Olivia Scriven is a Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for her portrayal of Maya Matlin in the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation and its sequel Degrassi: Next Class. In 2020, she played an 18-year-old in the television mini-series, Mrs. America. Her acting credits include Skal, Blood Quantum, Giant Little Ones, Black Conflux, Transplant, and Skal: Fight for Survival. So, who is Olivia Scriven? Here’s everything we know about the actress.
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Olivia Scriven Biography
Olivia Scriven was born on 28 February 1997, in Wakefield, Quebec, Canada. She is 27 years old as of 2024.
| Birth Name | Olivia Ruby Scriven |
| Nickname | Liv, Olive, Livscriv |
| Date of Birth | February 28, 1997 |
| Place of Birth | Wakefield, Quebec, Canada |
| Age | 27 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Residence | Ontario, Canada |
Family and Early Life
Olivia is the eldest girl in her family of three children. She grew up with her two brothers, Xavier and Quinn.
Scriven was educated at HB Beal Secondary School and Pearson School for the Arts.
Body Statistics
| Height | 5 feet 5 inches or 165 cm |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Famous For
Olivia Scriven is famous for her appearance on Degrassi: The Next Generation and its sequel Degrassi: Next Class.
Her Favorite Things
- TV Shows: Pretty Little Liars, Shameless, Degrassi
- Books: The Secret Daughter by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
- Music Band: Coldplay
- Beatle: George Harrison
- Colors: Yellow and Black
Olivia Scriven Facts
She spent her early life growing up in London, Ontario with her parents and two siblings.
She can play the guitar and cello.
Olivia loves playing soccer, skiing, and baseball in her free time.
She is a smoker.
She is close friends with Shannon Kook-Chun, Dylan Everett, and Eric Osborne.
Her film credits include Black Conflux, Blood Quantum, and Giant Little Ones.
In 2012, she took on the role of Maya Martin in the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation, where she stars alongside Stefan Brogren, Aislinn Paul, Melinda Shankar, Jessica Tyler, and Miriam McDonald. She reprised her role in its sequel Degrassi: Next Class.
In 2020, she played the role of Liza Schlafly, the oldest daughter of Phyllis and Fred Schlafly, in the TV miniseries Mrs. America. She played alongside the likes of Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Paulson, and others.