Born:
June 16, 1982
in
Montreal, Quebec
Best Known For:
Playing Candice in Heroes.
Early-life:
Melissa Peregrym was born in Montreal, Quebec, in June 1982. She spent most of her life in Surrey, British Colombia, and is fluent in both English and French. Her father is a minister, and Missy has said that any man she dates will have to meet his approval. Growing up, she was something of a tomboy and loved sport, including soccer, snowboarding, lacrosse, hockey and basketball, which she has coached at high-school level. However, she embarked on a more girly career when she started modelling at the age of 18.
Career:
After appearing in a number of TV commercials, Peregrym made her acting debut in an episode of Dark Angel, following it up with appearances in The Chris Isaak Show, Jake 2.0 and Smallville. An uncredited role in the notorious flop Catwoman probably did little to help her career, but she bounced back with leading parts in the short-lived series Life As We Know It and the movie Stick It, where she co-starred with Jeff Bridges. More recently, she's taken high-profile parts in cult dramas Heroes, Reaper, and Rookie Blue.
Quote:
"I want girls to be who they are and what they have to offer. It's not based on what other people think about you."
Trivia:
She coaches high school basketball.