Canada's Most Beautiful 2018: See who made the list!

Back to story June 25, 2018

RYAN REYNOLDS

HOMETOWN Vancouver, B.C. AGE 41 HEROIC EFFORTS Riding high on the current success of Deadpool 2, the father of two is destined for, among other things, yet another sequel for his cheeky superhero alter ego SOULMATES “She’s my best friend. I absolutely love and respect her,” he gushed to Vanity Fair about wife Blake Lively earlier this year. “She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me” WHEN HE KNEW HE’D FOUND ‘THE ONE’ “[Blake and I] were hanging out at this little restaurant in Tribeca that’s open really late, and this song came on and I was just, like, ‘Want to dance?’” he revealed to GQ “And it was just one of those moments where halfway through the dance, it was, like, ‘oh, I think I just crossed a line’” BEAUTY OF FATHERHOOD “[It makes life] so much better,” said the dad to The Independent of daughters James, 3, and Inez, 1. “Having a family means that you stop worrying about a lot of stupid things and you start focusing on the present”

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AMANDA BRUGEL

HOMETOWN MontrealAGE 40 LIFE OF A HANDMAID As the only Canadian in The Handmaid’s Tale, the actress has had a few “pinch me” moments since starring on the hit series, like working with her idol – Margaret Atwood. “She doesn’t know it, but she’s my best friend!” the actress has told Hello! A MOTHER’S LOVE Married to husband Marcel Lewis since 2008, Amanda has loved watching their boys – Jude, 7, and Phoenix, 4 – grow up and become best friends. “Witnessing them create memories together, protect and encourage one another …nurturing their relationship is my most beautiful accomplishment in life” BEACH BUM While she loves getting dressed up for the red carpet, Amanda feels most beautiful at the beach – “with wild, wind-dried hair, sun on my skin and a glass of wine in hand!” BEST DAY OFF ”Hiking with my husband and two boys in the forest … getting lost and then finding our way back”

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SHAWN MENDES

HOMETOWN Pickering, Ont. AGE 19 HOT TICKET Scored his third No. 1 album in a row with Shawn Mendes: The Album, and the “In My Blood” singer is embarking on a tour next year across Europe and North America, with several Canadian dates FAMILY FOREVER He has several tattoos. One on his right forearm is of the CN Tower and a music note designed from a sound wave of his parents and younger sister telling Shawn “I love you” PERFECT FIRST DATE “It has nothing to do with the location or what you’re eating,” he says. “If I could find myself engaged in a conversation where I forget I am on a first date, that would be the perfect first date” REFRESHINGLY CANDID One of the songs on his new album is called “Nervous” and reflects that Shawn isn’t always as cool and collected as he looks. “I get nervous in front of every girl. Honestly”

MACKENZIE DAVIS

HOMETOWN Vancouver, B.C. AGE 31 ON THE RISE Mackenzie’s star continues to rise after roles on TV series Halt and Catch Fire and films such as Blade Runner 2049. This year, she plays the titular character in Jason Reitman’s Tully, acting alongside Charlize Theron. “It feels very different from other roles I've played. I felt so comfortable playing this part in a way that was really satisfying,” she shared with the Los Angeles Times. MAKING BLOCKBUSTERS Look out for the actress in the Terminator reboot. "If you do big movies, you get to make smaller movies, because all of a sudden you have this power,” she continued. “So you have to invest in yourself and then go back to making the scrappy movies” ADVICE TO A YOUNGER SELF “I think 10 years ago I wanted to have everyone love me and to be beautiful and to be smart enough to have everyone respect me. And I think I would tell myself to chill on all of that,” she explained to rogerebert.com

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MENA MASSOUD

HOMETOWN Markham, Ont. AGE 26 A CHANGE OF MIND He has the title role in Guy Ritchie’s 2019 live-action Disney film Aladdin, but Mena almost missed out on the ride of a lifetime. Before being bitten by the acting bug, he was enrolled at the University of Toronto with plans to study neuroscience. He then transferred to Ryerson University’s arts program, which felt like home. “Walking into theatre school, I knew that that was it. There was no looking back” BOOK IT Born in Cairo, Mena has a few words of wisdom for adventure- seekers looking for the trip of a lifetime. “If anyone is intrigued by ancient Egypt, you have to go to the valley of the Kings in Luxor. Take it from me, I know magic when I see it” GOOD GENES When asked about the most beautiful person in his life, the handsome star doesn’t hesitate: “My mom doesn’t really seem to age. She’s a beaut” GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL “There’s nothing like horseback riding and wine tasting your way through a beautiful vineyard”

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JILLIAN HARRIS

HOMETOWN Peace River, Alta. AGE 38 LIGHTS, CAMERA, BABY! The alum of The Bachelorette is keeping busy filming a new season of Love It or List It Vancouver, while waiting for her and fiancé Justin Pasutto’s second bundle of joy LIKE MOTHER LIKE DAUGHTER “I hope she’s a tomboy like I was when I was little,” she told Hello! “I want her to play in the dirt and go fishing” SHARING IS CARING “I don’t really have a filter naturally, I love to share everything. And if I had it my way, I would. I like to talk about things, like the birthing process … I have tried my best to not let it get to me while keeping my family’s safety in mind.” COMFORT IS KEY “Nothing feels better than a romper or a pair of sweats right now,” she said of her personal pregnancy style. “I feel like your your second baby, you’re not as excited about maternity clothes because you’ve done it before and now you just want to be comfortable” TYING THE KNOT? “It was always in the plan to have another baby before we got married. Ultimately, I’d actually like a small wedding, but then I get anxiety thinking about who I’d invite … We’re happy and having a second baby and everything is so good right now”

