''Open Heart'' is a 2015 Canadian mystery-drama television series produced by the

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unit of

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in association with marblemedia. It aired simultaneously on January 20, 2015 on YTV in Canada and

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in the United States. In June 2015, Canada's

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acquired the rights to air reruns of the show.

Premise

Set in

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, now on

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, 16 year old Dylan Blake, the rebellious daughter of a fractured family of doctors, as she uses her probation stint as a youth hospital volunteer to secretly investigate the disappearance of her father, who went missing six months earlier, but while on her investigation, she discovers her family home skeletons in the closet that goes way deeper than her father's disappearance.

Cast

Main cast

* Karis Cameron as Dylan Blake, the main protagonist of the show who is determined to find her missing father. * Justin Kelly as Wes Silver, a volunteer at Open Heart and Dylan's love interest. * Cristine Prosperi as Mikayla Walker, a volunteer at Open Heart and a good friend of Dylan's. * Tori Anderson as London Blake, a doctor at Open Heart and Dylan's sister. *

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as Jane Blake, a doctor at Open Heart and Dylan and London's mother.

Recurring cast

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as Richard Blake, Dylan's missing father. *

Sasha Clements Sasha Nicole Clements (born March 13, 1990) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her role as Kiki Kincaid on the Teletoon sitcom ''Majority Rules!''. She was cast in the 2005 fantasy ''The Snow Queen'' (2005). and the 2010 television series '' ...

as Rayna Sherazi, one of Dylan's old friends from her "bling ring". * Nahanni Johnstone as Veronica Rykov, the woman last seen with Dylan's father and is related to his disappearance. * Elena Juatco as Scarlet McWhinnie, a doctor at Open Heart whose stunning beauty often leaves her razor sharp medical skills underestimated by others * Kevin McGarry as Timothy "Hud" Hudson, a doctor at Open Heart and an ex-Army medic. *

Dylan Everett Dylan Phillip Everett (born January 24, 1995) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his roles in ''How To Be Indie'' (2009–2011), ''Wingin' It'' (2010–2013), ''Degrassi'' (2012–2013), and '' Open Heart'' (2015). Life and career Evere ...

as Teddy Ralston, Dylan's ex-boyfriend from her "bling ring". * Mena Massoud as Jared Malik, supervisor over the volunteers at Open Heart and Mikayla's love interest * Patrick Kwok-Choon as Seth Park, a doctor at Open Heart and London's boyfriend. * Jacob Neayem as Donny Mara, a gang member and stepcousin of Seth. * Darrell Dennis at Det. Darryl Goodis, the main detective in the case of Richard Blake's disappearance. * Donovan Brown as Drew, one of Dylan's old friends from her "bling ring". * Sam Efford as Alex, one of Dylan's old friends from her "bling ring".

Episodes

References

External links

* {{TeenNick 2015 Canadian television series debuts 2015 Canadian television series endings Canadian mystery television series Television series about families Television series about teenagers Television series by DHX Media Television shows filmed in Toronto YTV (Canadian TV channel) original programming 2010s Canadian teen drama television series