Drew Scott facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Drew Scott
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Andrew Alfred Scott
April 28, 1978 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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| Alma mater | University of Calgary |
| Known for | Property Brothers franchise |
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Linda Phan (m. 2018)
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| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Jonathan Scott (identical twin brother) |
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Andrew Alfred Scott (born April 28, 1978) is a Canadian TV star. He is best known for co-hosting the TV show Property Brothers with his identical twin brother, Jonathan.
On Property Brothers, Drew works as the real estate expert. His brother Jonathan is the contractor who renovates the homes. This show has been very popular.
Because of its success, many other shows have been created. These include Buying and Selling, Brother vs. Brother, and Property Brothers: Forever Homes. Drew and his brothers also started Scott Brothers Entertainment. This company makes TV shows, movies, and online content. They also have a home furnishings brand called Scott Living.
Drew Scott is involved in many charity activities. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Linda Phan. They had a show called Property Brothers at Home: Drew's Honeymoon House. It showed them renovating their own home. Another show, Drew and Linda Say I Do, showed their wedding in Italy in May 2018.
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Early Life and Family
Drew Scott was born on April 28, 1978, in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is the youngest of three brothers. His older brother, James Daniel, is two years older. His identical twin, Jonathan, was born four minutes before him. Their parents, Jim and Joanne Scott, were surprised to have twins!
Their father, Jim, came from Scotland. He worked in the film industry as an actor and stuntman. In the late 1970s, he decided to focus on his family. They moved to a horse farm in Maple Ridge.
Jim worked as a youth counselor. Joanne continued her job as a paralegal. When the twins turned seven, their father encouraged them to get jobs. They started a business called JAM. They made and sold nylon-covered hangers door-to-door.
Their family often renovated their homes. Drew and his brothers helped build and repair things from a young age. As teens, they went to Thomas Haney Secondary School. Drew was very good at sports, especially basketball and volleyball. After high school, the family moved to Alberta. The twins then went to the University of Calgary.
Drew's Career Journey
Starting Out in Entertainment and Real Estate
From a young age, Drew loved acting and comedy. As kids, he and Jonathan trained as clowns. They performed at parties and events. Drew later focused more on basketball. As a teen, he also acted in TV shows like Smallville and Breaker High.
Drew and Jonathan went to the University of Calgary. Drew studied kinesiology, which is the study of body movement. They wanted to be entertainers but also wanted to be financially stable. They learned about real estate investing.
During their first year of college, they rented a large house. They fixed it up and rented out extra rooms. This made them a good profit. They kept buying and fixing up homes for profit for 15 years. Jonathan studied construction and became a licensed contractor. Drew helped with tasks like installing siding and tile.
To support themselves, they also worked many different jobs. These included flight attendant, personal trainer, and website designer. In 2002, the brothers started Dividian Production Group. This company made films. Drew continued acting and directing on the side.
Drew had to stop playing professional basketball due to injuries. In 2004, he got his real estate license. He then focused on buying and selling properties. That same year, the twins started Scott Real Estate Inc. Their goal was to offer a "one stop shop" for real estate services. This included buying, selling, renovating, and design.
Moving to Television
Even though he was successful in real estate, Drew missed acting. In 2006, he moved to Vancouver to pursue acting full-time. Jonathan stayed in Calgary to run the real estate business. Drew took acting classes and networked in the film industry.
He started pitching TV shows about real estate. Eventually, a company called Cineflix offered him a hosting job. They wanted him for a show called My Dream Home. When they found out he had a brother who also worked in real estate, they created a show for both of them. This show became Property Brothers. It was later picked up by HGTV.
In 2010, Drew moved to Las Vegas to join his brothers. In 2011, he and Jonathan bought a home together. Renovating this home became the subject of their fourth TV series, Property Brothers: At Home. This show was very popular.
After this success, Scott Brothers Entertainment created another show. It was called Property Brothers: At Home on the Ranch. The brothers went back to their old home in Alberta, Canada. They renovated a family friend's Rocky Mountain estate. For this show, Drew and Jonathan also wrote and recorded two country songs. These songs were "Hold On" and "Let the Night Shine In." They later released a third song, "My House," with Eric Paslay. All money from "My House" sales went to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Drew and his wife, Linda Phan, filmed a show about renovating their Los Angeles home. It was called Property Brothers at Home: Drew's Honeymoon House. It premiered in November 2017. They also made a web series called Wedding Crafts with Linda. In it, they showed how to make wedding-themed crafts.
Drew and Jonathan have hosted other TV events. They co-hosted the Rose Parade in 2014 and 2015. They also appeared on Hell's Kitchen and America's Next Top Model. In March 2016, they were guest presenters at the Grand Ole Opry.
Other Exciting Projects
In 2010, Drew and Jonathan started Scott Brothers Entertainment. They began creating original content for TV and online platforms. They produced web series like Toddler vs. Toddler. They also made a short comedy for Funny or Die called Makeover Manor.
The company also produced seasons of Brother Vs. Brother and Property Brothers: At Home. Drew has also directed episodes of Property Brothers and Buying and Selling.
