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Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe

Acting Born Jan 20, 1981 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 107 credits

Biography

Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe is a Canadian actress. She was born on January 20, 1981, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Lowe began her professional entertainment career at the age of 15. She is recognized for her versatile roles in various films and television shows. Lowe is known for starring in several major horror franchises, establishing herself as a Hollywood "Scream Queen." She has also appeared in the Hallmark Channel franchise Signed, Sealed, Delivered, where she played the role of Rita Haywith. Lowe has consistently starred in the series and its subsequent television films since 2013.

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Career

Career overview

Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe is a Canadian actress who began her professional entertainment career at the age of 15. She has established herself as a versatile performer, taking on a wide range of roles in various film and television projects. Lowe has been recognized as a prominent figure in the horror genre, starring in several major franchises.

In addition to her work in horror films, Lowe has also appeared in romantic dramas and has transitioned to mainstream television. One of her notable roles is that of Rita Haywith in the Hallmark Channel franchise Signed, Sealed, Delivered, a position she has held since 2013. She has consistently starred in the series and its subsequent television films.

Throughout her career, Lowe has demonstrated her ability to adapt to different genres and roles, showcasing her range as an actress. Her known credits number over 100, indicating a prolific and diverse body of work. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Lowe has established herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Known for

Wild Cards

as Siobhan
Film

Wonder

as Julian's Mom
Film

Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die

as Gretchen

Almost Human

as Jeannie
Film

Faster

as Toby Nance

R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour

as Cassandra Hobbs

Republic of Doyle

as Michelle Cantwell (as Crystal Lowe)
Film

Hot Tub Time Machine

as Zoe
Film

Wrong Turn 2: Dead End

as Elena
Film

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

as Hot Party Girl #3
Film

Good Luck Chuck

as Cam's Wedding Friend
Film

Rocky Balboa

as Jessica

Frequent co-stars

Texas Battle 2 shared titles
Chelan Simmons 2 shared titles
Jessica Alba 2 shared titles
Chiara Zanni 2 shared titles
Tyler Labine 2 shared titles
Al Pacino 1 shared title
Robin Williams 1 shared title
Hilary Swank 1 shared title
Maura Tierney 1 shared title
Martin Donovan 1 shared title

Career timeline

All's Fair in Love and MahjongBroad Trip · Director
The Wish SwapSigned, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and BackPie To Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery · DirectorEat, Pray, Lie · Director
Wild CardsSigned, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three LettersThis Time Each YearThis Time Each Year · DirectorShifting Gears · Director
Break In
Old Flames Never Die
Magic in Mount HollySigned, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made
The Wrong Wedding Planner
Benchwarmers 2: Breaking BallsChristmas at DollywoodFlip That Romance
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less TraveledSigned, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar
WonderSigned, Sealed, Delivered: Home AgainChristmas at Holly LodgeMarry Me at ChristmasSigned, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground
Rampage: President DownSigned, Sealed, Delivered: One in a MillionHearts of ChristmasSigned, Sealed, Delivered: From the HeartSigned, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You
Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to DieSigned, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with LoveSigned, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be ToldSigned, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream
Signed, Sealed, DeliveredSigned, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas
Almost HumanSigned, Sealed, Delivered
Primeval: New WorldA Little Bit Zombie
Killer MountainTo the Mat
R. L. Stine's The Haunting HourRepublic of DoyleHot Tub Time Machine
Driven to KillPlaying for KeepsTrust
Poison Ivy: The Secret SocietyYeti: Curse of the Snow DemonThe Boy Next DoorDim Sum FuneralThat One Night
Wrong Turn 2: Dead EndFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferGood Luck ChuckBionic WomanMay All Your Christmases Be Black
PsychPsychScary Movie 4Final Destination 3Snakes on a Plane
SupernaturalMasters of HorrorKiller InstinctBlood Angels
Stargate AtlantisThe L WordThe CollectorLife As We Know ItGoing the Distance
The Twilight ZoneInsomniaI SpyThe Secret Life of Zoey
SmallvilleThe Sausage FactoryChildren of the Corn: Revelation
Get CarterSanctimony
Da Vinci's InquestDa Vinci's InquestDa Vinci's InquestCold SquadCold Squad
Stargate SG-1Breaker HighThe Adventures of Shirley Holmes

