N'Steal Productions
  • Canadian sales: 25,000
  • Canadian Certification: Gold
  • Official Singles:
    • 2005: "Bluebird"
    • 2005: "Famous"
Destructo Doll
  • Released: July 21, 2009
  • Label: Independent, Rob'N'Steal Productions
  • Canadian sales: 25,000
  • Canadian Certification: Gold
  • Official Singles
    • 2009: "Mr. Colson"
    • 2009: "Go Dark"

[edit] Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Relic Hunter Sydney Fox - Age 10 "Sydney at Ten" (Season 3, Episode 3)
Degrassi: The Next Generation Manuella "Manny" Santos Seasons 1-9 (Series Regular)
2003 Full Court Miracle Julie Disney Channel Original Movie
2004 Doc Heidi Euchi "No Pain, No Gain" (Season 4, Episode 9)
2007 Super Sweet 16: The Movie Sophie Supporting role
Da Kink in My Hair Beautiful Girl "Fass & Facety" (Season 1, Episode 2)
The Best Years Lucy Ramirez-Montoya/Sahara Oasis "From Here to Eternity" (Season 1, Episode 4)
"Shadow of a Doubt" (Season 1, Episode 7)
"All That Heaven Allows" (Season 1, Episode 8)
2008
Instant Star Blu Recurring, Season 4, 5 episodes
2009 Degrassi Goes Hollywood Manny Santos Main role
2010 Degrassi Takes Manhattan Manny Santos Main role
2011 My Babysitter's a Vampire Dusk III: Unbitten Actor Special Appearance
2012 Fallen (Kate novel) Arriane Alter
2012 The L.A. Complex Abby Vargas Main Role

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