Craig Manning

Craig Manning was troubled and is a former student of Degrassi Community School. Craig was introduced in Season 2 as an avid photographer who loved taking pictures of his half-sister Angela Jeremiah. It is later revealed that his stepfather is Joey Jeremiah. Craig's biological father, Albert Manning, was physically abusive, and eventually Craig moved in with Joey. His interest in photography slowly declined, and he became more of a rocker. Craig was seen as a ladies' man around Degrassi, being the apple of many girls' eye. In Season 3, he begins an affair with Manny Santos, while dating Ashley Kerwin. The affair resulted in Craig getting Manny pregnant and Manny subsequently getting an abortion, crushing Craig's dream of starting a family with her. Much later, he ends up receiving a record deal, which was how he exited the series. Craig was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in Season 4, although he exhibited symptoms much earlier in the show. He was best friends with Marco Del Rossi, Ellie Nash (who harboured an unrequited crush on him for over two years before her feelings were eventually returned), Sean Cameron and Jimmy Brooks and friends with Emma Nelson and Ashley Kerwin. He had an on-and-off friendship with Spinner Mason. He was portrayed by Jake Epstein.