Emma Nelson is a graduate of Degrassi Community School in Toronto, Canada who also attended Smithdale University. She is the title character and main protagonist for Degrassi: The Next Generation, born during season 2 of Degrassi Junior High. She was originally portrayed as an idealist and environmentalist who consistently voices her opinions.
Emma was also known for being responsible and mature, yet uptight, but over the years has developed into much more of a three-dimensional character.
Emma is the daughter of Christine Nelson and Shane McKay and longtime best friend of Manny Santos. She is also good friends with Liberty Van Zandt. She is also close friends with J.T. Yorke before his death, and Toby Isaacs. Additional friends of hers include Darcy Edwards, Chantay Black, Jay Hogart, Holly J. Sinclair, and her ex-boyfriend, Sean Cameron.
Her stepfather is Archie Simpson, the current principal (and former Media Immersions teacher) of Degrassi Community School, and her half-brother is Jack Simpson. She married Spinner Mason, a former student of Degrassi, in the summer of 2008, making Kendra Mason her sister-in-law.
Nicknames: Blaze Emmy Em Emmaline Nancy Drew Blonde Emma Emmers Green Peace Polkadot Sight for sore eyes Rexieville Nelson Little Miss Big Mouth Little Miss Save the World
Relationship Husband: Spinner Mason
Family Mother: Christine Nelson Father: Shane McKay Brother: Jack Simpson Grandmother: Ms. Nelson God-brother: Connor Delaurier
Step Father: Archie Simpson Uncle: Glen Simpson
Marriage Mother-in-Law: Mrs. Mason Sister-in-Law: Kendra Mason
Schools: Degrassi Community School Smithdale University Toronto University
Affiliations: Degrassi Gymnastics Team Degrassi Hockey Team Degrassi Grapevine Degrassi Drama Department Bright Sparks Re-Cycling Project
Portrayed By: Miriam McDonald First Appearance: "Seasons Greetings (JH)" Last Appearance: "The Rest of My Life (4)"