Nicole Lyn facts for kids

Nicole Lyn is a Canadian actress. She is well-known for her roles as Susan Kushner in the TV series Ramona. She also played Emily Roberts on the Canadian teen comedy series Student Bodies.

About Nicole Lyn

Early Life and Education

Nicole Lyn was born to a Jamaican mother and a Chinese-born father. She showed talent early on. At age 10, she was accepted into the Claude Watson School for the Arts. This school helps young people develop their artistic skills.

She later attended Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in Toronto. There, she focused on dance from grade 7 to grade 9. During these years, she also started working. She filmed commercials and had guest roles in TV shows. One of her first co-starring roles was in the Canadian kid-com Eric's World in 1991.

Moving to Jamaica

In grade 10, Nicole moved to Jamaica. Her father lived there. She attended Belair High School in Mandeville. This move gave her new experiences.

Starting Her Acting Career

After returning to Canada, Nicole quickly found success. One of her first auditions was for the YTV teen sitcom Student Bodies. She landed a main role on the show, which started in 1997. She acted alongside other young stars like Jamie Elman and Jennifer Finnigan.

Nicole Lyn made her acting debut in the television series Ramona. This was an important step in her career.

Other Television Roles

Nicole has appeared in many popular TV shows. She was a guest star on The Kids in the Hall and Are You Afraid of the Dark?. She also appeared in Relic Hunter and Andy Richter Controls the Universe. Later, she had roles in My Secret Identity, The West Wing, Half & Half, and Psych. She was a regular cast member on Eric's World and Student Bodies.

Film Appearances

Besides TV shows, Nicole Lyn has also acted in films. She appeared in the television film "The Feast Of All Saints." This movie was based on a novel by Anne Rice. She also acted in TV films like On Thin Ice: The Tai Babilonia Story and Dying To Dance. Her feature film roles include Deliver Us From Eva.

Beyond Acting

Nicole Lyn is also a DJ. She performs under the name "Ms. Nix." She has also worked as an announcer. She was an announcer on MTV2's Hip Hop Squares.

Personal Life

On July 10, 2004, Nicole Lyn married Dulé Hill. He is an actor known for his roles in The West Wing and Psych. They did not have any children together. Nicole and Dulé separated in July 2012.