I just want to portray a very honest character that displays traits that people can truly relate to and can help them - the audience and myself because I learn from the characters as well - help them see themselves in a perspective that is outside of what they know already, and grow from that experience.

In 2003 Kreuk ended her role on Edgemont. The film shot in Vancouver also starred Miranda Richardson and was directed by Caroline Thompson. Personal life
Kreuk currently resides in Toronto for the shooting of Beauty and the Beast.

: /ˈkruːk/; born December 30 1982) is a Canadian actress and executive producer best known for her roles as Lana Lang in the Superman-inspired television series Smallville and as Laurel Yeung in the Canadian teen drama Edgemont. Kristin Laura Kreuk (pron. Kreuk's latest role is as Catherine Chandler in The CW's series Beauty and the Beast.