Full filmography

  • All's Fair in Love and Mahjong (2026) as Shelley
  • Broad Trip (2026) Director
  • The Wish Swap (2025) as Jess
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back (2025) as Rita
  • Pie To Die For: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2025) Director
  • Eat, Pray, Lie (2025) Director
  • Wild Cards (2024) as Siobhan
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters (2024) as Rita
  • This Time Each Year (2024) as Doctor Lo
  • This Time Each Year (2024) Director
  • Shifting Gears (2024) Director
  • Break In (2023) as Ellen
  • Old Flames Never Die (2022) as Kira Young (older)
  • Magic in Mount Holly (2021) as Daphne
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made (2021) as Rita Haywith
  • The Wrong Wedding Planner (2020) as Ashley
  • Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls (2019) as Ramona
  • Christmas at Dollywood (2019) as Maggie Davis
  • Flip That Romance (2019) as Kat
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled (2018) as Rita Haywith
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar (2018) as Rita Haywith
  • Wonder (2017) as Julian's Mom
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Home Again (2017) as Rita Haywith
  • Christmas at Holly Lodge (2017) as Callie
  • Marry Me at Christmas (2017) as Isabel
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground (2017) as Rita Haywith
  • 2 Bullets (2017) as Kate
  • Rampage: President Down (2016) as Bill's Girlfriend
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: One in a Million (2016) as Rita Haywith
  • Hearts of Christmas (2016) as Lauren Wright
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart (2016) as Rita Haywith
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Lost Without You (2016) as Rita Haywith
  • Gourmet Detective: A Healthy Place to Die (2015) as Gretchen
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris with Love (2015) as Rita Haywith
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told (2015) as Rita Haywith
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream (2015) as Rita Haywith
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered (2014) as Rita Haywith
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas (2014) as Rita Haywith
  • Almost Human (2013) as Jeannie
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered (2013) as Rita Haywith
  • Primeval: New World (2012) as Toby Nance
  • A Little Bit Zombie (2012) as Tina
  • Killer Mountain (2011) as Dr. Nina Preston
  • To the Mat (2011) as Piper / Peaches
  • R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour (2010) as Cassandra Hobbs
  • Republic of Doyle (2010) as Michelle Cantwell (as Crystal Lowe)
  • Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) as Zoe
  • Driven to Kill (2009) as Tanya
  • Playing for Keeps (2009) as Faiza
  • Trust (2009) as Michelle
  • Poison Ivy: The Secret Society (2008) as Isabel
  • Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon (2008) as Ashley
  • The Boy Next Door (2008) as Nicole
  • Dim Sum Funeral (2008) as Jane
  • That One Night (2008) as Stacy
  • Center Stage: Turn It Up (2008) as Lexi
  • Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (2007) as Elena
  • Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) as Hot Party Girl #3
  • Good Luck Chuck (2007) as Cam's Wedding Friend
  • Bionic Woman (2007) as Jessica
  • May All Your Christmases Be Black (2007) as herself
  • Coffee Diva (2007) as Chipped Tooth / Starlet
  • Psych (2006) as Eden
  • Psych (2006) as Daphne
  • Scary Movie 4 (2006) as Chingy's Girl #1
  • Final Destination 3 (2006) as Ashlyn Halperin
  • Snakes on a Plane (2006) as Autograph Girl
  • Falcon Beach (2006) as Kelly (uncredited)
  • Black Christmas (2006) as Lauren Hannon
  • The Evidence (2006) as Deb Kintza
  • Dead Teenager Movie (2006) as Self
  • Totally Awesome (2006) as Pretty Girl
  • Death's Design: Making "Final Destination 3" (2006) as Self
  • Pick Me Up (2006) as Lily
  • Kill Shot: The Making of 'FD3' (2006)
  • Supernatural (2005) as Leticia Gore Actress
  • Masters of Horror (2005) as Lily
  • Killer Instinct (2005) as Yvette
  • Blood Angels (2005) as Tanya
  • Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Mardola
  • The L Word (2004) as Cocktail Waitress
  • The Collector (2004) as Cree
  • Life As We Know It (2004) as Julie
  • Going the Distance (2004) as Waitress
  • The Twilight Zone (2002) as Groupie
  • Insomnia (2002) as Kay Connell
  • I Spy (2002) as Beautiful Girl
  • The Secret Life of Zoey (2002) as Cheerleader
  • Smallville (2001) as Vala
  • The Sausage Factory (2001) as Shannon
  • Children of the Corn: Revelation (2001) as Tiffany
  • Get Carter (2000) as Girl #1
  • Sanctimony (2000) as Virginia
  • Da Vinci's Inquest (1998) as Sylvia
  • Da Vinci's Inquest (1998) as Shelley Dunne
  • Da Vinci's Inquest (1998) as Hooker Getting Into Car (uncredited)
  • Cold Squad (1998) as Samantha Gordon
  • Cold Squad (1998) as Myra Lawson
  • Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Nya
  • Breaker High (1997) as Melina
  • The Adventures of Shirley Holmes (1997) as Pascal
  • Suffer as Chained Girl
  • After Glow as Jessica
  • After Glow Director
  • After Glow Writer
  • Living Shame as Tai
  • Meeting with the Devil as Satan's Daughter