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Kristin Kreuk

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Kristin Kreuk

Kristin Laura Kreuk (; born December 30, 1982) is a Canadian actress. Debuting on teen drama Edgemont, she became most known for her television roles as Lana Lang in the superhero television series Smallville (2001–2011), Catherine Chandler in The CW sci-fi series Beauty & the Beast (2012–2016) and as Joanna Hanley in the CBC legal drama series Burden of Truth (2018–2021). In 2009, she portrayed Chun-Li in the American martial arts film Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.

Infobox

Born
Kristin Laura Kreuk (1982-12-30) December 30, 1982 (age 42)Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupations
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Years active
1999–present

Tables

· Filmography › Television
2001
Snow White: The Fairest of Them All
Role(s)
Snow White
Notes
Television film
The Weekenders
Role(s)
Gina
Notes
Episode: "My Punky Valentine"; voice role
2001–2005
Role(s)
Edgemont
Notes
Laurel Yeung
2001–2009
Role(s)
Smallville
Notes
Lana Lang
Louise McCallum
Role(s)
Episode: "Relic"
Margaret Isobel Thoreaux
Role(s)
3 episodes
2004
Earthsea
Role(s)
Tenar
Notes
Television miniseries
2010
Ben Hur
Role(s)
Tirzah
Notes
Television mini-series
Chuck
Role(s)
Hannah
Notes
Recurring role; 4 episodes
2012–2016
Role(s)
Beauty & the Beast
Notes
Catherine Chandler
2015
Robot Chicken
Role(s)
Oblina / Catherine Chandler
Notes
Episode: "Ants on a Hamburger"; voice role
2018–2021
Role(s)
Burden of Truth
Notes
Joanna Hanley, later Joanna Chang
2021
Ghostwriter
Role(s)
Sarah Weaver
Notes
Guest role (season 2)
2022
Reacher
Role(s)
Charlene "Charlie" Hubble
Notes
4 episodes
2024–2025
Role(s)
Murder in a Small Town
Notes
Cassandra
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2001
Snow White: The Fairest of Them All
Snow White
Television film
The Weekenders
Gina
Episode: "My Punky Valentine"; voice role
2001–2005
Edgemont
Laurel Yeung
Main role; 67 episodes
2001–2009
Smallville
Lana Lang
Main role (seasons 1–7, recurring season 8); 154 episodes
Louise McCallum
Episode: "Relic"
Margaret Isobel Thoreaux
3 episodes
2004
Earthsea
Tenar
Television miniseries
2010
Ben Hur
Tirzah
Television mini-series
Chuck
Hannah
Recurring role; 4 episodes
2012–2016
Beauty & the Beast
Catherine Chandler
Main role; 70 episodes, also producer
2015
Robot Chicken
Oblina / Catherine Chandler
Episode: "Ants on a Hamburger"; voice role
2018–2021
Burden of Truth
Joanna Hanley, later Joanna Chang
Main role, also executive producer
2021
Ghostwriter
Sarah Weaver
Guest role (season 2)
2022
Reacher
Charlene "Charlie" Hubble
4 episodes
2024–2025
Murder in a Small Town
Cassandra
Main role
· Filmography › Film
2004
EuroTrip
Role(s)
Fiona
2006
Dream Princess
Role(s)
Princess
Notes
Short film
2007
Partition
Role(s)
Naseem Khan
2009
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Role(s)
Chun-Li
2011
Vampire
Role(s)
Maria Lucas
Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy
Role(s)
Heather Thompson
2012
Space Milkshake
Role(s)
Tilda
Notes
also executive producer
2017
The Emissary
Role(s)
The Emissary
Notes
Short film
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2004
EuroTrip
Fiona
2006
Dream Princess
Princess
Short film
2007
Partition
Naseem Khan
2009
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Chun-Li
2011
Vampire
Maria Lucas
Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy
Heather Thompson
2012
Space Milkshake
Tilda
also executive producer
2017
The Emissary
The Emissary
Short film
· Filmography › Video games
2017
Shuyan Saga
Role(s)
Shuyan
Notes
voice role
2020
Watch Dogs: Legion
Role(s)
Kaitlin Lau
Notes
Voice and performance capture
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2017
Shuyan Saga
Shuyan
voice role
2020
Watch Dogs: Legion
Kaitlin Lau
Voice and performance capture
· Filmography › Producer
2011
Blink
Role(s)
Short film; also executive producer
TBA
Role(s)
Phoolan
Notes
Documentary film; post-production, also executive producer
Year
Title
Notes
2011
Blink
Short film; also executive producer
TBA
Phoolan
Documentary film; post-production, also executive producer
· Awards and nominations
2002
Saturn Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Television Series
Notes
Smallville
2003
Nominated
Teen Choice Awards
Role(s)
Choice TV Actress: Action
Notes
Nominated
2004
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Television Series
Notes
Nominated
2005
Leo Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in Feature Length Drama
Notes
Earthsea
Best Performance in Youth's Series
Role(s)
Edgemont
Notes
Nominated
2006
Teen Choice Awards
Role(s)
Choice TV Actress: Action/Drama
Notes
Smallville
Saturn Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Television Series
Notes
Nominated
2008
Teen Choice Awards
Role(s)
Choice TV Actress: Action
Notes
Nominated
2009
Nominated
2013
Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Role(s)
Beauty & the Beast
Notes
Nominated
2014
Nominated
People's Choice Awards
Role(s)
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress
Notes
Won
2015
Won
2019
Rockie Awards
Role(s)
Canadian Award of Distinction
Notes
Burden of Truth, EuroTrip, Smallville
Canadian Screen Awards
Role(s)
Best Lead Actress, Drama Series
Notes
Burden of Truth
2021
Nominated
2025
Leo Awards
Role(s)
Best Lead Performance Dramatic Series
Notes
Murder In A Small Town
Year
Association
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2002
Saturn Awards
Best Actress in a Television Series
Smallville
Nominated
2003
Nominated
Teen Choice Awards
Choice TV Actress: Action
Nominated
2004
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Best Actress in a Television Series
Nominated
2005
Leo Awards
Best Actress in Feature Length Drama
Earthsea
Nominated
Best Performance in Youth's Series
Edgemont
Nominated
2006
Teen Choice Awards
Choice TV Actress: Action/Drama
Smallville
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Best Actress in a Television Series
Nominated
2008
Teen Choice Awards
Choice TV Actress: Action
Nominated
2009
Nominated
2013
Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Beauty & the Beast
Nominated
2014
Nominated
People's Choice Awards
Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress
Won
2015
Won
2019
Rockie Awards
Canadian Award of Distinction
Burden of Truth, EuroTrip, Smallville
Won
Canadian Screen Awards
Best Lead Actress, Drama Series
Burden of Truth
Nominated
2021
Nominated
2025
Leo Awards
Best Lead Performance Dramatic Series
Murder In A Small Town
Won

