Karine Vanasse

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Biography

Born Nov. 24, 1983 in Drummondville, Québec, Canada, Karine Vanasse won a Gémeaux Award for hosting the kids' science series, "Les débrouillards" (TFO, 1990-2003), but ascended to movie stardom with the starring role in Léa Pool's powerful "Emporte-moi" ("Set Me Free") (1999), the coming-of-age tale of an unusually intelligent and sensitive 13-year-old tomboy. Recognized as a major find, Vanasse won a slew of international honors, including …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer

Born

November 24, 1983

Career Milestones

2011

Landed a regular role on the ABC 1960s-era drama "Pan Am" as the romantic Parisian Colette

2011

Acted opposite Owen Wilson in Woody Allen-directed fantasy romance "Midnight in Paris"

2004

Cast in a supporting role opposite Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz in war drama "Head in the Clouds"

2001

Starred in Canadian film "Games of the Heart"

1999

Played the title role of a teenager trying to find her identity in a tormented family environment in drama feature "Set Me Free"

1989

Co-hosted the Canadian children's program "Les débrouillards"

Appeared in Quebec's teen show "Club des 100 watts" after winning a lip sync competition