‘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…

As Canadian students celebrate March Break this month, Degrassi goes all out on the road! From a sex tape to a keg party and a random makeout session, Degrassi students close their textbooks and take a Spring Break road trip. “Bust a Move,” the two-part special episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation, airing Monday, March…

By Mike Cohen, The Suburban Degrassi cast members Sarah Barrable-Tishauer (Liberty) and Jake Goldsbie (Toby) presently study at Concordia University. Few Canadian dramatic TV programs share the success of the Degrassi franchise. When the original Kids of Degrassi hit the small screen 27 years ago, few could have predicted that it would morph into four…

The N Hits the Open Road with Two Degrassi Premieres – The Documentary Special Degrassi in Kenya and the Degrassi Spring Break Movie Half-Hour Documentary Premieres Friday, Mar. 14, At 8:00 P.M. (ET) and Upcoming One-Hour Degrassi Movie Premieres Friday, April 4, At 8:00 P.M. (ET) Hit Teen Drama Recently Nominated for Its Second GLAAD…

The N Rolls Out Degrassi Specials NEW YORK, February 27: The N will premiere two new specials for its teen Degrassi franchise: Degrassi in Kenya and Degrassi Spring Break. The half-hour documentary Degrassi in Kenya features the seven cast members on a personal trip to Kenya to build a childrens school house for a local…

CTV.ca Caitlin Ryan is back on “Degrassi: The Next Generation,” and she’s up to no good. Played by Stacie Mistysyn, Caitlin is one of the show’s most favourite recurring characters, with a history on both the new “Degrassi” and the original series. “It’s like a whole world you are coming back to, that you’ve been…

This season we can be sure Lauren Collins, left, character on Degrassi: The Next Generation will reach new heights. After all, we cant expect less from the creators of the award-winning series, which has been pushing boundaries for seven years. Collins plays Paige Michalchuk on the hit show that evolved from Degrassi Junior High, a…