Aislinn Paul
| Aislinn Paul | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 5, 1994[1] Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Degrassi: The Next Generation |
Aislinn Claire Paul (/ˈeɪslɪn/;[2] born March 5, 1994) is a Canadian actress. She is perhaps best known for her role in Degrassi: The Next Generation as Clare Edwards, for which she has won two Canadian Screen Awards (2015, 2016) for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series,[3] in addition to receiving a Young Artist Award nomination in 2010.[4]
Early life
Paul was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and began working as a child actor at a young age, starring in commercials and advertising campaigns.[5]
Career
Paul was cast as a regular on Degrassi in 2006 when she was only 12 years old and became one of the longest running cast members, eventually exiting the show in 2015 after appearing in more than 220 episodes.[5]
For her performance on the show, she has been nominated for a Young Artists Award for Best Supporting Young Actress in 2010. In 2015, she won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series.[3]
Other notable TV roles include Hannah Woodal in Wild Card, Amber in the CBS Film, Candles on Bay Street, Isabella in the HBO series Tell Me You Love Me, and Alexa Ammon in the Lifetime Movie Network Original Murder in the Hamptons.[6]
In 2015, Paul starred as Phoebe Frady in Heroes Reborn[7] and won a second Canadian Screen Award for her final performance in Degrassi.[8]
Personal life
Paul is an avid social media user, with a combined 200,000 fans on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.[9][10][11]
She studied at and graduated from the Etobicoke School of the Arts alongside fellow Degrassi star Chloe Rose.[12][13]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Canadian Screen Awards | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Won[14] |
| 2015 | Canadian Screen Awards | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Won [15] | |
| 2010 | Young Artist Awards | Best Supporting Young Actress | Nominated [16] | |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Famous Jett Jackson, TheThe Famous Jett Jackson | Girl #1 | Episode: "Business as Usual" |
| 2001 | Doc | Emily Slater Lindy |
2 Episodes |
| 2001 | In a Heartbeat | Chelsea | 2 Episodes |
| 2001 | Sister Mary Explains It All | Angel | TV Movie |
| 2003 | Do or Die | Heather | TV Movie |
| 2003 | Betrayed | Bonnie | TV Movie |
| 2003-2005 | Wild Card | Hannah Woodall | 36 Episodes |
| 2005 | Murder in the Hamptons | Alexa Ammon | TV Movie |
| 2006 | Candles on Bay Street | Amber | TV Movie |
| 2006–2015 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Clare Edwards | Guest Star (Seasons 6 & 7); Series Regular (Seasons 8-14) |
| 2007 | Tell Me You Love Me | Isabella | 10 Episodes |
| 2008 | Finn on the Fly | Chloe | |
| 2010 | Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars | Beth Ellen | TV Movie |
| 2010 | Trigger | Rocker Chick #3 | |
| 2014 | Reign | Cosette | 1 Episode |
| 2014 | Rick and Morty | Nancy | 1 Episode - Guest Star |
| 2014 | Haven | Grace | 1 Episode |
| 2015-2016 | Heroes Reborn | Phoebe Frady[17] | Recurring Role |
| 2016–present | Freakish | Natalie Callaway | Main Cast |
References
- ↑ Aislinn Paul (August 8, 2010). "Tweet 20680439295". Twitter. Retrieved August 29, 2010.
- ↑ "Can you like type how your name is pronounced? I'd...". tumblr.com.
- 1 2 "Degrassi and Bell Media Clean Up at The Canadian Screen Awards « MTV News". MTV. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ↑ "31st Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". www.youngartistawards.org. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- 1 2 "Clare Edwards (Character)". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ↑ "Aislinn Paul". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ↑ "Aislinn Paul: Biography, Latest News & Videos". TVGuide.com. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
- ↑ 19, Playback Staff January; 2016. "Schitt's Creek, Room lead CSA nominations". Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ↑ "Aislinn Paul (@aislinnpaul) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ↑ "Aislinn Paul (@aislinnpaul) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ↑ "aislinn paul on Tumblr". www.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ↑ "Schools in Focus: Etobicoke School of the Arts". TheRedPin Pulse. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ↑ "Chloe Rose: Sundance Acclaimed, TIFF Premiered, and She's Only Getting Started". Novella. Retrieved 2016-02-19.
- ↑ http://www.academy.ca/Canadian-Screen-Awards/2016-Nominees-Winners/Television
- ↑ http://www.academy.ca/Canadian-Screen-Awards/2015-Nominees-Winners/Television
- ↑ http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms31.html
- ↑ Sandra Gonzalez (8 July 2015). "'Heroes Reborn' digital prequel is coming: Here's your first look". Mashable.