Shannon Kook-Chun AKA Zane on Degrassi recently talked to AfterElton.com about his role on Degrassi, playing a gay teenager, the Zane/Riley relationship, his friendship with the cast, and more! It’s actually a really great in depth interview that should get you excited for tonight’s episode. Here’s a little excerpt on why he loves Zane:
AE: What appeals to you about Zane?
SK-C: He’s a lot more bold than I am. I’ve dealt with my own issues being a mixed race guy who comes from South Africa and moving around the world. I’ve dealt with issues of belonging and identity and what makes me who I am. You can often tailor what you are or should be by what’s around you and behave in what you think is the right or cool way to behave. I’ve dealt with that a lot and have my own questions about who I am and where I belong.
With Zane, he’s very okay with himself which I find a very hard thing to be. I don’t know that many people who are okay with themselves. What I love about him is the way he stood up to people who were ridiculing him and people who were telling him who he should and shouldn’t be. I’ve dealt a lot with that myself, but I’ve been in situations where I haven’t handled it as well. And I just really admire the way he stood up for himself.
Click here to read the full interview!