Shadia Simmons (born June 28, 1986) is a Canadian teacher, director and former actress. She is best known for her role as Corrine Baxter in the television series Strange Days at Blake Holsey High, her recurring role as Emily on Life with Derek, and for her starring role as Piper Dellums in The Color of Friendship (2000).
Shadia Simmons | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 28, 1986 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, teacher, director |
| Years active | 1995–2009 |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | A.J. Saudin (Brother) Sabrina Saudin (Sister) |
Career
editHer first film was Moonlight and Valentino, where she played the part of Jenny Morrow, the daughter of a character played by Whoopi Goldberg. She appeared in the Disney production A Saintly Switch and was cast in a number of Disney Channel Original Movies. Simmons has starred in four television series, Ace Lightning, I Was a Sixth Grade Alien, Life with Derek, and Strange Days at Blake Holsey High.[1]
Personal life
editSimmons is the oldest of three siblings; she has a brother named A.J. and a sister named Sabrina, both of whom are professional actors.[2][3] She also has three children, two daughters and a son.[citation needed]
Teaching career
editWith her New York and Ontario teaching certification, she is now teaching at the High School level. Shadia is also a director at Star Acting Studios.[citation needed]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Moonlight and Valentino | Jenny Morrow | |
| 1996 | Goosebumps | Alicia | Episode: "Night of the Living Dummy II" |
| 1996 | Holiday Affair | Girl on Rollerblades | TV film |
| 1997 | In His Father's Shoes[4] | Maggie | TV film |
| 1997 | Color of Justice | Harriet | TV film |
| 1998 | Noddy | Actor | TV series |
| 1999 | A Saintly Switch[5] | Annette Anderson | TV film |
| 1999 | Dear America: A Picture of Freedom[6] | Clotee | TV short |
| 2000 | The Color of Friendship[7] | Piper Dellums | TV film |
| 2000 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | A.J. | Episode: "The Tale of the Night Nurse" |
| 2000 | Quints | Zoe | TV film |
| 2000 | Virtual Mom | Amy | TV film |
| 2000 | The Sandy Bottom Orchestra[8] | Jenny | TV film |
| 2000 | I Was a Sixth Grade Alien | October Wilde | 13 episodes |
| 2001 | Zenon: The Zequel | Nebula Wade | TV film; replacing Raven-Symoné |
| 2001–2002 | The Zack Files | Sarah | 6 episodes |
| 2002 | Girlstuff/Boystuff | Eva Pretty Reporter |
Episode: "Style 911/Eleven Minute Workout" Episode: "Health Class Horrors/Lights, Camera, Ahhhh!" |
| 2002 | Too Young to Be a Dad | Blair | TV film |
| 2002–2006 | Strange Days at Blake Holsey High[9] | Corrine Baxter | Main role, 38 episodes |
| 2002–2004 | Ace Lightning | Samantha Thompson | 29 episodes |
| 2005–2009 | Life with Derek | Emily Davis | Recurring role, 47 episodes |
References
edit- ^ Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television Vol. 49 (2003) Gale, Detroit
- ^ "A.J. Saudin | Actor, Sound Department". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ "Sabrina Saudin | Actress". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
- ^ Lynne Heffley (14 June 1997) "TV Reviews; 'Father's Shoes' Filled With Meaning", Los Angeles Times
- ^ "Grier and Fox Star In Disney's 'A Saintly Switch'" (27 Jan 1999) Sentinel, Los Angeles, California
- ^ Lynne Heffley (17 Mar. 1999) "Television Review; Scholastic's HBO Debut Presents a Sketchy 'Picture of Freedom'", Los Angeles Times
- ^ Lynne Heffley (5 Feb. 2000) "Television Review; A Compelling 'Friendship'", Los Angeles Times
- ^ Laura Fries (August 28, 2000) "'The Sandy Bottom Orchestra,' a TV movie on Showtime, is reviewed", Variety 380, 2 pg. 58
- ^ "Black Hole fills TV void" (04/29/2007) Sunday Herald Sun, Melbourne, Australia