A native of Langley, British Columbia, actress Amanda Crew began her entertainment career in Canadian productions, with assignments such as an ongoing role on the YTV network's series 15/Love and CTV's Whistler. Following work on a succession of Vancouver-based television series, Crew signed for series guest spots on Smallville and a multi-episode turn on Life_As_We_Know_It, then moved into features. She placed her strongest emphasis on teen-oriented material, such as the romantic comedies John_Tucker_Must_Die and She's the Man and the teen thriller Final_Destination_3 (all 2006). In 2008, Crew landed one of the lead roles, opposite James_Marsden, Clark_Duke, and Seth_Green, in the comedy Sex_Drive.