Kristin Laura Kreuk (born December 30, 1982) is a Canadian-born actress and model of Chinese, Indonesian, and Dutch descent known for her roles on the Canadian television series teen soap Edgemont and on the American television series Smallville. Kreuk (rhymes with "Luke") was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her father, Peter Kreuk, is of Dutch ancestry and her mother, Deanna Che, is of Chinese ancestry but born in Indonesia; both are landscape architects. Kristin also has a sister, Justine Kreuk, who is about five years younger. She is considered a sex symbol among her fans, primarily because of her unusual Eurasian appearance and dimples. Kristin took gymnastics in high school but quit in grade 11 due to scoliosis. |
