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Karissa and Katie Strain | |
|---|---|
| Born | Karissa Nicole Strain Katie Lynne Strain July 21, 1990 |
| Other names | KarKat |
| Occupation | Actresses |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Notable work | Nicki and Lizzy on Carrie |
Karissa Nicole and Katie Lynne Strain (born July 21, 1990) are Canadian twin actresses.
They are best known for their roles in Todd and the Book of Pure Evil and Carrie.
Personal life[edit]
Karissa and Katie were born on July 21st, 1990.[1] They were supposed to be born in the month of August, but they were delivered early, making them a Cancer.
In recent years, Karissa and Katie researched their horoscope and discovered that the Sanskrit word for Cancer is Karkat. Coincidentally, the first three letters of each of their name in their birth order spells out Karkat. This lead to them getting a tattoo of the word written in Sanskrit and also decided to brand their production company name "KarKat".[2]
Karissa and Katie have Twitter and Instagram accounts under their production name.[3][4]
Career[edit]
Karissa and Katie's first film role came in the form of body doubling for Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen in their feature film 'New York Minute. After this, Karissa and Katie gained many roles, both together and separate, in film and television. Karissa and Katie's most memorable roles were as villainous twins in both Todd and the Book of Pure Evil and Carrie.
In recent years, Karissa and Katie have booked various guest star roles on television series'. In December 2015 they were cast as Cora and Jolene in the first season of the Syfy series Wynonna Earp, which is based on the comic book of same name.[5]
Filmography[edit]
Karissa[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | New York Minute | Ryan Sisters | Photo double |
| 2009 | Amelia | Commodification Montage Dancer | Minor role |
| 2010 | Todd and the Book of Pure Evil | Britney | Episode: "Terrible Twin Turf Tussle" |
| 2010 | Murdoch Mysteries | Maisy | Episode: "Blood and Circuses" |
| 2012 | Totally Amp'd | ME-4-U | Recurring role |
| 2012 | Saving Hope | Kat | Episode: "Consenting Adults" |
| 2012 | Mr. Viral | Sin Girl #1/Mom | |
| 2012-2013 | Scare Tactics | Various | Recurring role |
| 2013 | Carrie | Nicki Watson | Supporting role |
| 2014 | Reign | Brothel Twin | Episode: "Liege Lord" |
| 2014 | Miss-Twin Ception | Twin | Written by |
| 2014 | Disconnect | Ghost #2 | Short film |
| 2014 | Odd Squad | Kailey | Episode: "The Jackies/Invasion of the Body Switchers" |
| 2015 | Rogue | Sierra | Episode: "Dirty Laundry" |
| 2016 | Day Players | Fan Girl #1 | Short film |
| 2016 | Wynonna Earp | Cora | Episode: "Landslide" |
Katie[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | New York Minute | Ryan Sisters | Photo double |
| 2009 | Amelia | Commodification Montage Dancer | Minor role |
| 2010 | Todd and the Book of Pure Evil | Delilah | Episode: "Terrible Twin Turf Tussle" |
| 2010 | Murdoch Mysteries | Daisy | Episode: "Blood and Circuses" |
| 2012 | Totally Amp'd | ME-4-U | Recurring role |
| 2012 | Saving Hope | Kat | Episode: "Consenting Adults" |
| 2012 | Mr. Viral | Sin Girl #2/Diapered Agency Girl | |
| 2013 | Dirty Talk | Andrea/Katie | Short film |
| 2013 | Scare Tactics | Various | Recurring role |
| 2013 | Carrie | Lizzy Watson | Supporting role |
| 2013 | Beauty and the Beast | Pissed Girlfriend | Episode: "Hothead" |
| 2013 | Murdoch Mysteries | Marie Nicholson | Episode: "Loch Ness Murdoch" |
| 2014 | Reign | Brothel Twin | Episode: "Liege Lord" |
| 2014 | Miss-Twin Ception | Twin | Written by |
| 2014 | Disconnect | Ghost #1 | Short film |
| 2014 | Odd Squad | Hailey | Episode: "The Jackies/Invasion of the Body Switchers" |
| 2015 | Rogue | Trinity | Episode: "Dirty Laundry" |
| 2016 | Day Players | Fan Girl #2 | Short film |
| 2016 | Wynonna Earp | Jolene | Episode: "Landslide" |