Stacie Moana Mistysyn, professionally known as Stacie Mistysyn, is an American-Canadian actress best known for portraying Caitlin Ryan across several installments of the Degrassi franchise.
She first appeared as Lisa Canard in The Kids of Degrassi Street before becoming one of the central performers of Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, and Degrassi: The Next Generation.
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| Real Name: | Stacie Moana Mistysyn |
| Stage Name: | Stacie Mistysyn |
| Born: | July 23, 1971 (age 55 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American, Canadian |
| Ethnicity: | American, Canadian |
| Height: | 1.57m |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Mistysyn |
| Siblings: | Cory Mistysyn, Kim Mistysyn |
| Spouse: | James Gallanders |
| Relationship: | Married |
| Children: | Grayson Gallanders, River Leilani Gallanders |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Net Worth: | $2 million |
Early life and education
Stacie Mistysyn was born on July 23, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, to Mr. and Mrs. Mistysyn. She was raised in Toronto, Canada, alongside her siblings Cory Mistysyn and Kim Mistysyn.
She attended Malvern Collegiate Institute while working on Degrassi Junior High. She was later accepted into Ryerson University but chose to continue pursuing acting.
Career
Stacie Mistysyn entered the entertainment industry as a child, auditioning for The Kids of Degrassi Street at age 10. She played Lisa Canard from 1982 to 1986.
When Degrassi Junior High was developed, she returned to the franchise in a different role, portraying Caitlin Ryan, a character she continued playing in Degrassi High and later Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Stacie Mistysyn expanded her screen work beyond Degrassi, appearing in productions including Princes in Exile, The Prom, School’s Out!, X-Rated, The Wrong Girl, Jersey Guy, Weird Science, Seven Days, Under the Umbrella Tree, and Wild Card.
In 2001, Stacie Mistysyn returned as Caitlin Ryan for Degrassi: The Next Generation. She also worked in theatre and performed as a DJ alongside longtime Degrassi co-star Amanda Stepto.
In 2024, she appeared in the film Charlie Tango, and she later participated in the Degrassi: Whatever It Takes documentary project.
Awards and nominations
- Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role — Degrassi Junior High, 1989.
- Gemini Award nomination — Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role, 1987.
- Gemini Award nomination — Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role, 1990.
- Young Artist Award nomination — Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast, 1990.
Social Media
- Instagram: @StacieMistysyn
- YouTube: Stronger With Stacie
- TikTok: StacieMistysyn
Personal life
Stacie Mistysyn, 55 years old, is married to actor James Gallanders, whom she married in 2009. The couple has two children, Grayson Gallanders and River Leilani Gallanders.
Her son was born in June 2012, followed by her daughter in June 2014. Her height is 1.57 m.
Net worth
Stacie Mistysyn‘s net worth is $2 million USD. Her income has primarily come from acting in television, film, and theatre, particularly her long-running work in the Degrassi franchise.
Filmography
- The Kids of Degrassi Street
- Degrassi Junior High
- Degrassi High
- School’s Out!
- Degrassi: The Next Generation
- Charlie Tango