References

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  25. "A Set Visit With the Vampire"
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  26. "Hill - I Heard - Official Music Video"
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8xKbzE3Mw0
  27. "Kristin Kreuk talks "Smallville" and "Chuck" - February 1, 2010"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20110623073805/http://www.smallvilleph.com/2010/02/kristin-kreuk-talks-smallville-and-chuck/
  28. "Smallville's Kristin Kreuk, Allison Mack to emcee Beyond Pink gala dinner"
    https://www.straight.com/article-269313/smallvilles-kristin-kreuk-allison-mack-emcee-beyond-pink-gala-dinner
  29. "INFO ON SHORT FILM BLINK"
    http://allisonmackweb.com/?p=2760
  30. "Blink - Full Video"
    https://vimeo.com/39735595
  31. Kristin Kreuk bio on "Partition" web site
    https://web.archive.org/web/20060517100309/http://www.partitionthemovie.ca/images/press/Partition_English_PressKit.pdf
  32. "And the voice of Shuyan is...Kristin Kreuk!"
    http://steamcommunity.com/games/594680/announcements/detail/1446072242258442714
  33. "This was so much fun! Voice work is so specific and challenging. And the story of Shuyan is intelligent and empowering. Also. Yelling"
    https://x.com/MsKristinKreuk/status/890673506404323328
  34. The Nerd on the CW | Robot Chicken | Adult Swim
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    https://www.latimes.com/archives/blogs/hero-complex-blog/story/2009-02-27/six-questions-with-chun-li-kristin-kreuk
  37. "Kristin Kreuk on Instagram: "When you move back to Vancouver, it's best to become a stereotype and hike a lot. (Also, watch @durance.erica 's Hallmark movie tonight! She can't get into her Instagram account, so I'll just keep reminding you.)""
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CiTeK6LP3zc/
  38. "What Are You Reading on Set: Kristin Kreuk on "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi"
    http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/936373827958
  39. "Kelly & Michael: Kristin Kreuk New Series "Beauty and the Beast""
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  40. "Tagline and Camels- Kristin Kreuk's blog"
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    https://globalnews.ca/news/4115037/kristen-kreuk-allison-mack-sex-trafficking-cult/
  43. Allison Mack Recalls ‘Smallville’s Kristin Kreuk Introducing Her To NXIVM: “All She Could Talk About”
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    https://www.leoawards.com/2025/nominees_and_winners/nominees_and_winners_by_name_2025.php
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