‘Degrassi’ star finds fame down south Updated Mon. Apr. 21 2008 2:22 PM ET Tyrone Warner, CTV.ca Jake Goldsbie, who plays Toby Isaacs on CTV’s “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” says he can’t believe the show’s enormous following south of the border. “I remember the first few years we were on the air, it wasn’t that…

Ruggiero goes GLAAD Updated Tue. Apr. 15 2008 1:57 PM ET CTV.ca After putting his sexuality in the spotlight earlier this year, Degrassi’s Adamo Ruggiero made a conscious effort to involve himself in the gay community, through comedy, TV work and social outreach. Ruggerio’s range of projects include: Working with youth-oriented charities such as The…

‘Degrassi’ star wins L.A. acting award Updated Fri. Apr. 4 2008 3:38 PM ET Tyrone Warner, CTV.ca Jamie Johnson can add another statue to his mantelpiece after winning at this year’s Young Artist Awards, a long-running celebration of emerging talent. Johnson won the award for “Best Performance in a Television Series, Leading Young Actor” for…

Don’t confuse Cassie with Manny says ‘Degrassi’ star Updated Thu. Mar. 27 2008 12:21 PM ET Tyrone Warner, CTV.ca Cassie Steele, who plays Manny Santos on “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” says she hates being mistaken for the character she plays. Following the infamous “thong” episode, when Manny decided to dress in ultra tight clothing in…