Degrassi has had many characters, but throughout those many characters only, a few of them have had an impact on the show. Those characters are:
. Emma Nelson
Emma is a classic Degrassi character way back from Season 1. Her character was definitely put through the ringer a couple times but she always found a way to deal with it.
2. Clare Edwards
How can you not love “Saint Clare?” Clare is someone that I would love to meet and be friends with because she is a good person and a good friend.
3. Holly J Sinclair
Holly J made a great transition from when she initially came to now. I remember how much I hated her guts but now she has grown on me. Charlotte Arnold did a great job as Holly J.
4. Paige Michalchuk
I had mixed feelings with Paige because when she first came onto the show she was this mean-spoiled-full of herself character. But, as time passed she had grown on me from when she was raped to her anxieties in College.
5. Marco del Rossi
He was the first gay Degrassi character, serving as a role model to every teen that have a sexual identity crisis. Marco’s character is loveable because he’s so sweet and gentle and really cares for his friend, being the “Go To” person to everyone.
6. Manny Santos
Manny is another classic character, she was definitely put through the ringer and has made some mistakes in the past. But, she learned to grow from those mistakes and be a much stronger person in the show.
7. J.T Yorke
He was comedic relief, and it was heartbreaking when he died.
8. Spinner Mason
Spinner is another classic character of Degrassi. Spinner most definitely may be the only character that has made some drastic changes in his life. Spinner was this dweeb when he first started out, I didn’t care that much for his character because he didn’t seem that much important. But, as the years passed on he turned out to be one of the main characters in Degrassi.
9. Fiona Coyne
When she first came into the show, I wasn’t expecting anything much from this character. She seemed like she would be a typical female character not offering anything at all to the show. But, in Season 10 the writers decided to give Ms. Coyne a story line. Fiona is another character that really grew on me in a matter of months.
10. Eli Goldsworthy
It’s more than his mischievous good looks that make him a top character. Eli bought a dark side to Degrassi when he told Clare about his ex-girlfriend’s death. Eli might stir up some trouble in Degrassi, since he seems to be a character desperate for a love interest.
11. Darcy Edwards
Darcy was the good Christian girl that bought an innocent side to Degrassi.
Dave brings comedic relief and how can no one not like him. He may be somewhat annoying but in a good way.