JESSICA MULRONEY

HOMETOWN Montreal, Que. STYLE QUEEN When she’s not front and centre at royal weddings – Jessica famously supported her friend Meghan Markle, now the Duchess of Sussex, at her May nuptials – she’s Hudson Bay’s resident fashion and bridal expert. In the fall, she becomes a spokesperson for the company’s lifestyle brand CORE Life PROUD MOM “I am never prouder than when I witness how kind, funny and amazing my children are,” Jessica tells Hello! “Marrying Ben [Mulroney of etalk] will always remain the smartest decision I ever made” WHAT DEFINES CANADIANS “Our generosity of spirit, our recognition that diversity is strength...and our willingness to show more than a bit of skin in the summer months!” INNER BEAUTY “I feel beautiful when I am happy and healthy. It really all stems from there... add a good pair of shoes to that and I’m all set!” EASTERN PROMISE “Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador. That’s a bucket-list trip that remains elusive, but we will get there”

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ANTONI POROWSKI

HOMETOWN Montreal, Que. AGE 34 THE FAB FOODIE As the resident food and wine expert on the hit Netflix series Queer Eye (now in its second season), Antoni – who has been with his partner, Joey Krietemeyer, for seven years – has become a beloved member of the cast, dubbed the Fab Five CHILDHOOD TREAT "My favorite snack as a little kid was a nice, tart green delicious apple cut into thin slices with a slice of Havarti,” he revealed to Refinery29. “I was a fancy boy, I'm not going to lie to you!” CHEESE, PLEASE! “I’m a cheese freak,” the star added. “I love cheese in all different shapes and sizes.” But a Quebec cheese called Le Riopelle holds a special place in his heart. “When you let it sit out for an hour, it just slathers like butter, and you can put it on a cracker or a nice piece of baguette. Wash it down with a Strongbow rosé cider, and it’s the perfect decadence.” Noted! SECRET TO HIS SUCCESS “[Queer Eye] is about kindness … and we haven’t seen that in a really long time”

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COCO ROCHA

HOMETOWN Vancouver, B.C. AGE 29 MOM LIFE Having just welcomed her second child with husband James Conran, the model relishes whatever time she can take to be with her family and regularly brings her tiny tots – two-month-old son Iver and three-year-old daughter Ioni – around the world with her. “Even if you’re not perfect, these little people think you’re the absolute best and they love you so much. You’re the centre of their world and that feels both humbling and wonderful” LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE “A little bit of humour can get you through the hardest times. Being able to laugh at yourself and at life in general is essential to good relationships and a balanced world view” STYLE ICON “Elizabeth Taylor was the most glamourous woman in the world at a time when people didn’t really have stylists picking out every piece of clothing. She’s one of the most memorable beauties of the last 100 years”

<h2>SIMU LIU</h2>
<strong>HOMETOWN</strong> Mississauga, Ont. <strong>AGE</strong> 29 <strong>WORK TRIP</strong> Starring in the comedy <em>Kim’s Convenience</em> has given Simu some pretty cool opportunities – including a memorable jaunt to Calgary. “We visited for the <em>Kim’s Convenience</em> press tour and I got to see Banff – it was absolutely breathtaking!” <strong>DOG DAYS</strong> When he’s not working, the star tells us he loves spending the day “at Cherry Beach, running around with my two beautiful dogs” <strong>HOW DO THEY DO IT?</strong> “Waking up early every day, I could never do it!” Simu says of the qualities he most admires in others <strong>UTTER RESPECT</strong> When thinking about the person in his life who means the most to him, it wasn’t a hard question to answer for Simu. “My grandma, always and forever”
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EVANGELINE LILLY

HOMETOWN Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. AGE 38 BUZZY PROJECT Next month, the star takes flight in Ant-Man and the Wasp – and is set to revisit her Wasp character next year in a yet-to-be-titled Avengers film FOR THE KIDS The actress, who has two young children with partner Norman Kali, has kids in mind, too, with her literary ambitions – a planned children’s book series that began with 2014’s The SquickerwonkersACTING STYLE “I’m not the kind of actor who went to acting school, so I don’t have a ton of tricks up my sleeve. I just have to feel it” BEAUTY SECRET “I am a firm believer that drinking lots of water and getting lots of sleep is the best thing that you can do” DREAM DESTINATION “I loved New Zealand,” says Evangeline, who filmed The Hobbit there. “It felt like England, America or Canada back in the 1950s, when things were more innocent and community was still paramount to life”

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Scott Moir

HOMETOWN London, Ont. AGE 30 THAT’S A WRAP This year, at the Winter Games in South Korea, Scott and his on-ice partner Tessa ended their skating career on a high, winning two gold medals for a total of five career Olympic medals, making them the most decorated ice-dancing team in history IN THE SPOTLIGHT The star is taking his figure-skating talents back to the ice with the cross-country Thank You Canada Tour TEAM TESSA “I would never even think about skating with somebody else” INSPIRATION “My brothers [are my inspiration]. They serve the community, they are great fathers, they are great men” OFF THE ICE “I danced on [The Ellen DeGeneres Show]. I can’t believe it...I always said I’d only dance on the ice and if it was choreographed. Luckily, I didn’t make a fool of myself, I don’t think!”

