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| birth_place = [[North York]], [[Ontario]], Canada |
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'''Lukas Barry Bilyk''' (born November 10, 1994) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] actor. He is best known for his role as Drew Torres in ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]'', which he starred on from 2010 to 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Do/July-2015/Luke-Bilyk-looks-back-on-life-as-a-Degrassi-star/|title=Luke Bilyk looks back on life as a Degrassi star|website=www.postcity.com|access-date=June 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120144535/http://www.postcity.com/Eat-Shop-Do/Do/July-2015/Luke-Bilyk-looks-back-on-life-as-a-Degrassi-star/ |archive-date=2019-01-20 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He is also recognized for his roles in films such as ''[[Kiss and Cry (film)|Kiss and Cry]]'' (2017) and ''[[F the Prom]]'' (2017). |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Born in [[North York]], [[Ontario]], Canada, Bilyk grew up in nearby [[Vaughan|Vaughan, Ontario]] with three older sisters. He is of Italian, Ukrainian, German, and Jewish descent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lukebilyk.ca/about-me/biography|title = Biography}}</ref> |
Born in [[North York]], [[Ontario]], Canada, Bilyk grew up in nearby [[Vaughan|Vaughan, Ontario]] with three older sisters. He is of Italian, Ukrainian, German, and Jewish descent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lukebilyk.ca/about-me/biography|title = Biography}}</ref> |
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He attended the Toronto Academy of Acting for Film and Television.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Luke Bilyk |url=https://torontoacademyofacting.com/luke-bilyk-bio/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Film Acting School Toronto Academy of Acting |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Bilyk had a starring role as [[Drew Torres]] on [[Degrassi: The Next Generation]] on seasons 10 through 14. His character developed over time; starting as an immature jock and ending as class president with a promising future.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Exclusive video: 'Degrassi' star Luke Bilyk gets ready for the Emmys |url=https://ew.com/emmys/2012/09/14/degrassi-luke-bilyk-video/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=EW.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosario |first=Alexandra Del |date=2021-06-12 |title=‘Degrassi: The New Generation’: EPs & Cast Reflect On Teen Drama’s Longevity, Pitch Potential Reboot Threads – ATX |url=https://deadline.com/2021/06/degrassi-the-new-generation-cast-teen-drama-longevity-potential-reboot-threads-atx-1234774088/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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{{Expand section|date=October 2016}}Bilyk had a recurring role as Mark in season 5 of ''[[Lost Girl]]''.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |
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From 2014 to 2015, he played Mark in the supernatural drama series ''[[Lost Girl]].''<ref name=":0" /> |
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Bilyk had a starring role as Drew Torres on Degrassi: The Next Generation. His character developed over time; starting as an immature jock and ending as class president with a promising future. |
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In 2017, he starred in the drama film [[Adam's Testament|''Adam's Testament,'']] earning him a Best Actor nomination from the [[International Christian Film Festival]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=International Christian Film Festival (2017) |url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0002242/2017/1/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=IMDb}}</ref> That same year, he starred in the teen comedy ''[[F the Prom]]'' as TJ.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spangler |first=Todd |date=2016-04-04 |title=YouTube’s Fine Brothers Announce First Film, Comedy ‘F*&% the Prom’ |url=https://variety.com/2016/digital/news/fine-brothers-first-film-comedy-f-the-prom-1201745047/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2021, he starred in [[Blaine Thurier]]'s Candian horror comedy ''[[Kicking Blood]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mughal |first=Alisha |date=18 April 2022 |title='Kicking Blood' Finds the Gothic Menace in Sudbury, ON {{!}} Exclaim! |url=https://exclaim.ca/film/article/tiff_kicking_blood_blaine_thurier_film_review |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=exclaim! |language=en}}</ref> He went on to appear in the second season of the [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime]] action crime series [[Reacher (TV series)|''Reacher'']] as Calvin Franz.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Petski |first=Denise |date=2022-09-21 |title=‘Reacher’ Rounds Out Season 2 Cast With Serinda Swan, Ferdinand Kingsley, Rory Cochrane, More |url=https://deadline.com/2022/09/reacher-season-2-cast-serinda-swan-ferdinand-kingsley-rory-cochrane-1235123778/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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In December 2021, Bilyk got engaged to director Nicole Dorsey, whom he has been dating since 2015. They have a son, Elliot Rae Bilyk, born in August 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYXjCJJEKA/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=/ | title=Luke Bilyk on Instagram: "For nine months we waited to meet you my son, and now I can't take a moment without looking at you little Elliot Rae Bilyk. Me and mom will put up with all the sleep deprivation that comes along with raising you!" }}</ref> |
In December 2021, Bilyk got engaged to director Nicole Dorsey, whom he has been dating since 2015. They have a son, Elliot Rae Bilyk, born in August 2022.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/ChYXjCJJEKA/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=/ | title=Luke Bilyk on Instagram: "For nine months we waited to meet you my son, and now I can't take a moment without looking at you little Elliot Rae Bilyk. Me and mom will put up with all the sleep deprivation that comes along with raising you!" }}</ref> |
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Luke is an active supporter of "[[Free the Children]]," and has traveled to [[India]], [[Haiti]], and [[Nicaragua]] with the charitable organization. Together with his Degrassi co-stars, he has helped build schools and to set up water filtration systems to provide safe drinking water for remote regions.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 June 2014 |title=Luke Bilyk Talks About Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/luke-bilyk-talks-about-tracy-chapmans-fast-car-1403289433 |access-date=2024-03-08 |work=WSJ |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2013, he was a special guest at the Count Me In Conference, an "empowerment event" promoting volunteerism and offering opportunities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=John R. |date=9 Jan 2013 |title=‘Degrassi’ star Luke Bilyk to host youth empowerment event {{!}} Globalnews.ca |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/441864/degrassi-star-luke-bilyk-to-host-youth-empowerment-event/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Global News |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Latest revision as of 23:46, 11 June 2024
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Luke Bilyk | |
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![]() Bilyk interviewed at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival | |
Born | Lukas Barry Bilyk November 10, 1994 North York, Ontario, Canada |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2005–present |
Children | 1 |
Lukas Barry Bilyk (born November 10, 1994) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Drew Torres in Degrassi: The Next Generation, which he starred on from 2010 to 2015.[1] He is also recognized for his roles in films such as Kiss and Cry (2017) and F the Prom (2017).
