Hannah Drew

The oldest child of Christopher Drew, a cabinet-maker, and Jane (née Church), a pediatric oncology nurse, Hannah was born in the heart of downtown Toronto. Seeking a quieter place to raise a family, the three moved to London, where they were later joined by Hannah's younger brother Harrison (Harry) Drew. Hannah attended Wilfrid Jury Public School, and would often accompany her mother to rehearsals for community theatre productions where Jane volunteered as a costume designer. It was at the age of five, during a rehearsal for The Cemetery Club, that Hannah fell in love with acting. While taking a break from the long hours of cue-to-cue, the experienced ensemble of actors invited Hannah on stage to recite a poem she had learned in class. Happily, and with no hesitation, Hannah clambered up onto the stage, stood center, and sang out her piece. After that, she was hooked. She went on to study at Central Secondary School, winning lead roles in The Grand Theatre's High School Production se