Kristin Kreuk was born on December 30, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. She attended and graduated from Eric Hamber High School. Although she did some stage work in school, she focused more on her studies. She described herself as shy and boring.

For her first professional work, she went to an open casting audition for Edgemont, a teen-drama series aired on CBC television in Canada. She plays the role of Laurel Yeung. Laurel was the last main character to be cast because the casting director was having a problem finding an actress. Fortunately for them (and us), they found Kristin just in time.

Her career was set to take off when she landed on the highly acclaimed WB television series, Smallville. It follows the story of Clark Kent in his pre-Superman days in a small town of Smallville, Kansas. Kristin plays the role of Lana Lang, Clark Kent's object of desire before he meets Lois Lane.

Smallville proved to be a giant step for Kristin's acting career, as she landed several interviews with several magazines, including YM (Young and Modern) and Rolling Stone. She also did a commercial for Neutrogena, popular for its skin care products.

As Kristin continues her career in the entertainment industry, it is just a matter of time before she becomes a superstar as she has natural talents and diligence.
Smallville (2001): $40,000
Attended Eric Hamber High School. Was initally planning to go to university for psychology or environmental studies. Was the last member to be cast for Edgemont. The Edgemont casting director sent a fax to all the high schools in British Columbia for an "exotic" looking girl to play the part of Laurel. Voted in at #10 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, U.K. edition. [June 2002] Came in at #71 in FHM's Sexiest Girls of 2002 poll, American edition. [June 2002] Voted #24 in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women list [2003]. Had never worked professionally as an actress before Edgemont (but had done stage work). Is the latest Neutrogena model, following in Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mandy Moore's footsteps. Femme Fatales (January/February 2005). She is #1 on their 50 Sexiest Women of the Year list. Named #67 on the Maxim magazine "Hot 100 of 2005" list. #18 on askmen.com's Top 99 Most Desirable Women in 2005 Her younger sister's name is Justine. 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. Growing up she did gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, and theater (in high school). Has a purple belt in karate. Does not smoke. Her favorite shows are Friends, Third Watch, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and ER. Admires Cate Blanchett and Jodie Foster. Named #28 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement. (2005) Her surname "kreuk" is Dutch for a "wrinkle" or "fold" in a material (textiles in particular). Named #46 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement. (2006). Proud member of Greenpeace, Red Cross and UNICEF. Her favourite bands artists are: Jeff Buckley, Miles Davis, Tribe called quest, Coldplay and Radio Head. Has her own Lana Lang action figure. Favorite books are: Wuthering Heights, The World According to Garp, Anne of Green Gables and Little Women. Favourite singers are: Fiest and Jeff Buckley. Favorite author is John Irving. Favourite drink is water. Favourite music styles are: Rap, Hip-Hop, and Jazz. Her hobbies include movies with friends, reading, writing, dancing, knitting, and gymnastics. Was first to be cast on "Smallville".