B I O G R A P H Y

Born and raised in Toronto, Ont., Skarsten is of Norwegian descent and is fluent in Norwegian. She is an avid dancer and studied ballet with Toronto’s Royal Academy of Dance where she performed in productions of such classic ballets as "Peter Pan" and "Romeo and Juliet." Her love of the arts led her to study instrumental music at Toronto’s prestigious Claude Watson Art School where she was the featured cellist in the orchestra. She still plays the cello almost every day and is also a pianist and a singer.

A relative newcomer to the industry, Skarsten was discovered by a talent agent who saw a tape of her singing at an event honoring her father. On her very first professional audition, she landed a national commercial. Six months later, she was hired to play Bess in the television series "Little Men", based on the book by Louisa May Alcott. Other credits include the television movies "Angels in the Infield", "Jewel", starring Farrah Fawcett and played opposite Gabriel Byrne in "Virginia's Run."

A natural athlete who loves to ski, skate, swim and ride horses, Skarsten also plays goalie for a hockey team that won the Toronto City championships. When she has free time, Skarsten enjoys sketching, painting and hanging out with her friends.

F I L M

Fear of the Dark (2002) . . . Heather Fontaine
Virginia's Run (2002) . . . Caroline Lofton
Jewel (2001--TV) . . . Raylene #1
Angels in the Infield (2000--TV) . . . Brigette

T E L E V I S I O N

POV Sports (2003-4) . . . Herself
Birds of Prey (2002) . . . Dinah Lance
Little Men (1998) . . . Elizabeth (Bess) Lawrence

O T H E R   A P P E A R A N C E S

1-800-MISSING (2003) . . . Brittney Moore
Our Lady Peace Music Video "Innocence" (2002)
Screech Owls (2001) . . . Suki Sutherland
Tracker (2001) . . . Jamie Swenson/Lontoria
Twice In a Lifetime (1999) . . . Young Julie
Famous Jett Jackson, The (1998) . . . Mickey Twitty
Justice (Release Date Unknown) . . . Character Unknown

Source: Internet Movie Database [link]