Miriam McDonald played Emma, the daughter of Shane McKay and Christine Nelson. Emma was born during season 2 of Degrassi: Junior High and was a class of 2007 graduate of Degrassi Community School.

Degrassi: The Next Generation is the kind of show that never really felt fictional. The show was, in all its aspects, awkward, loud, messy, and real, all at once.

The documentary premieres Sept. 8 at the Toronto International Film Festival and screens through Sept. 14 Miriam McDonald is sharing how one Degrassi: The Next Generation storyline hit closer to home ...

Before Euphoria, Degrassi: The Next Generation was the teen drama that wasn't afraid to really go there. While its envelope-pushing storylines were out-and-out ballsy for their time, the show became ...

After nine seasons as Emma Nelson — and a cameo on Degrassi: Next Class — McDonald continues to act in Canadian productions. She has also worked as a yoga instructor and real estate agent.

Television and Film Feature Writer. The Degrassi Franchise started airing in 1979 with The Kids of Degrassi Street and has seen enormous success over the entirety of its franchise. It has been a ...