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DREW SCOTT

HOMETOWN Vancouver, B.C. AGE 40 TWIN’S INTUITION Grateful that he’s able to work so closely with his brother on their many hit series – think Brother vs. Brother (currently in its sixth season) or Brothers Take New Orleans – Drew cherishes his relationship with Jonathan. “I’ve got a built-in best friend,” he tells Hello! “Or someone to blame things on if I get in trouble!” HAPPY HUSBAND Married life agrees with the star, who recently tied the knot with longtime love Linda Phan. “For the rest of my life I can wake up next to the most beautiful person I know – my best friend” ITALIAN DREAMLAND After marrying in Italy this spring, Drew notes it as one of the most beautiful places he’s ever been. “The Puglia region of Italy is a top contender...everywhere you look is a dream backdrop” weekend hobbies “Playing sports, [eating] sushi, escape rooms and movies”

JONATHAN SCOTT

HOMETOWN Vancouver, B.C. AGE 40 PROPERTY BROTHER When he’s not flipping homes and overseeing miracle transformations with his brother Drew on shows like Property Brothers (a new season is in the works), you can find Jonathan “sleeping in, taking my pups to the park, [having] brunch with friends and dinner with family” NATIONAL PRIDE Born and raised in Vancouver, the contractor definitely dresses the part of a Canadian! “Plaid makes up two-thirds of my wardrobe,” he says, reflecting on his most Canadian attributes. Another: “I can’t walk through a door first without holding it open for anybody behind me” SHARING IS CARING “Having a twin with a massive closet full of the nicest clothes makes it easy for me to go shopping for free. I go to his house and leave with treasures every time I visit!” STRONG AND SWEET The star admits he has a soft side and says friends and family would call him a “loyal, hopeless romantic”

TATIANA MASLANY

HOMETOWN Regina, Sask. AGE 32 CENTRE STAGE The Emmy-winning Orphan Black actress is set to star in the off-Broadway play Mary Page Marlowe this summer. Her upcoming film roles include Pink Wall, by her boyfriend – the writer-director Tom Cullen TONY NIGHT OUT The actress attended her very first Tony Awards this year, taking the stage as a presenter OH, CANADA Speaking to Maclean’s, she said, “There’s just a huge movement, I think, in seeking an identity as Canadians, and really forging it and really embracing all the parts of us as Canadians that come from such varied experiences and cultures” ICE EFFECT “Saskatchewan is known for its extreme temperatures,” she told Live with Kelly and Ryan When I was in elementary school, I had to walk backwards to school, just to avoid getting frostbite on the front of my face!”

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DRAKE

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 31 PASSION PROJECT The rapper is riding high after releasing the Degrassi reunion music video for his track “I’m Upset” from his upcoming album Scorpio (set for release on June 29) MOMMA’S BOY “My mother is an incredible woman,” the star told The Hollywood Reporter. “She never necessarily implanted anything. She’s always just told me, ‘You know, whatever you want to do, whatever you end up doing, I’ll always love you. I’ll always support you’” HIS FOREVER HOME “I can get in the car in Toronto and drive and go do my own thing. I know the streets. I know everywhere. I know everyone,” he revealed to THR. LOVE OF HIS LIFE “I’m in love with triumphant moments," he continued. "I enjoy victory for myself and my friends” HEART EYES FOR HERMES “[Birkin bags are] one of those things that I just started collecting for, I guess, the woman I end up with one day,” Drake told THR. JUST GETTING STARTED “I’m sure I’ll stop [making music] one day, when it starts to feel like I’m making it up," he added. "But right now, it feels like we just started”

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TESSA VIRTUE

HOMETOWN London, Ont. AGE 29 IN THE SPOTLIGHT She may be a Nivea ambassador and the face of brands such as BonLook eyewear, but the skater isn’t giving up her day job: she’ll be on tour with Scott in the fall NO PLACE LIKE HOME “After a career that has taken us to many corners of the world, it’s thrilling to return to Canada and celebrate with those who have supported us every step of the way” TEAM SCOTT “The chemistry and connection Scott and I share on the ice stems from a shared love of movement, musicality and storytelling,” Tessa told Hello! earlier this year. “Off the ice we are so incredibly different” AN INSPIRATION “My mom never ceases to amaze me with her strength, wit, intuitive insight and pursuit of excellence” COOL-AS-ICE STYLE “I’d describe my personal style as classic and refined, with a bit of an edge. My love of fashion was instilled at a young age, thanks to my incredibly chic mom”

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MIKE HOLMES JR.

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont.
AGE 28 WORKIN’ WITH DAD When he was young, Mike never imagined he’d grow up to work for his dad, fellow TV personality and contractor Mike Holmes. “I wanted to be a firefighter!” But the young builder, who co-stars with his dad on series like Holmes and Holmes, couldn’t be happier. “Growing up, we didn’t get to spend a lot of time together. Now, being able to work with him every day and have fun with each other...we’re making up for lost time” THE POWER OF LOVE Marriage agrees with the star, who tied the knot with longtime love Lisa Grant last year. “[Our relationship] has oddly become more magical,” says Mike, whose wedding was featured in Hello! “There’s more love, there’s more romance, we’re better friends than we were before” LOCAL CHARM “I love how welcoming Canadians are. We’re friendly, we love everyone” BETTER HALF “[My wife] is like my hero. She’s the most inspiring person in my life. She pushes me to get outside of my comfort zone, she inspires me to work harder...she’s the bee’s knees!”

