If her supportive parents hadn’t encouraged her to enter the entertainment profession at an early age, Canadian actress Kaitlyn Leeb might not have became famous as Cassandra Fay on the CBC series Heartland and Camille Belcourt in Shadowhunters.
Kaitlyn Leeb was fortunate in that she pursued her interest. As a result, she was able to make a lasting effect on the business by starring in a number of important productions, including Spinning Out, Degrassi: The Next Generation, Single Ladies, and Christmas with a Prince.
Kaitlyn Leeb is a model and actress
Leeb began her career in print modeling at the age of 15, before venturing into acting. Her parents, on the other hand, were entirely supportive of her professional choice and introduced her to the acting world.
The now-33-year-old was able to continue performing and modeling throughout high school and university thanks to her parents’ unwavering support.
She modeled for companies like FUZE fruit drinks, Dentyne Ice, and Virgin Mobile for advertisements and billboards. Leeb even won a Miss Chin Bikini beauty competition in 2009, the same year she played Kaitlyn Wong in The Jazzman.
Kaitlyn Leeb’s mother has battled cancer
Although nothing is known about Leeb’s parents, it is known that her mother overcame breast cancer in 2010.
After witnessing the devastating effects of illness in her family, the Shadowhunters actress stepped up to aid cancer survivors.
The attractive actress attended a gala in April 2014 to raise money for breast cancer research. In May 2017, she also modeled on the cover of a book about the disease.
How Modeling Aided Kaitlyn Leeb Her Leeb is fully aware that modeling and acting are not the same thing. She enthused over her modeling gigs and expounded on how it varied from acting in an interview with Talk Nerdy With Us in October 2015.
Acting, in her words, was more than just posing for the camera. Of course, one had to be realistic in order to bring a character to life. Modeling, on the other hand, was achievable with the right poses and make-up. Regardless of the contrasts, the Heartland actor stated that modeling gave her the fundamentals she needed for filming. She was aware of things like stance, lighting, and camera angles, for example.
To top it off, she knew how to present herself at auditions and control her image. Considering the benefits, Leeb stated that she was delighted she tried modeling before acting. To be sure, the Toronto native’s expertise in front of the camera has aided her performance. She has also secured over 30 assignments to far. On September 7, 2021, her most recent film, Romance in the Wilds, was released on VUDU.
She will appear in films such as Christmas in the Wilds, Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby, and Be Mine, Valentine in the near future.
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