Edmonton has been home to many who’ve gone on to become successful, world-renowned actors. One of them is Andre Kim, who shot to widespread fame playing a lead role in the series “Vampire Academy.” How did this Canadian talent capture the hearts of millions? Let’s dive into his journey on edmonton-trend.com.
Childhood and Early Life
André was born in early December 1996, in Alberta’s capital city. Shortly after his birth, his family moved to Mississauga, near Toronto, where he spent his entire childhood. From a young age, André showed a keen interest in cinema, happily watching films with his parents.
When Kim was eight, he began performing on various theatre stages with different troupes. Despite being naturally shy, it never held him back from taking on diverse roles. Determined to pursue a career in theatre, André enrolled in a performing arts school. After graduating with honours, he became a humanities student at the University of Toronto, where he chose to study anthropology, philosophy, and psychology.
During his first year, Kim started to feel he might have chosen the wrong path and decided to audition for Sheridan College. Getting in was tough, but his persistence and courage paid off. Kim has often mentioned in interviews that he always used his entire body when embodying characters, which frequently resulted in perfect takes with no need for retakes.
First Steps in the Film Industry
At 16, Kim auditioned for the teen series “Degrassi: The Next Generation” and landed a part. He was then cast as a permanent member of the acting ensemble for two seasons, playing the role of Winston Chu. André has often said that filming this project felt incredibly easy, almost like he was on vacation rather than at work. During this period, he began seriously considering dedicating himself to the film industry, finding immense satisfaction in the process itself and the directors’ guidance.
The series “Degrassi: The Next Generation” launched the budding actor’s career and brought him significant recognition. His brilliant portrayal earned him nominations for several prestigious awards. While working on “Degrassi,” he didn’t slow down, actively appearing in other directors’ projects. For instance, he portrayed a terminally ill man who opted for euthanasia in the comedy “Mary Kills People.” During this time, audiences also saw the actor in an episode of the series “Hudson & Rex.”
André also made his mark in Hollywood: in 2019, he appeared in the fantasy drama “American Gods,” and in 2020, he was featured in the series “Hardy Boys.”
Fun Facts
- The actor leads an active lifestyle, exercises daily, loves volleyball, and has extensive experience in several martial arts.
- André enjoys online and video games. This passion once nearly cost him his career. In 2012, during a League of Legends stream, Kim harshly insulted his opponents. Two years later, this incident resurfaced, putting his reputation on the line. Fortunately, after he apologized for his inappropriate behaviour, the incident was fully resolved.
- The actor participates in professional photoshoots. In 2022, his face graced the cover of GR8 magazine.
- Kim has a significant fear of spiders.
- The actor loves watching anime.
- Kim’s idol is American actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
André’s acting career continues to flourish. In 2022, he appeared in “Star Trek” and took on the role of Ensign Kyle in “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.” Additionally, Kim landed a lead role in the series “Vampire Academy,” where he portrayed the Moroi vampire Christian Ozera.
