Emmanuelle Chriqui Biography / Pictures

Emmanuelle Sophie Anne Chriqui (born December 10, 1977) is a Montreal-born Canadian actress known primarily for her roles in teen-oriented movies.

Early life
Chriqui (whose family name's French-language transliteration is pronounced Shreeky) was born to Jewish immigrants from Morocco. When she was 6, she moved to Toronto with her family, including an

older brother and sister; she grew up in Unionville, a suburb northeast of the city.

Film career
Chriqui began her acting career as a 10-year-old in a McDonald's commercial. She moved to Vancouver in the mid-90's, guest-starring in series such as Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Forever Knight, Once a Thief, and Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal. Her first Hollywood role was as a supporting character in Detroit Rock City (1999), followed by Snow Day (2000), On the Line (2001), and Wrong Turn (2003), among others. In 2005, Chriqui co-starred with Usher in In The Mix, as well as appeared in a recurring guest role on the entertainment-industry television hit, "Entourage".

A raven-haired Canadian actress with a curiously mysterious history and a friendly smile, Emmanuelle Chriqui has been working frequently in television since 1995. With roles in Steven Spielberg's A.I. and alongside 'N Sync singer Lance Bass in On the Line (both 2001), the fresh-faced actress gained increased exposure and notable momentum in her cinematic career.

Milestons

Born: on 12/10/77 in Montreal, Quebec
2000 Made feature debut in the family comedy "Snow Day"
2001 Was the female lead and love interest to Lance Bass' character in "On The Line"
2003 Cast as Carly in the horror thriller "Wrong Turn"
Began career at age 10 appearing in a TV commercial for McDonald's