Karissa and Katie Strain

Karissa Nicole and Katie Lynne Strain (born July 21, 1990) are Canadian twin actresses and models.

Karissa and Katie Strain
Born
Karissa Nicole Strain
Katie Lynne Strain

(1990-07-21) July 21, 1990
Other namesKarKat
OccupationActresses
Years active2004–present
Notable work
Nicki and Lizzy on Carrie

They are best known for their roles in Todd and the Book of Pure Evil and Carrie.

Personal life

Karissa and Katie were born on July 21, 1990. They were supposed to be born in the month of August, but they were delivered early, making them a Cancer.

In recent years, Karissa and Katie researched their horoscope and discovered that the Sanskrit word for Cancer is Karkat. Coincidentally, the first three letters of each of their name in their birth order spells out Karkat. This led to them getting a tattoo of the word written in Sanskrit and also deciding to brand their production company name "KarKat". Karissa and Katie have Twitter and Instagram accounts under their production name.

Career

Karissa and Katie's first film role came in the form of body doubling for Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen in their feature film New York Minute. After this, Karissa and Katie gained many roles, both together and separate, in film and television. Karissa and Katie's most memorable roles were as villainous twins in both Todd and the Book of Pure Evil and Carrie.

In recent years, Karissa and Katie have booked various guest star roles on television series'. In December 2015, they were cast as Cora and Jolene in the first season of the Syfy series Wynonna Earp, which is based on the comic book of same name.

Aside from acting, the twins have also done modeling. Karissa has worked as a model for Nike, Inc., Sears, amongst other things, while Katie has modeled for Ford, though mostly worked freelance.[1]

In September 2017, Karissa and Katie booked their first lead roles as Celeste and Leeann Hart, the protagonist and antagonist, in the feature film Downward Twin, which they began filming on October 16, 2017. Downward Twin was later renamed to Twinsanity and was digitally released on September 18, 2018.[2]

Filmography

Karissa
Year Title Role Notes
2004 New York Minute Jane Ryan Photo double
2009 Amelia Commodification Montage Dancer Minor role
2010 Todd and the Book of Pure Evil Britney Episode: "Terrible Twin Turf Tussle"
2010 Murdoch Mysteries Maisy Episode: "Blood and Circuses"
2012 Totally Amp'd ME-4-U Recurring role
2012 Saving Hope Kat Episode: "Consenting Adults"
2012 Mr. Viral Sin Girl #1/Mom Supporting role
2012-2013 Scare Tactics Various Recurring role
2013 Carrie Nicki Watson Supporting role
2014 Reign Brothel Twin Episode: "Liege Lord"
2014 Miss-Twin Ception Twin Written by
2014 Disconnect Ghost #2 Short film
2014 Odd Squad Kailey Episode: "The Jackies/Invasion of the Body Switchers"
2015 Rogue Sierra Episode: "Dirty Laundry"
2016 Day Players Fan Girl #1 Short film
2016 Wynonna Earp Cora Episode: "Landslide"
2017 Hard Luck Faith Short film; post-production
2018 Twinsanity Celeste Hart Lead role

Katie
Year Title Role Notes
2004 New York Minute Roxy Ryan Photo double
2009 Amelia Commodification Montage Dancer Minor role
2010 Todd and the Book of Pure Evil Delilah Episode: "Terrible Twin Turf Tussle"
2010 Murdoch Mysteries Daisy Episode: "Blood and Circuses"
2012 Totally Amp'd ME-4-U Recurring role
2012 Mr. Viral Sin Girl #2/Diapered Agency Girl Supporting role
2013 Dirty Talk Andrea/Katie Short film
2013 Scare Tactics Various Recurring role
2013 Carrie Lizzy Watson Supporting role
2013 Beauty & the Beast Pissed Girlfriend Episode: "Hothead"
2013 Murdoch Mysteries Marie Nicholson Episode: "Loch Ness Murdoch"
2014 Reign Brothel Twin Episode: "Liege Lord"
2014 Miss-Twin Ception Twin Written by
2014 Disconnect Ghost #1 Short film
2014 Odd Squad Hailey Episode: "The Jackies/Invasion of the Body Switchers"
2015 Rogue Trinity Episode: "Dirty Laundry"
2016 Day Players Fan Girl #2 Short film
2016 Wynonna Earp Jolene Episode: "Landslide"
2017 Hard Luck Chance Short film; post-production
2018 Luba Bartender Post-production
2018 Twinsanity Leeann Hart Lead role
2019 Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments Nora Kendall 2 episodes
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References
  1. http://horrornews.net/54308/interview-karissa-and-katie-strain-carrie-todd-and-the-book-of-pure-evil/
  2. https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/twinsanity/id1427099603
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