Early life[edit]
Born in North York, Ontario, Canada, Bilyk grew up in nearby Vaughan, Ontario with three older sisters. He is of Italian, Ukrainian, German, and Jewish descent.[2]
He attended the Toronto Academy of Acting for Film and Television.[3]
Career[edit]
Bilyk had a starring role as Drew Torres on Degrassi: The Next Generation on seasons 10 through 14. His character developed over time; starting as an immature jock and ending as class president with a promising future.[4][5]
From 2014 to 2015, he played Mark in the supernatural drama series Lost Girl.[3]
In 2017, he starred in the drama film Adam's Testament, earning him a Best Actor nomination from the International Christian Film Festival.[6] That same year, he starred in the teen comedy F the Prom as TJ.[7]
In 2021, he starred in Blaine Thurier's Candian horror comedy Kicking Blood.[8] He went on to appear in the second season of the Amazon Prime action crime series Reacher as Calvin Franz.[9]
Personal life[edit]
In December 2021, Bilyk got engaged to director Nicole Dorsey, whom he has been dating since 2015. They have a son, Elliot Rae Bilyk, born in August 2022.[10]
Luke is an active supporter of "Free the Children," and has traveled to India, Haiti, and Nicaragua with the charitable organization. Together with his Degrassi co-stars, he has helped build schools and to set up water filtration systems to provide safe drinking water for remote regions.[11] In 2013, he was a special guest at the Count Me In Conference, an "empowerment event" promoting volunteerism and offering opportunities.[12]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Gooby | Cute Kid | |
2015 | Hellions | Jace | |
2017 | Kiss and Cry | John Servinis | |
Adam's Testament | Adam Gable | ||
F the Prom | TJ | ||
2019 | Black Conflux | Donovan | |
The Marijuana Conspiracy | Adam | ||
2021 | Kicking Blood | Robbie | |
TBA | Balestra | Wade |
Television[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Little Mosque on the Prairie | Halaqa Teen #1 | Season 2, episode 7: "Best Intentions" |
2008 | The Latest Buzz | Teenager | Season 2, episode 6: "The Showdown Issue" |
2009 | The Jon Dore Television Show | Skateboard Kid #2 | Season 2, episode 3: "Jon Gets Old" |
2010 | My Babysitter's a Vampire | The Seeker | TV movie |
2010–2015 | Degrassi | Andrew "Drew" Torres | Main role (seasons 10-14) |
2011 | Flashpoint | Joe Stanick | Season 4, episode 9: "The War Within" |
2014–2015 | Lost Girl | Mark | Recurring Role (season 5) |
2016 | Holiday Joy | Zack Hockstatter | TV movie |
2016–2017 | Raising Expectations | Adam Wayney | Main role |
2018 | Legends of Tomorrow | Elvis Presley / Jesse Presley | Season 3, episode 14: "Amazing Grace" |
2020 | Meet Me at Christmas | Liam | Hallmark TV movie |
A Teacher | Bear | Miniseries | |
2021 | Good Witch | Sean | 4 episodes |
2022 | The Porter | Franklin Edwards | 8 episodes |
2023–2024 | Reacher | Calvin Franz | 5 episodes |
Awards and nomination[edit]
Year | Title | Category | Work | Result | Notes |
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2017 | International Christian Film Festival | Best Actor: Feature Film | Adam's Testament | Won | [6] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Luke Bilyk looks back on life as a Degrassi star". www.postcity.com. Archived from the original on January 20, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2016.
- ^ "Biography".
- ^ a b "Luke Bilyk". Film Acting School Toronto Academy of Acting. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Exclusive video: 'Degrassi' star Luke Bilyk gets ready for the Emmys". EW.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (June 12, 2021). "'Degrassi: The New Generation': EPs & Cast Reflect On Teen Drama's Longevity, Pitch Potential Reboot Threads – ATX". Deadline. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "International Christian Film Festival (2017)". IMDb. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (April 4, 2016). "YouTube's Fine Brothers Announce First Film, Comedy 'F*&% the Prom'". Variety. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Mughal, Alisha (April 18, 2022). "'Kicking Blood' Finds the Gothic Menace in Sudbury, ON | Exclaim!". exclaim!. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 21, 2022). "'Reacher' Rounds Out Season 2 Cast With Serinda Swan, Ferdinand Kingsley, Rory Cochrane, More". Deadline. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "Luke Bilyk on Instagram: "For nine months we waited to meet you my son, and now I can't take a moment without looking at you little Elliot Rae Bilyk. Me and mom will put up with all the sleep deprivation that comes along with raising you!"".
- ^ "Luke Bilyk Talks About Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car'". WSJ. June 23, 2014. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Kennedy, John R. (January 9, 2013). "'Degrassi' star Luke Bilyk to host youth empowerment event | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Luke Bilyk at IMDb
- 1994 births
- Living people
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- Canadian male child actors
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Canadian people of German descent
- Canadian people of Italian descent
- Canadian people of Jewish descent
- Canadian people of Ukrainian descent
- Male actors from Toronto
- People from North York
- People from Vaughan