In 2013, the brothers hosted a radio show called Off Topic with the Scott Brothers. They also appeared in an innovative music video for Bob Dylan's song "Like a Rolling Stone."
Drew continues to act. He and Jonathan played themselves in the TV comedy Playing House in 2015. They also appeared in the web series Tiny House Arrest.
In 2015, they launched their outdoor furniture line, Scott Living. It became very successful. They also have Dream Homes, which creates custom, high-end homes. In 2017, all their brands came under Scott Brothers Global.
They have written several books. Their first book, Dream Home, was released in 2016. It became a bestseller. Their second book, a memoir called It Takes Two: Our Story, came out in 2017. They also wrote a children's book called Builder Brothers: Big Plans, released in October 2018.
In September 2017, Drew was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars. His dance partner was Emma Slater. He finished in fourth place. In 2019, Drew hosted Rock the Block, a home renovation competition show.
Personal Life
Drew met his wife, Linda Phan, at a fashion event in Toronto in 2010. They lived together in Las Vegas starting in 2014. Linda travels with Drew as the Creative Director of Scott Brothers Entertainment.
They got engaged in December 2016. They were married in Italy on May 12, 2018. Their wedding combined Scottish and Vietnamese traditions. The wedding was featured in the TV show Drew and Linda Say I Do. Drew wrote and performed a song for Linda called "You Chose Me."
In October 2017, they moved to Los Angeles, California. They wanted to raise their future children there. In December 2021, they announced they were expecting their first child. Their son was born on May 4, 2022. They welcomed their second child, a daughter, on June 5, 2024.
Drew is a big basketball fan. He played basketball in high school and college. He has played in celebrity charity games, including the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. He even won a trophy in the Shooting Stars Celebrity challenge in 2012.
Drew values a healthy lifestyle. He eats well and exercises regularly. He also has a black belt in karate. He is a fan of The Walking Dead and has appeared as a commentator on its aftershow, Talking Dead.
In September 2023, Drew became part of the ownership group for the Vancouver Giants hockey team.
Helping Others
Drew Scott is very active in charity work. He helps children's hospitals and programs for young people in need. He works with Artists for Peace and Justice. This group supports communities around the world by building schools and providing clean water.
He is also a global ambassador for World Vision. In 2013, he traveled to India to raise awareness about child labor. Drew and Linda asked for donations to WE instead of wedding gifts. WE is an organization that provides clean water in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. They also volunteered with WE during their honeymoon.
Drew and Jonathan worked with Michelle Obama's "Let's Read Let's Move" program. They encouraged students to live healthy lives. They hosted an event at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. They taught kids about building eco-friendly homes. They also partnered with Target to remodel school libraries. They support pediatric cancer research through St. Baldrick's Foundation.
Awards and Recognition
Drew and Jonathan won a Leo Award in 2012. This award was for "Best Host(s) in an Information or Lifestyle Series" for Property Brothers. The show was also nominated for a Rose d'Or award. In 2015, Property Brothers was nominated for an Emmy Award.
In November 2017, Habitat for Humanity gave both brothers their highest honor, Habitat Humanitarians. This was for their dedication to helping everyone have a decent place to live. In April 2019, they helped build a home for Habitat for Humanity's Key campaign.
Filmography
- Madison (1997) – Kevin
- Breaker High (1997) – Deck Guy #2
- Smallville — Tom Welling's body double
- Dancing Ninja (2010) – DDR Boyfriend
- Coyote Mountain (2010) – Paul Henry
- Property Brothers (2011 – 2019)
- The Perfect Proposal (2011) – Cooper
- Buying and Selling (2013 – 2019)
- Brother Vs. Brother (2013 – present)
- Property Brothers: At Home (2014)
- A Christmas Parade (2014) – Jason Keppler
- Playing House (2015) – Himself
- America's Next Top Model, "The Girl Who Walks Away" (2015)
- Property Brothers: At Home on the Ranch (2015)
- Talking Dead (2016–2019) – recurring commentator
- Brothers Take New Orleans (2016)
- Hell's Kitchen (2016)
- Home to Win (2017 – present)
- Dancing with the Stars (2017)
- Property Brothers at Home: Drew's Honeymoon House (2017)
- Drew and Linda Say I Do (2018)
- Property Brothers: Forever Home (2019 - present)
- Rock the Block (2019)—Host
- A Very Brady Renovation (2019)
- Ryan's Mystery Playdate (2019)
- Girls5eva (2022)
- Saturday Night Live (2023)
- Rubble & Crew – Hank Hammer (voice)
Discography
(credited as The Scott Brothers)
- "Let the Night Shine In" (SB Records, November 24, 2015)
- "Hold On" (SB Records, February 10, 2016)
- "Home" (SB Records, May 16, 2016)
- "My House" (SB Records, 2017) – cover of the Flo Rida song of the same name
(solo credit)
- "You Chose Me" (June 4, 2018)
See also
In Spanish: Drew Scott para niños
