Date of Birth

26 December 1987, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Birth Name

Miriam Katherine McDonald

Nickname

Billy

Height

5' 6½" (1.69 m)

Mini Biography

Miriam McDonald was born on July 26, 1987 in Oakville, Ontario. She is a Canadian actress known for playing the role of "Emma Nelson", the main character on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001). In August 2007, Miriam appeared, alongside Amanda Stepto and Stefan Brogren, on the Canadian edition of "Reader's Digest". She has also appeared on the cover of TV guide and Fashion 18 magazine. Miriam was close friends with "Degrassi" co-star, Ryan Cooley, who played "J.T. Yorke". She is friends with Nina Dobrev, Cassie Steele and Shenae Grimes-Beech. She is also an accomplished dancer, as well as a professional yoga instructor.

Trivia

• She also did voice-over work for 13 episodes, each, of the series, The Ripping Friends (2001), Cyberchase (2002) and Pecola (2001). She also voiced the lead in the animated series, 'Englebert' (2000).
• Loves dancing, including ballet, jazz, tap and hip hop.
• Has been schooled by acting coach Dean Armstrong, of Queer as Folk (1999) fame.
• Has one sister.
• Moved to downtown Toronto when she was 10.
• Has a dog named Sully.
• Enjoys boxing.
• She likes to swim and play tennis.
• Very good friends with Megan Park.
• Attended Ryerson University in Toronto doing one class of Yoga. Officially a yoga instructor. Returning to acting soon. [January 2011]

Trademarks:

• Miriam McDonald is of Scottish ancestry.
  

Quotes

• My life is basically the same as it was before Degrassi, only now I get recognized everywhere I go.