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TRACY MOORE

HOMETOWN Richmond Hill, Ont. AGE 43 CAMERA READY As the face of T V’s Cityline, looking good is her business. Luckily, Tracy loves the gym – for all that it offers. “Fitness allows me to recharge my battery and double down on my confidence” TRUE LOVE Tracy takes any opportunity she can to praise her husband, Lio Perron. “When you find a brilliant, feminist, heroic, supportive, respectful partner, you do everything you can to hold him down.” Together for 17 years, Tracy and Lio are devoted to their kids Sidney, 10, and Eva, 7 EARLY YEARS “My parents were big on educational trips across Canada when we were growing up. If it wasn’t New Brunswick and the Gaspé region, it was Montebello, Quebec. My fondest memories were playing Barbies with a French neighbour in Quebec and the two of us just being completely oblivious of our different mother tongues”

NOAH REID

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 31 PRIMETIME HIT The actor has quickly become a favourite on the hit comedy Schitt’s Creek, where he plays David’s beau and business partner, Patrick BONUS The role has allowed him to showcase his passion for music. Noah refers to the release of his 2016 album Songs From a Broken Chair as the proudest moment of his life. “Finally putting that record out into the world with a bunch of friends, family and a great band felt incredible” NO PLACE LIKE HOME Reminiscing on one of his favourite trips in Canada, Noah tells us of the time he and his friend drove from L.A. to British Columbia, then to Calgary. “It felt incredible to be in Canada again and to be heading into the mountains” BE FUNNY Noah appreciates a sense of humour: “You gotta laugh”

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SHANIA TWAIN

HOMETOWN Timmins, Ont. AGE 52 PASSION PROJECT After releasing 2017’s comeback album Now, the country crooner has set off on tour, taking her from Canada this month to New Zealand in December HAPPY AT HOME “My husband [Frédéric Thiébaud] is always with me, which is really great,” says the mother of one. “I like to be home [with my son] and spend a lot of family time” ROMANCE IS ALIVE “[Frédéric] does lots of romantic things for me! He is the coffee maker. He makes my shakes. He’s very nurturing, loving and supportive” ADVICE FOR YOUR YOUNGER SELF “Self-check and self-critique, but not self-doubt. You’ve got to follow your gut” HONESTY IS KEY “[Writing music] is like having a conversation. You’re there to be honest and you don’t want to be misunderstood. I go through that thought process because I want to be relatable”

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DANIEL CAESAR

HOMETOWN Oshawa, Ont. AGE 23 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Daniel, real name Ashton Simmonds, began his upward trajectory after being expelled from high school. This year, he was nominated for two GRAMMY Awards, and his album Freudian earned him the Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording of the Year DIY CAREER Determined to be in control of his future, Daniel released Freudian on Golden Child Recordings, a record label he founded with the help of two producers. “As soon as you give over your ideas, your potential, to somebody ... you’re no longer the big boss,” he told NOW Toronto. CELEBRITY FAN CLUB “To see Stevie Wonder vibe to one of my songs,” he gushed to The National Post is a moment “I’ll never forget.” Pinch-me moments must come frequently for Daniel, who counts Stevie, Shawn Mendes and Mary J. Blige among his admirers. Former U.S. President Barack Obama even included Daniel’s song “Blessed” in his roundup of the best songs of 2017

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<h2>CATHERINE REITMAN</h2>
<strong>HOMETOWN</strong> Los Angeles<strong>AGE</strong> 37 <strong>FEELING RIGHT AT HOME</strong> The Canadian-American (Toronto-based) star of <em>Black-ish</em> and <em>Workin’ Moms</em> (which she created with husband Philip Sternberg) feels right at home on both sides of the border – Dad is Canadian <em>Ghostbusters</em> director turned restaurateur Ivan <strong>THE MOST CANADIAN THING ABOUT ME</strong> In a pinch, I’ve used ketchup-chip residue as blush. #Canadian,” the funny lady tells <em>Hello!</em> <strong>HOMEGROWN HOLIDAY</strong> “I visited Lake Louise last year. The colour of the water was spectacular. Though, to be honest, I was drinking at high altitude. The lake may have been average” <strong>MY IDEA OF A BEAUTIFUL DAY OFF</strong> As multitasking parents might appreciate: “Hiding from my children”
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MICHAEL BUBLE

HOMETOWN Burnaby, B.C. AGE 42 MUSIC TO OUR EARS After taking some time off for family, the “Haven’t Met You Yet” singer is back at work. He hosted the 2018 Junos in March – where he shared that he and his wife, Argentine actress Luisana Lopilato, are expecting baby number three this year. They have two boys, four-year-old Noah and Elias, 2. And he recently revealed on Twitter: “I’m back in the studio making a record!” SOULFUL SPIRIT “Romance is empathy, kindness and laughter” STAYING IN SHAPE “If you want to be a good dad, and be there with energy, you have to be fit!” HOME SWEET HOME Michael performs at stadiums around the world but has said that there is no place like Canada. “This will always be the most important place I come to play”

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ELLEN WONG

HOMETOWN Scarborough, Ont. AGE 33 SHOWTIME You may be surprised to learn that Ellen had never even watched a wrestling match before auditioning for the part of Jenny Chey (or “Fortune Cookie,” as she goes by in the ring) on the hit wrestling series GLOW (Season 2 drops on June 29.) “I just went, 'Alright, this world seems pretty rad and crazy, I'm just going to go for it!’” FRIENDLY CO-STARS “We all became great friends, and that’s something we really treasure and don’t take for granted,” Ellen told KISS 92.5 of her “GLOW girls,” as she calls them BREAKOUT ROLE "I think I was really spoiled by having [Scott Pilgrim vs. the World] as my first major project … I'm so grateful that I got to play a character like Knives Chau because she [had] such a full storyline,” she explained to CBC. HOMETOWN FAVOURITE “I’ve recently discovered Joso’s on Avenue and Davenport [in Toronto],” she gushed to FLARE. “It’s this amazing seafood restaurant owned by this amazing family from Croatia. When you walk in there, it’s beautiful and colourful, and you feel like you’re part of the family!”

