I was one of those kids who wanted to do everything, I wanted to be a marine biologist, an actress, a writer, an environmentalist, an activist.
Kristin KreukSince I was a kid, I've been telling everyone about the rain forest and how it's being destroyed.
Kristin KreukI don't walk into a room with an authoritative stance. I tend to be a little more submissive, even though I think I have a certain amount of strength. So, it's tough for me to play authority without feeling uncomfortable.
Kristin KreukI spill water on myself all the time at nice restaurants. I've run into poles and knocked myself out.
Kristin KreukI started doing martial arts when I was a kid. I don't often get that kind of role, although I get to do it periodically, which is a lot of fun for me.
Kristin KreukI'd rather walk than drive a car. In Vancouver, where I am from, you can get to just about anywhere you need to go on foot. Even if it's raining I'll go out for a stroll. I just love that.
Kristin KreukI love physical movement. Dance was my favorite thing, and I was a gymnast. I find that expression through movement is easier, in some ways, than expression through words.
Kristin KreukYour worth is not determined by your appearance, and your worth is not determined by what others think of you. I know those are easy words to say, and hard to feel. I am still working on this myself. But I am here working on it alongside you.
Kristin KreukI really don't use that much make up - I'm pretty natural. I wear even less of it in the summer.
Kristin KreukI quit karate originally because it wasn't something that I was initially passionate about.
Kristin KreukI never dreamed of being an actor, but I'm beginning to love it more and more because I like challenging myself. When I feel like I'm not learning or having fun anymore, then I'll stop.
Kristin KreukWhen you have worked this hard to get this far, don't let up because you finally got here. Finish with your heart and fulfill this moment the way you have dreamt of it for so long.
Kristin KreukI took piano for many years. I kicked and screamed through all of my lessons, but my mom really insisted.
Kristin KreukHow we become moral and understand good and bad, and how we overcome our impulse towards violence, is all really important to me, as a person.
Kristin KreukWhen I was in elementary school, I used to write letters to myself. I'd write letters and go 'Dear Kristen-at-16-years-old, happy birthday. I hope you're doing something.'
Kristin KreukI just want to portray a very honest character that displays traits that people can truly relate to and can help them - the audience and myself because I learn from the characters as well - help them see themselves in a perspective that is outside of what they know already, and grow from that experience.
Kristin KreukSometimes I love acting but then sometimes I think it's too much for me. And I don't know if it is something that I could do for the rest of my life.
Kristin KreukI have had a very charmed life. I look at what's happened in my life, and I feel so lucky. I don't know how it occurred. I didn't plan it, but I got to be with my family when I needed to be with my family. I got to go and travel the world, doing these amazing projects, and I feel like I'm so privileged and grateful.
Kristin KreukI didn’t play video games because my parents didn’t allow it. That was banned from my childhood experience.
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