Stepto promoting Degrassi Junior High in the United Kingdom in 1988
Born
Amanda Felicitas Stepto
(1970-07-31) July 31, 1970 (age 53)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Education
Etobicoke School of the Arts
Alma mater
University of Toronto
Occupation(s)
Actress, DJ
Years active
1986–2010
Known for
Playing Christine "Spike" Nelson in the Degrassi franchise
Television
Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation
Amanda Felicitas Stepto (born 31 July 1970) is a Canadian former actress[1] who is best known for her role as Christine "Spike" Nelson in the Degrassi television franchise. With no previous acting experience, Stepto rose to prominence playing the character in the critically and commercially successful CBC series Degrassi Junior High (1987–89) and its follow-up Degrassi High (1989–91).
Spike's controversial teenage pregnancy storyline, as well as her spiked hairstyle, gave Stepto significant media attention in Canada. Degrassi Junior High was largely truncated and later dropped by the BBC in large part due to episodes about Spike's pregnancy. As part of the Playing With Time Repertory Company, Stepto was made a Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF Ontario. In the early 1990s, Stepto was a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood and was sponsored by the organization for a controversial 1993 tour of Albertan high schools.
Having left acting in the 1990s due to typecasting and loss of interest, Stepto returned to reprise the role of Spike as an adult in the first seven seasons of Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–08). Degrassi remains her only major acting role, and as of 2018, she no longer acts. She was praised for her performance and was nominated for a Young Artist Award (as part of an ensemble) and a Gemini Award.
^"Reunion tour brings Degrassi kids back to the beach". Beach Metro Community News. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 2 December 2023. Stepto, whose character had the biggest and best (and currently pink) hair no longer acts and is enjoying life in Mississauga.
Amanda Felicitas Stepto (born 31 July 1970) is a Canadian former actress who is best known for her role as Christine "Spike" Nelson in the Degrassi television...
fictional character from the Degrassi teen drama franchise. Portrayed by AmandaStepto, Spike appeared throughout Degrassi Junior High (1987–89), Degrassi...
generation of teenagers, including the daughter of original character Spike (AmandaStepto), while featuring Spike and other previous characters as adults. Much...
always usually dominated with an adult centred moralistic mentality. AmandaStepto, who played the character Christine "Spike" Nelson, stated in 1989 that...
appointee Amanda Somerville (born 1979), American singer, songwriter and vocal coach AmandaStepto (born 1970), Canadian actress and disk jockey Amanda Strang...
the Ontario branch of UNICEF Canada in 1989. Along with cast member AmandaStepto, Mastroianni visited the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York...
Mastroianni (Joey), Stacie Mistysyn (Caitlin), Siluck Saysanasy (Yick), and AmandaStepto (Spike) travelled around Canada to discuss health and social issues...
did hang out a lot and we did have these little adventures together." AmandaStepto, a Degrassi co-star, was reported to have notified Epitome Pictures...
including: Pat Mastroianni as Joey Jeremiah Stacie Mistysyn as Caitlin Ryan AmandaStepto as Christine "Spike" Nelson Stefan Brogren as Archie "Snake" Simpson...
returning in 2006. Mistysyn is close friends with Degrassi co-star AmandaStepto, and in the late 2000s the two had plans to develop their own comedy...
up Steptoe in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Steptoe or Stepto may refer to: AmandaStepto (born 1970), Canadian actress Andrew Steptoe (born 1951),...
be okay. In an act of goodwill, Voula and Christine "Spike" Nelson (AmandaStepto) send flowers to her father, who tells them LD never visited her. When...
third seasons were not aired in the United Kingdom, although actress AmandaStepto would make promotional appearances in the UK in 1988 to promote the...
with Derek, and director, Sadie's Last Days on Earth, People Hold On AmandaStepto, actress, Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, and Degrassi: The Next...
for his role as Joey Jeremiah, alongside his co-stars that included AmandaStepto, Neil Hope and Stefan Brogren. In 1987, 1988, and 1990, Mastroianni...
Steele Jessica Steen Rob Stefaniuk David Steinberg Janaya Stephens AmandaStepto Robyn Stevan Diane Stevenett Cynthia Stevenson Alexandra Stewart Catherine...
– actress Shelley Steiner – Olympic fencer Mark Steyn – journalist AmandaStepto – actress (Degrassi franchise) Rob Stewart (actor) – actor Rob Stewart...
musician. He later counsels pregnant classmate Christine "Spike" Nelson (AmandaStepto) on whether to keep her unborn child or put her up for adoption. Wheels...
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