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JASON PRIESTLEY

HOMETOWN Vancouver, B.C. AGE 48 FROM THE 90210 The actor has come a long way since his days playing teenage heartthrob Brandon Walsh on the hit ’90s series Beverly Hills, 90210. Now a husband and father – he married wife Naomi in 2005 and they share daughter Ava, 10, and son Dashiell, 8 – Jason stars on the crime-solving series Private Eyes. FAMILY TIME The sporty star knows exactly how he’d like to spend his next day off: “With my family, 100 percent.” And it’s safe to assume they’ll be doing something outside, as the family man credits his “love of the outdoors” as the most Canadian thing about him! “Winter sports in particular” PERKS OF BEING A DAD “The way that my kids greet me when I come home” AROUND THE WORLD “There are so many beautiful places in the world! A few of my favourites are Banff National Park; Zermatt, Switzerland; Yosemite National Park; San Francisco – there’s just so many!”

JESSIE REYEZ

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 28 RISING STAR After winning this year’s Juno for Breakthrough Artist, the “Figures” singer – who hits the road this summer with Halsey – maintains that she stays grounded by trusting her instincts when it comes to all the new people surrounding her now. “When I’ve seen that someone’s word is their bond, that’s when I can finally start to trust them” DANCE IT OUT Born to Colombian parents who bestowed their love of music to their daughter, the singer-songwriter – whose new music video for “Body Count” recently hit two million views on YouTube – keeps her heritage close to her heart, especially when it’s time to feel her best. “I feel most beautiful when I’m dancing salsa” SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO “My mother’s heart is the most beautiful thing about her. She always puts her health first and works to make sure everyone around her is ok”

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SCOTT McGILLIVRAY

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 40 DATE NIGHT He has been the frontman of several home-renovation series, including Income Property and most recently Buyers Bootcamp. But the one closest to Scott’s heart is Moving the McGillivrays, where fans watched him build a dream house for his wife, Sabrina, and their daughters, Layla, 4, and Myah, 6. “I love the theatre [space], where we can get together as a family and hang out. It’s also a place where Sabrina and I can have a date night without leaving the house!” Scott tells Hello!. FATHERHOOD “Being a dad has made me so much more passionate about life than I was before” GONE FISHING Scott knows exactly how he would spend a day off – fishing! “It’s something that’s relaxing and exciting at the same time” QUALITY THAT COUNTS “A lot of people would think [I would say] ambition or drive, but ambition without empathy won’t get you very far”

BROOKE HENDERSON

HOMETOWN Smiths Falls, Ont. AGE 20 SUPERSTAR In April, the young golf pro won her sixth LPGA Tour, putting her in second place among Canadian LPGA victors (veteran Sandra Post is an eight-time champ) BFFS Brooke knows it’s important to keep her real supporters as close as possible…which is why her older sister, Brittany, is her caddie! “My sister is extremely special [to me] and is my best friend. She’s played a key role in my success.” And the feeling is mutual! “Brooke is a real role model for me, even though I’m older,” says Brittany. “She’s just so talented” DESIGN EYE With a budding eye for style, Brooke has been working with Sketchers to fashion herself the perfect pair of golf shoes. “They wanted to know what I like,” she told the Globe and Mail. “I can send [my thoughts] and they can custom-make me something. They were super into involving me in that process” FAMILY FIRST Earlier this month, Brooke made the difficult decision to drop out of the U.S. Women’s Open for personal reasons. Later, fans learned that her grandfather had passed away. She wrote about him on social media: “I am so grateful for all the time we shared together. The great laughs, smiles and memories will be deep in my heart forever. Love you Gramps”

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PATRICK J. ADAMS

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 36 SUIT UP After seven seasons on TV’s Suits, the actor who played Mike Ross on the legal drama made his exit – as did co-star Meghan Markle (whose royal wedding he attended in May). “There was this natural sense that we both knew the time had come for both of us,” he said to The Hollywood Reporter. WEDDING BLISS After saying “I do” in 2016 to Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario – a day he refers to as the proudest of his life – Patrick is loving married life more than ever. He tells Hello! his favourite part is “having someone you can be uncool with on a regular basis.” I APPRECIATE CANADIANS FOR... “Their sense of humour – and their inclination toward gravy and cheese curds on their fries!” AN INSPIRATION “My grandmother has been doing this life thing for quite a while and every day she blows me away with her energy, curiosity and compassion”

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CYNTHIA DALE

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 57 BACK TO THE STREET The Street Legal actress, who will star in next year’s reboot of the hit ’90s series, has a lot of beauty in her life. The star celebrates her 20th wedding anniversary with husband Peter Mansbridge this winter and is thankful every day for the birth of their now 19-year-old son, Will. “To me, it is the most delightful, difficult, daunting and divine thing in the world to be a mom,” she tells Hello!. COLOURS OF CANADA “The best trip I’ve taken in Canada was a train ride from Banff to Vancouver through the Rockies,” says Cynthia, recalling a teenage adventure. “I felt so grown up, scared and excited all at the same time” BACKYARD HAVEN “I love being in my garden, surrounded by the big old trees that were planted long before my time and will stand there long after I’m gone,” she says of their oasis in Stratford, Ont. DANCING QUEEN “I feel the most beautiful when I’m laughing with friends and family – or when I’m dancing alone in my kitchen. Joy makes me feel beautiful”

