Who is Hannah Simone? Everything You Need to Know

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British Celebrities Born In August, Canadian Celebrities Born In August

Age: 44 Years, 44 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Jesse Giddings (m. 2016)

siblings: Zach Simone

Born Country: England

Actresses British Women

Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

City: London, England

Notable Alumni: Ryerson University, University Of British Columbia

Ancestry: Indian Canadian, German Canadian, Italian Canadian

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education: University Of British Columbia, Ryerson University

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What is Hannah Simone known for?

Hannah Simone is best known for her role as Cece Parekh on the popular television show "New Girl."
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Where was Hannah Simone born?

Hannah Simone was born in London, England.
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What other television shows has Hannah Simone appeared in?

In addition to her role on "New Girl," Hannah Simone has also appeared in shows such as "Kevin (Probably) Saves the World" and "Single Parents."
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Does Hannah Simone have any hidden talents?

Yes, Hannah Simone is a trained dancer and has showcased her dancing skills in various projects.
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How did Hannah Simone start her career in acting?

Hannah Simone initially started her career as a television host in Canada before transitioning to acting.

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Career

Hannah Simone entered showbiz in 2005 and hosted the first season of a television show about decoration of houses called ‘Space for Living’. Thereafter, she worked as a VJ at MuchMusic channel (also known as Much) headquarters from May 2006 to November 2008.

She worked as a news presenter for ‘Much News Weekly’ and hosted the show ‘The NewMusic’. She could connect well with the youth through music and interviewed various artists. She finally left Much channel on November 21, 2008 to move to Los Angeles.

She hosted the reality show ‘WCG Ultimate Gamer’ with Joel Gourdin on the American channel Syfy. The show was aired from 10th March 2009 to 7th October 2010.

She then acted in various television shows and finally got her break in movies in 2011. In 2013, Hannah got featured in the ‘What Women Want’ campaign for Gillette along with Kate Upton and Genesis Rodriguez.

She appeared in the music video of ‘Angel in Blue Jeans’ for the American band ‘Train’ in 2014. In June 2014 she visited India to support the international organization ‘Free The Children’ and participate in the social media campaign called ‘We Are Silent’ in collaboration with ‘The Malala Fund’.

She then appeared in a music video called ‘Same Air’ for ‘The Rocket Summer’, a solo project of the American musician Bryce Avary. She took the role of the host in the 8-episode first season of ‘Kicking & Screaming’ in 2017. Right now she also appears in the TV series ‘New Girl,’ in which she has been starring from the year 2011.

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Personal Life

Hannah Simone was born on 3rd August 1980 in London to an English mother with Greek, German and Italian ancestry and an Indian father. She has a brother whose name is Zach Simone. She lived in Calgary during her childhood and stayed in three different continents from the age seven to ten, also attending school education there.

She worked as a fashion model at 13 when she was in Cyprus. She attended the American Embassy School when she lived in New Delhi. After returning to Canada, she stayed at White Rock, British Columbia first and then shifted to Vancouver.

She attended the University of British Columbia and thereafter worked for a year for United Nations in London as a human rights and refugees officer, a job she still feels passionate about. She graduated from Ryerson University in 2005 which was followed by her career in the entertainment industry.

In 2014, she participated in a public forum called ‘Time For Thanks’ for the Time magazine on the eve of Thanksgiving. She wrote a glowing tribute to her feminist father, expressing her gratitude through words, telling him how thankful she is to be his daughter.

She dated Jesse Giddings, a musician from British Columbia, for almost four years and finally married him in July 2016 in a private ceremony. Jesse had worked previously as an E! news correspondent and they broke the news of their secret wedding only in April 2017. She revealed the news of her pregnancy too in April and welcomed her first child, a boy, in early August 2017. This brunette actress likes spending time with friends and family and prefers to keep her personal life private and away from media attention.

Facts About Hannah Simone

Hannah Simone is fluent in three languages: English, French, and Hindi.

She holds a black belt in karate and is skilled in martial arts.

Hannah Simone is a talented singer and has performed in musical theater productions.

She is a passionate advocate for animal rights and works with various animal welfare organizations.

In addition to her acting career, Hannah Simone is also a successful author, having written a children's book.

Hannah Simone Biography

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What is Hannah Simone known for?

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