Ever wondered what fuels the drive and ambition of a celebrated actress? It often starts with a strong foundation, and in the case of Kristin Kreuk, that foundation was quite literally built by her parents, Deanna Che and Peter Kreuk, both accomplished landscape architects. Their influence extends beyond genetics, shaping her worldview and work ethic.

Kristin Laura Kreuk, born on December 30, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, embodies a blend of diverse heritages. Raised in Mount Pleasant, Vancouver, she is the daughter of Deanna Che, who is of Chinese ancestry, and Peter Kreuk, who is of Dutch descent. This multicultural upbringing instilled in her a deep respect for both cultures, shaping her identity and perspective. Beyond her acting career, Kristins early life reveals a dedication to martial arts and gymnastics. She demonstrated considerable talent, even competing at a national level. However, scoliosis forced her to discontinue these pursuits in grade 11, leading her down a different, yet equally fulfilling, path. She attended and graduated with honors from Eric Hamber Secondary School, where, despite dabbling in stage work, she primarily focused on her studies. Kristin has a younger sister, Justine, born in 1986 (or 1987 according to some sources), further solidifying her family ties. Publicly, Kristin has described herself as shy during her formative years, a stark contrast to the confident presence she exudes on screen.

Kristin Kreuk Biography
Full Name	Kristin Laura Kreuk
Date of Birth	December 30, 1982
Place of Birth	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Parents	Deanna Che (Landscape Architect) Peter Kreuk (Landscape Architect)
Siblings	Justine Kreuk (Younger Sister)
Ethnicity	Dutch and Chinese
Height	5 feet 4 inches (1.6 m)
Education	Eric Hamber Secondary School
Occupation	Actress, Producer, Model
Marital Status	In a relationship with Mark Hildreth since 2004
Career Information
Years Active	2001present
Notable Roles	Lana Lang in Smallville, Laurel Yeung in Edgemont, Catherine Chandler in Beauty & the Beast, Joanna Hanley in Burden of Truth
Professional Information (Peter Kreuk)
Occupation	Landscape Architect
Company	Durante Kreuk Ltd. (Principal)
Years Active	Since 1979 in Vancouver
Education	University of Guelph (B.L.A.)
Memberships	BCSLA (1981), CSLA (1982), AALA (2014)
External Links
Kristin Kreuk IMDB Profile