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JOSHUA JACKSON

HOMETOWN Vancouver AGE 40 PASSION PROJECT After wrapping up his Broadway debut with Children of a Lesser God in May, the lovable TV sensation returned in Season 4 of The Affair. THE DATING GAME “Things have changed a little bit since last time I was single,” the star told Ellen DeGeneres after his longtime romance with Diane Kruger ended. “I don’t remember... I mean, everything’s on your phone now! There’s no more talking to people anymore” FRIENDS FOREVER “We’d seen each other individually but we hadn’t all been in the same room since the show went off the air,” Joshua said on Live with Kelly and Ryan about reuniting with his Dawson’s Creek co-stars this year. “So, for the first time in 15 years we had the whole gang together...Babies, marriage, divorce, the whole thing has happened!” LEADING LADY “If they gave medals for motherhood you’d deserve two,” Josh told his mom this year on social media. “But instead, I just made a mess of your house for 18 years and now forget to call on Sundays”

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<h2>NEVE CAMPBELL</h2>
<strong>HOMETOWN</strong> Guelph, Ont. <strong>AGE</strong> 44 <strong>NEW CHAPTER</strong> The <em>Scream</em> and <em>House of Cards</em> star teams up with actor Dwayne Johnson in the action-packed film <em>Skyscraper</em> this summer. “Shooting on <em>Skyscraper</em> has been intense and amazing. Dwayne Johnson is such a bright star and fantastic human being” <strong>LOVE, MOM</strong> Neve has a 5-year-old son, Caspian, with boyfriend and actor JJ Feild. “Best experience of my life being his mom. Eye opening, soul rocking, heart exploding…in the best of ways!” <strong><em>PARTY OF FIVE</em> REUNION</strong> “We've all moved on, we all adore each other and we're still friends,” the star told <em>Entertainment Weekly</em>, reflecting on her ’90s hit. “But no, I don't think that would make sense to do a reboot"
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<h2>RYAN GOSLING</h2>
<strong>HOMETOWN</strong> London, Ont. <strong>AGE</strong> 37 <strong>OUT OF THIS WORLD</strong> In the movie <em>First Man</em>, opening in October, the two-time Academy Award nominee plays American astronaut Neil Armstrong, who was the first man to walk on the moon <strong>CELEBRITY CRUSH GROWING UP</strong> “Raquel Welch” <strong>DREAM COME TRUE</strong> Ryan has two kids, two-year-old Amada and three-year-old Esmeralda, with his actress wife Eva Mendes. “Eva’s the dream mother, and they’re dream babies,” he told <em>GQ</em>. <strong>NICE GUY</strong> Asked by an interviewer why he has so many swooning fans around the world, he credited his country – “It’s just my Canadianness," he said with trademark modesty
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TIERA SKOVBYE

HOMETOWN Vancouver, B.C. AGE 23 RIVERDALE RUNAWAY Playing the part of Riverdale’s Polly Cooper – Betty Cooper’s older sister, who recently returned after skipping town with her newborn twins – is a dream come true for the actress. Tiera tells Hello! that when she was a kid, she was a huge fan of the Archie comics, which inspired the series. “I loved them!” HOME SWEET HOME “I have travelled a lot, but no matter where I go, nowhere else feels like home... I still live only a few blocks from where I grew up and went to school” HAPPY FAMILY “One of the most beautiful moments of my life was the day I adopted my dog Scout,” Tiera says of the pet she shares with her fiancé, Jameson Parker. “She has been such a wonderful addition to our little family!” SIMPLE PLEASURES “I feel the most beautiful when I’m around people I love. When I see the people I care about enjoying themselves and laughing, nothing is more beautiful!”

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ALESSIA CARA

HOMETOWN Brampton, Ont. AGE 21 CROWNING GLORY The singer-songwriter took home the 2018 GRAMMY for Best New Artist, becoming the only Canadian to win the award. “I deserved to be up there at the end of the day, and that’s something I never give myself credit for” SONGBIRD Alessia – who rose to fame in 2015 with her single “Here” – just released “ Growing Pains,” a single teasing her second album, set for release in September NATURAL STORYTELLER She started working on the album last year during her North American tour and had an approach in mind, telling Billboard, “I’ve always really been drawn to albums that just feel like one big body of work and one big story” SELF–CARE “If you’re not taking care of yourself, it’s almost impossible to try to help others take care of themselves,” she told Teen Vogue

DENIS SHAPOVALOV

HOMETOWN Vaughan, Ont. AGE 19 STAYING CLOSE Being ranked the no. 23 tennis player in the world is no small feat, especially at such a young age, but Denis remains a Toronto boy at heart. He’s a fan of “Moscow, Rome and Budapest,” he says. “But Toronto is always top. The best way to spend a day off is just going to see a Leaf or Raptor game with my friends” FAMILY VALUES Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, Denis moved to Canada with his parents and older brother when he was one. He credits his parents with instilling in him the kind of drive needed to become a world-ranked athlete. “My parents raised me [to believe in] honesty and hard work” LOVE OF THE GAME “It would be nice to see more kids pick up tennis rackets,” Denis (or Shapo, as friends call him), who is a keen ambassador for the sport, told Tennis Australia LTD. “I’m a huge fan of hockey [but] I feel like it’s all hockey mentality, hockey, hockey, hockey” HIS VOTE FOR MOST BEAUTIFUL? “Nika and Lucky, my dogs!”

