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Beaches|life magazine is the sister publication of Beaches Living Guide (established 2004). or a young actor looking to get into the “I can’t remember it ever being any different.” Trained Beaches|life magazine, with a circulation of HOW TO REACH Us 20,000, is delivered six times a year, free of charge, entertainment business, Degrassi: the Next at the Toronto Academy of Acting, young Luke is no Generation star, Luke Bilyk, has a valuable stranger to viewers of popular Canadian television 416.690.4269 • [email protected] to the majority of households and businesses in the Greater Beaches Area. piece of advice, “Don’t ever give up”. shows and movies such as: Little Mosque on the Prarie; beachesliving.ca F My Babysitter’s a Vampire; Gooby; The Jon Dore Show Beaches|LIFE Community Events “You may have to audition with 400 other actors,” he and The Latest Buzz. says, “all competing for the same role. But just always remember, they only have to say yes Although he’s worked in radio, once, and your career is changed ...they only have theatre, television, film and forever.” This applies to any dream “to say yes once, commercials, Luke is probably best you may have and not just to actors known for the character of Drew auditioning for a dream role. and your career is Torres, who he plays on Degrassi: the Next Generation. On the show, History & Landmarks Business Directory changed forever. It’s wise advice from an 18-year-old Drew is a new student at Degrassi Your comments and suggestions are welcome. actor who from an early age seemed and the stepbrother of Adam Torres. The character, 2255B Queen Street East, #252 to know what he wanted to do with his life. 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For those who remember, Degrassi started in 1979 In 2010 and 2011, Luke participated with fellow with a short series on CBC, The Kids of Degrassi Street.