Cassie Steele
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| Cassie Steele | |
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 Cassie Steele at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cassandra Rae Steele |
| Also known as | Cassie Steele |
| Born | December 2, 1989 |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genre(s) | Grunge, Rock, Indie, Alternative, Powerpop |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 2000 - Present |
| Label(s) | Rob 'N Steal Productions (2005-present) Super Spy Productions (2008-present) |
| Website | Myspace Music Page |
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| Cassie Steele | |
| Notable instrument(s) | |
| vocals, guitar | |
Cassandra Rae Steele (born December 2, 1989, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian television actress and singer/songwriter best known for portraying Manny Santos on Degrassi: The Next Generation. She is part filipino, part african and part caucasian. Steele appeared in the 2007 MTV movie, Super Sweet 16: The Movie.[1]. Steele is currently living in Los Angeles in order to concentrate on her music career. She attended London School of Dance in Scarborough, Ontario and trained in ballet and jazz.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Toronto, Canada in 1989, Steele began crafting her own made-up songs to go with her poetry when she was in first grade, she then began taking singing lessons
Steele has been a regular cast member on Degrassi: The Next Generation playing the character of Manny Santos since she was eleven years old. At the age of thirteen Cassie wrote and recorded the song “Prayer,” which was used nationally to promote HIV/AIDS awareness.Her debut album: How Much for Happy was released in 2005, followed by two Canadian tours. Steele's next album Destructo Doll is scheduled for release on July 21st, 2009.
Steele is best friends with her costars Miriam Mcdonald and Nina Dobrev, She also is close friends with Sara Paxton. She is also the older sister of Alex Steele who also acts on Degrassi: The Next Generation as Angela Jeremiah, Joey Jeremiah's daughter and Craig Manning's half-sister.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2005 How Much for Happy
- 2009 Destructo Doll
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film/television | Role |
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| 2001 - Present | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Manny Santos (Major, 8 Seasons) |
| 2003 | Full Court Miracle | Julie (Minor) |
| 2007 | Super Sweet 16: The Movie | Sophie (Supporting) |
| 2007 | The Best Years | Lucy Ramirez-Montoya (Guest, Season 1) |
| 2008 | Instant Star | Blu (Recurring, Season 4) |
| 2009 | "Degrassi Goes Hollywood" | Manny Santos (Major) |
