Shanice Banton as Marisol Lewis
Shanice Banton joined Degrassi in its 10th season as Marisol. Prior to Degrassi Shanice appeared in the Lifetime Network MOW Reviving Ophelia and as lead roles in the theatre productions of Rent, The Music Man, Snow Angel, Ordinary People, The Suite Life, Amen and Antigone. In addition to being vocally trained in R&B, soul and pop, Shanice enjoys swimming, running and cycling.
Marisol Lewis
Friendly to everyone, she's the girl boys want and other girls want to be. But this charming girl has a wild streak. Daring and courageous, she rarely thinks twice about doing something risky when fun is a possible outcome. Luckily, this impulsive behaviour usually works out for her. On the surface, Marisol seems to have it all - good looks, decent grades, and the attention of every boy at school. But scratch deeper and there are signs her life isn't perfect. Is Marisol hiding a dark secret or is she just a girl that wants to have fun?
In its 31st year of making groundbreaking television for teens, Degrassi is giving fans even more to be excited about with four brand new episodes every week during the summer, Degrassi continues to push boundaries and make historic television for young teens. With its first ever Emmy nomination, Degrassi's game-changing television continues to bring to light the issues that affect teens today. In season 11 new friendships are formed, old relationships are tested and rivalry among students reaches new levels.