Hannah Simone

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Biography

Hannah Simone established a show business imprint in the 2000s as a Canadian television presenter before scoring a breakthrough role as the designated bestie on the hit situation comedy "New Girl" (Fox, 2011- ). A multi-ethnic beauty whose globe-hopping childhood exposed her to the starker realities of the developing world, she trod an early career path in international public policy, but in the early 2000s, veered into a media career. She did …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

August 3, 1980

Career Milestones

Frequently moved as a child, living in Canada, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Cyprus, and India

2004

Made TV acting debut on UPN's short-lived "Kevin Hill"

2006

Began a three-year VJ stint on Canada's MuchMusic channel

2011

Landed breakthrough role as model and title character's best friend Cece on Fox comedy "New Girl"