Born and raised in Vancouver, B.C., Kreuk began acting in plays in high school, but mostly focused on her schoolwork rather than the stage. Fate came calling at the beginning of her senior year when a casting director looking for new talent for the television series Edgemont tapped Kreuk for a starring role. It was her first professional audition.

Since then, she has starred on the series for two seasons and will continue her role while filming Smallville in her hometown of Vancouver. She will also be seen this fall starring in the title role of the television movie Snow White, opposite Miranda Richardson.

Kreuk currently lives with her family in Vancouver and when not working enjoys reading and spending time with friends.