André Dae Kim
André Dae Kim | |
|---|---|
 Kim in 2022 | |
| Born | December 2, 1996 |
| Education | |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto Mississauga |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Website | andredaekim |
André Dae Kim (born December 2, 1996) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Winston Chu in the Canadian television series Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi: Next Class, and as Dylan Edwards in the CBS series Salvation.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Kim was born in Edmonton and grew up in Mississauga where he joined the drama program at Cawthra Park Secondary School.[2] He attended University of Toronto Mississauga and Sheridan College's joint theatre and drama studies program.[3]
Career
[edit]In 2012, while in grade 10, Kim sent a video audition to producers of Degrassi, which granted him the part of Winston Chu in Degrassi: The Next Generation and then Degrassi: Next Class which premiered in 2016.[3] In 2017, he was nominated for Joey Award for his role in Salvation and for his role in Degrassi: Next Class.[4] Kim was nominated for the Young Entertainer Award in 2017 and 2018 for his role in Degrassi: Next Class.[5][6]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2015 | Degrassi: The Next Generation[7] | Winston Chu | Main role |
| 2015 | Degrassi: Don't Look Back | Winston Chu | Television film |
| 2016–2017 | Degrassi: Next Class[8] | Winston Chu | Main role |
| 2017–2018 | Salvation | Dylan Edwards | Main role |
| 2018 | Schitt's Creek | Teen | |
| Mary Kills People | Joshua Yang | ||
| In Contempt | Fabian Reyes | ||
| The Detail | Hugo | ||
| Private Eyes | Aubrey | ||
| 2019 | Samanthology[9] | Yumiko | |
| American Gods | The Son (1987) | ||
| Hudson & Rex | Toby | School Daze | |
| Northern Rescue | Trevor | 4 episodes | |
| 2020 | Locke & Key | Young Mark Cho | 3 episodes |
| Good Witch | Zack | ||
| The Hardy Boys | Billy | "Of Freedom and Pleasure" | |
| 2021 | Coroner | Ben | |
| 2022 | Vampire Academy | Christian Ozera | Main role |
| 2022 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Chief Kyle |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Joey Awards | Best Recurring Principal or Guest Star Actor in a TV Series | Salvation | Nominated |
| Best Series Regular or Leading Actor in a TV Series | Degrassi: Next Class | Nominated | ||
| Young Entertainer Award | Best Leading Young Actor – Television Series | Degrassi: Next Class | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Young Entertainer Award | Best Leading Young Actor – Television Series | Degrassi: Next Class | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Kass, Mylene; Hangdaan, ra (September 25, 2017). "Let's talk: Life behind and on the set". The Medium. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Degrassi's Andre Kim". Talk Nerdy With Us. October 15, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Class Act: UTM theatre student stars on Canadian drama series | University of Toronto Mississauga". www.utm.utoronto.ca. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "2017 Nominations". www.joeyawards.com. Archived from the original on September 26, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "Young Entertainer Awards Submissions". www.youngentertainerawards.org. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "2018 NOMINATIONS – BEST LEADING YOUNG ACTOR – TELEVISION SERIES" (PDF).
- ^ "Andre Kim". HuffPost Canada. December 3, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "Valentine's Date Cutie Countdown: Andre Kim". Girls' Life. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ "André Dae Kim – Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
