Alexandra Beaton facts for kids
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Alexandra Beaton
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| Born | 5 December 1994, (age 30) Ontario, Canada
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| Education | University of Guelph |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Television | The Next Step |
Alexandra Beaton is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as Emily in the popular Canadian TV show The Next Step. She was a main character for the first seven seasons of the series.
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About Alexandra Beaton
Early Life and Dreams
Alexandra Beaton grew up in a place called Claremont, Ontario, in Canada. She has a younger sister named Sophie. From a very young age, Alexandra knew she wanted to be a performer. She started taking ballet classes when she was just two years old! By the time she was five, she was already acting.
Alexandra also went to the University of Guelph. There, she studied political science. She has said that this course helped her to "think more critically," which means it taught her to think deeply and analyze things.
Her Acting Journey
Alexandra Beaton started her professional acting career in 2006. Her first role was in the movie 300. After that, she appeared in many different TV commercials.
In 2013, Alexandra got a big role in the Family Channel series The Next Step. She played a character named Emily. Alexandra has described Emily as a "bit of a mean girl" and said that Emily is more direct and likes to argue more than she does in real life.
Alexandra was the only cast member on The Next Step who had a lot of acting experience before joining the show. She has mentioned that she prefers acting scenes over dancing scenes in the series.
In 2017, Alexandra starred as Emma in a web series called Spiral. She worked alongside Brennan Clost, who was also in The Next Step. Later, in 2019, she played Cassie in the TV movie The Cheerleader Escort. In 2022, Alexandra was one of the cheerleaders in the horror movie Bring It On: Cheer or Die. This movie is part of the Bring It On film series.
Alexandra Beaton's Acting Roles
Movies
Alexandra Beaton has appeared in several movies:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | 300 | Burned Village Child | |
| 2019 | The Cheerleader Escort | Cassie Talbot | Television film |
| 2021 | Single All the Way | Sofia | |
| 2022 | Bring It On: Cheer or Die | Regan | Television film |
| Luckiest Girl Alive | Hilary |
Television Shows
She has also had many roles in television series:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013–2020, 2025 | The Next Step | Emily | Main role; 131 episodes |
| 2019 | Good Witch | Ella | Episode: "The Road Trip" |
| 2020 | For the Record | Madison | Episode: "The Broken Hearts Tour" |
| The Hardy Boys | Emma | Episodes: "Welcome to Your Life", "Secrets and Lies" | |
| 2023 | Ride | Janine Hickson | 3 episodes |
| 2025 | Overcompensating | Bridget | recurring role; 5 episodes |
Web Series
Alexandra has also acted in web series, which are shows made for the internet:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Spiral | Emma | Main role |
See also
In Spanish: Alexandra Beaton para niños
