Sharon Belle (born May 7, 1993) is a Canadian actress, best known for her role in the

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''Carmilla'' and '' Couple-ish''.

Early life

Belle grew up in

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. She later moved to

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and studied ''Acting on Film and Television'' at

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. After this she appeared in several films and on stage at the Alumnae Theatre and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.

Career

Belle first gained popularity in 2014 for her portrayal of Danny Lawrence in the web series ''Carmilla''. In 2015, Belle was placed 46th on

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's Hot 100 List, beating stars like

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. In 2016, Belle appeared in the web series '' Couple-ish''. She played Rachel, a

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er who wants to stay in Toronto although her visa has expired.

Personal life

In addition to working as an actor, Belle also plays the guitar. She speaks

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and English.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Belle, Sharon 1992 births Living people Actresses from Ontario Canadian film actresses Canadian television actresses Canadian web series actresses People from Georgina, Ontario 21st-century Canadian actresses