SANDRAH OH

HOMETOWN Nepean, Ont. AGE 46 WINNING RETURN The former Grey’s Anatomy star (whose portrayal of Dr. Cristina Yang won her five consecutive Emmy nods) is back on TV after a four-year hiatus and once again winning raves! She plays a secret agent in the BBC America spy-action thriller Killing Eve. (The show premieres on Bravo on July 22.) CANADIAN CRUSH “I like to laugh, and one of my favorite shows is Schitt’s Creek. As a Canadian, I love Eugene Levy, and I have such a mad crush on Daniel Levy” MASTER CLASS “Everyone should take an improv class,” says Sandra, who competed at the Canadian Improv Games in the late ’90s. “Improv is a great life skill – one about listening, always saying yes and being quick on your feet”

STEPHAN JAMES

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 24 PASSION PROJECT From the big screen to small, the Degrassi alum has flexed his acting muscles and is currently working on If Beale Street Could Talk, a film directed by Moonlight’s Barry Jenkins CAREER TRAJECTORY “I got heavily involved in theatre, and at first I didn’t even know it was really going to be a thing – it was just something I like doing, playing characters,” he told The Star. “[It] gave me the confidence to express myself more” ACCIDENTALLY FAMOUS “It wasn’t my intention to be a superstar or be a celebrity. I just wanted to make great films, tell cool stories, play cool characters,” he added. DREAM ROLE “I want to play Spiderman!” he revealed in the interview. “I think that would be dope. It would be a lot of fun”

ROXY EARLE

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 34 PASSION PROJECT A star of The Real Housewives of Toronto, Roxy also spearheads the size-inclusive label Roxy Earle x Le Château (which comes in sizes 0 to 22W). “The proudest moment in my life was the day I saw my fashion line launch” TRUE BEAUTY “When people are truly themselves and own who they are, that is when they are the most beautiful” BLOOMING LOVE “The most beautiful moment in my life was when my husband [entrepreneur Raghu Kilambi, father of her two stepsons] surprised me with 50,000 roses on our wedding day! It was incredibly romantic” PUPPY LOVE “My dog Lola lights up my world every day!” HAPPY PLACE “Sun-kissed, barefoot, salt in my hair on vacation – I think everyone is their most beautiful when they are relaxed and in love”

JARED KEESO

HOMETOWN Listowel, Ont. AGE 34 FAMILIAR FACE Having stayed close to home during his career, Jared has worked on a lot of productions that shoot in Canada, including Smallville, Falling Skies and Godzilla. The busy actor at one point had two series on the go, the police procedural 19-2 and Letterkenny (which he created and stars in). The latter returns with new episodes June 29 BIG MOMENT For the guy who comes from what he calls a “hockey family,” passions collided when he scored the role of NHL icon Don Cherry in two different miniseries. The icing on the cake? “Hearing Ron MacLean saying my name on Coach’s Corner,” Jared tells Hello!. PERMANENT LOVE If there’s a tattoo involved, it must be true love! Jared’s number-one love is his constant companion on set and for trips up north. There’s even a bit of prime real estate on Jared’s bicep devoted to this partner. Give up yet? “It’s my dog, Gus.”

GRACE DOVE

HOMETOWN Prince George, B.C. NEW THRILL The star of Oscar-winning The Revenant migrates to the small screen in Netflix thriller How It Ends. MAKING MEMORIES “Working alongside Theo James and Forest Whitaker was such an honour,” Grace tells Hello! of the TV flick. “Those Manitoba sunrises after filming all night will always be in my top memories” I FEEL BEAUTIFUL WHEN ... “I can be comfortable in my own skin and feel confident. Also, when my boyfriend tells me I’m beautiful first thing in the morning” A QUALITY THAT COUNTS “Compassion. Because you never know what hardships somebody else has going on in their life” WORDS TO LIVE BY “You are enough” MILESTONE MEMORY “Watching The Revenant première at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and walking the red carpet with Leonardo DiCaprio was a dream come true. When I was a girl visiting Hollywood, I would match my hands in the stars’ handprints and imagine being there one day”

KEANU REEVES

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 53 EXCELLENT IDEA It’s been 28 years since fans last saw Keanu travel through time in Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey, the sequel to 1989’s Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, but it’s never too late to revisit the past! Keanu and his original partner-in-crime, actor Alex Winter, will face a new time-related crisis (middle age!) in the upcoming Bill & Ted Face the Music. But first, this summer’s romantic comedy Destination Wedding with Winona Ryder TIME TO CHILL The famously private actor appreciates some alone time when he can get it. A huge fan of motorcycles, Keanu told Esquire how much he enjoys the solitude of the open road. "It demands a kind of attention. It's also good to go out and think a little bit, so you can get lost in the now. Or you can also kind of reflect. You're moving on the surface of the planet" WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN “I played a lot of hockey in Toronto. I always thought it would be cool to play for the Canadian Olympic team,” he revealed in his Reddit AMA. “When I was 15, I started taking acting classes and doing community theatre, and I played John Proctor in a high school play called The Crucible. From that moment I knew I wanted to become an actor”

JESSICA MITCHELL

HOMETOWN London, Ont. LOVE YOURSELF After battling personal demons and facing the loss of her mother, the country singer had to work hard to become comfortable in her own skin. “It’s taken a long time for me to accept myself, but it’s the best feeling,” says Jessica, who released her debut album Heart of Glass in May. “I’m always learning, and there’s always room for growth,” she tells Hello! “I want to help others through music” GOING GAGA Writing songs about stigmatized issues such as mental health and addiction has helped Jessica and her dedicated fanbase. Not unlike Lady Gaga, whom she admires. “I’ve fallen in love with Gaga lately. Her documentary Five Foot Two opened up a conversation about standing your ground when you have difficult things thrown your way” CROSS COUNTRY Dubbed “country’s Adele,” the “Workin’ on Whiskey” singer has toured the country with the likes of Johnny Reid and Terri Clark. “Canada can leave you totally breathless. I think you can forget sometimes about the absolute beauty that we all have on our doorsteps”

ALLAN HAWCO

HOMETOWN Bell Island, N.L. AGE 40 HIT MAKER The Republic of Doyle actor has been all over our television screens this year with his shows Caught and Frontier – both of which are filmed in his native Newfoundland RIGHT AT HOME “As a Newfoundlander – who lived away in Toronto for 10 years or so – the only thing that I have ever wanted was to live and work back home in St. John’s,” the star tells Hello! “The idea of living anywhere else has never crossed my mind” PERSONAL MILESTONES “My wife [Carolyn Stokes] saying yes to marrying me is likely the single most important moment of my life” FLOWER POWER Allan is a busy guy, but when it comes to weekend plans, there’s never a question about his schedule. “My wife and I spend most of our free time planting in our garden”

NINA DOBREV

HOMETOWN Toronto, Ont. AGE 29 HIGH GEAR Nina has three film roles lined up this year – including the comedy All-Star Weekend alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Eva Longoria – and is set to star in a primetime comedy called Fam. CHOOSING ROLES “I want to play adult roles and be challenged and work with great filmmakers and tell incredible stories, and that has meant being really picky," the actress, who found fame on Degrassi: The Next Generation and The Vampire Diaries, told Harpe’rs by Harper’s Bazaar HIGH SCHOOL REUNION Nina recently reunited with her former Degrassi castmates with a little help from rapper and a fellow Canadian, Drake, who got the gang back together for his “I’m Upset” video. “Feeling nostalgic? Reunion tour,” she wrote on Instagram SIMPLE PLEASURES Last year, she adopted a rescue puppy named Maverick. “She’s cuddly, cute, fun, and makes my heart happy,” the pup’s proud mom told Ocean Drive. “I can barely remember life without her” BARE TRUTH “I don’t wear makeup on a daily basis. I try to reflect that on my social media, too. When I do Instagram stories, I’m not all dolled up and glamorous, it’s a peek into my day-to-day life, which is kind of normal and average”

MARKUS ANDERSON

HOMETOWN Peterborough, Ont. PART OF THE CLUB Often referred to as the “King of Soho House,” Markus works as a consultant for the private members’ only club ROYAL MATCHMAKER The high-profile businessman – who pal Meghan Markle once wrote about on Instagram, saying, “What would I do without you, my loving, supportive and endlessly fun friend?" – has been credited for setting the actress up with Prince Harry. In the documentary When Harry Met Meghan: A Royal Romance, journalist Katie Nicholl says: “[Prince Harry] had a crush on Rachel Zane two years before he met Meghan … He asked Markus if he could set up, not a date, but an opportunity for them to meet and that happened in one of the private rooms of Soho House” CANADIAN COCKTAILS "Although I’m prone to drink almost anything, I’m partial to either champagne or beer,” he told The Coveteur. “I grew up in Ontario, after all” PARKS AND RECREATION He also revealed that, “Algonquin Park is one of my absolute favourite places on earth. It’s the landscape I miss most when I’m not in Canada”

ANA GOLJA

HOMETOWN Mississauga, Ont. AGE 22 IN THE SPOTLIGHT Ana began her acting career at age nine in Canadian hits like Flashpoint before her big break as fan favourite Zoë on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Now she’s set her sights on music and, adopting her full Albanian first name of Muazana, released her debut EP Epilogue, a beautiful mix of R&B and pop WHO I AM “To me, Canada is a land of diversity and inclusiveness. I think the fact that I’m from an immigrant family is the most Canadian thing about me!” MUSIC LOVER The singer says that a perfect date would include music ...but not her own. “Who wouldn’t want to be serenaded on a gondola just cruising through Venice? It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited” SAY CHEESE Though she embraced her Degrassi character and her sometimes dark storylines, Ana’s own personality veers more toward the sunny side of things. “I feel most beautiful when I’m smiling and laughing and just being in the moment”

NATHAN FILLON

HOMETOWN Edmonton, Alta. AGE 47 BOY IN BLUE In upcoming TV crime drama The Rookie, the Castle actor is a 40-year-old cop-in-training, the oldest in his department PROUD MOMENT “We trained with Los Angeles Police Department officers – clearing buildings, pulling over cars and gun safety. Word on the street is the Rookie group rocked the training just a little harder than the trainer officer group. Boom. Mic drop” MAKING A DIFFERENCE “I love a lazy day, I love adventurous days,” Nathan tells Hello! “But if you want a beautiful day, do something for someone else” IT’S A CANADIAN THING “I don’t see kindness as a weakness. I love to be kind, and I secretly love when people think they can take advantage of my kindness and find out they can’t” FEELING MY BEST “In a suit, and after a haircut” RESILIENCE ROCKS “I admire any talent that I lack. I admire those who have endured hardships and succeeded”

RACHEL MCADAMS

HOMETOWN London, Ont. AGE 39 AT THE MOVIES Ever in demand, the leading lady starred in this year’s Game Night and is reportedly onboard for Sherlock Holmes 3 (set for a 2020 release) CANADIAN PRIDE “I hope to never not live in Canada,” she shared with The Toronto Star “I could never stay away for very long without feeling completely untethered and homesick” THRILL SEEKER “I drive my bike like a maniac around Toronto!” she continued. “I look back and think, ‘I’m surprised I’m still here!’ But I love the thrill of biking in Toronto. It really gets [my] heart pumping” RACHEL THE ROMANTIC “I have very romantic parents, and I grew up watching that,” the star, who made headlines in April with reports she had welcomed her first child, a son, with boyfriend Jamie Linden, to Parade. “I do come by that naturally” FAMILY MATTERS “My parents would buy us a game every Christmas or in the summer, so we always had a new game to try,” she added. “It was a great way for us to bond as a family”