Canadian TV fans know her as Jules Shade, the sharp, visually impaired daughter of Jason Priestley’s detective on Private Eyes. Jordyn Negri was only 15 when the show began in 2016, and she stayed with it for all five seasons and 56 episodes. She started out as a child actor in Toronto, worked on the Emmy-winning kids’ show Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures, and in October 2026 she stepped back into the role of Jules for the spin-off Private Eyes West Coast.
| Date of Birth | September 21, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Known For | Jules Shade in Private Eyes (2016–2021) and Private Eyes West Coast (2026) |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Biography
Jordyn Negri was born on September 21, 2000, in Toronto, Ontario, according to her IMDb profile, which she has self-verified. That makes her 26 years old as of October 2026, and her star sign is Virgo. She is Canadian by nationality and grew up in Toronto, the city where most of her TV work has been filmed. She stands 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m) tall.
Dance came before acting. She danced competitively from the age of 6 to 13, then switched to competitive cheerleading, her IMDb biography says. Music was part of her childhood too. As a young singer she was in the backup choir on Classified’s “Inner Ninja,” the 2012 hip hop hit that went multi-platinum in Canada and picked up a Juno Award.
She has kept her parents and siblings out of the public eye. What fans know about her comes from her work, which started when she was about nine years old.
Career
Child actor in Toronto (2010 to 2015)
Her first screen credit came on the Syfy series Warehouse 13, where she played Christina in two episodes between 2010 and 2011. In 2011 she appeared as the Sunshine Girl in an episode of Good Dog, and in 2012 she played the young Mazo in The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche, a drama about the Canadian novelist.
Her biggest early job was Hannah on Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures, a Canadian kids’ series about a boy who sees dinosaurs. She appeared in 21 episodes from 2013 to 2014, and the show went on to win a Daytime Emmy. In the same busy stretch she played Charlie Stern in the film A Fish Story (2013), Asante in the short Tiny Dancer (2013) and Vivien in one episode of Grizzly Cup (2014).
In 2014 she also filmed a small role as Beth in a Canadian sci-fi film shot in Sudbury, Ontario. The movie has had several names. It came out as Confinement in 2016 and later reached Prime Video as 2149: The Aftermath, with Molly Parker in the lead.
Jules Shade on Private Eyes (2016 to 2021)
Private Eyes premiered on Global on May 26, 2016. Jason Priestley played Matt Shade, a former hockey player turned private investigator, and Cindy Sampson played his partner, Angie Everett. Jordyn played Juliet “Jules” Shade, Matt’s daughter, who is visually impaired.
To get the role right, she studied with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), IMDb notes. “As soon as I read the script, I knew it was going to be a challenge,” she told a reporter, as quoted in the Daily Republic’s TV column by Rich Heldenfels. Jules was not written as a side note. In the first season she wants a braille tattoo, and her romance with study partner Liam Benson (Jonny Gray) causes friction with her overprotective dad.
The show became one of Global’s steadiest dramas and also aired in the US on Ion Television from February 2018. Jordyn stayed for every season. Season 5 was cut to eight episodes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it ran from July 7 to August 26, 2021, when the finale “Queen’s Gambit” closed the series. By then she had played Jules in 56 episodes.
She also guest-starred as a school bully in the kids’ series Annedroids in 2017, while Private Eyes was still running.
Films after Private Eyes (2023)
In 2023 she played Lola in How to Fall in Love by Christmas, a Roku Channel original starring Teri Hatcher and Dan Payne. The film later reached a wider audience when Lifetime aired it on December 8, 2024. That same year she played Vanessa in Jupiter, a short film about young adults in the city.
Back as Jules on Private Eyes West Coast (2026)
Global ordered a 10-episode spin-off, Private Eyes West Coast, in March 2025, with Priestley and Sampson back as Shade and Angie. Filming took place in Victoria, British Columbia, in the summer of 2025. The series premiered on Global on September 30, 2026, and reached US viewers on The CW on October 5, 2026.
Jordyn returned as Jules Shade in episode 4, “In Too Deep,” which aired on October 22, 2026, according to her IMDb credits and episode listings. In the episode, Shade and Angie go undercover in the world of competitive freediving after a top diver is attacked underwater. Her return matters to longtime fans because the new show follows Shade raising a baby son, a second chance at fatherhood after missing much of Jules’ childhood.
Awards and Nominations
She has not won individual acting awards so far. Two of her projects carry big honours, though. Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures won a Daytime Emmy, and “Inner Ninja,” the song she sang backup on as a child, won a Juno Award.
Personal Life
Jordyn keeps her private life private. She has never announced a husband, a fiancé or children. Her own Instagram account, @jordyn_negri, which IMDb lists as her official page, was no longer available in October 2026.
Is Jordyn Negri blind in real life?
No. Jules Shade is visually impaired, but that was a role. Jordyn can see, and she prepared for the part by studying with the CNIB.
Timeline
September 21, 2000: Born in Toronto, Ontario.
2006 to 2013: Dances competitively, then moves to competitive cheerleading.
2010: Makes her TV debut as Christina on Warehouse 13.
2011: Guest role as the Sunshine Girl on Good Dog.
2012: Plays the young Mazo in The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche.
November 2012: Classified releases “Inner Ninja,” with her in the backup choir.
2013: Cast as Hannah on Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures; plays Charlie Stern in A Fish Story and Asante in Tiny Dancer.
2014: Plays Vivien on Grizzly Cup; films Confinement (later 2149: The Aftermath) in Sudbury.
May 26, 2016: Private Eyes premieres on Global with her as Jules Shade.
2016: Confinement is released.
2017: Guest role on Annedroids.
February 11, 2018: Private Eyes starts airing in the US on Ion Television.
July 7, 2021: Fifth and final season of Private Eyes begins.
August 26, 2021: The Private Eyes finale, “Queen’s Gambit,” airs.
2023: Plays Lola in How to Fall in Love by Christmas and Vanessa in the short Jupiter.
December 8, 2024: How to Fall in Love by Christmas airs on Lifetime.
March 18, 2025: Global orders Private Eyes West Coast.
September 30, 2026: Private Eyes West Coast premieres on Global.
October 22, 2026: She returns as Jules Shade in the episode “In Too Deep.”
Net Worth
Jordyn Negri’s net worth is estimated at $125,000–165,000. Most of Jordyn Negri’s income has come from acting fees for Canadian TV, most of it for her 56 episodes of Private Eyes. A recurring role on a network drama pays union rates per episode, not star salaries, and her later work has been a TV movie, a short film and a guest spot on Private Eyes West Coast. She has no public brand deals or businesses.
Her pay for the new series has not been made public. A bigger part on Private Eyes West Coast, if the show gets a second season, would be the clearest way for her earnings to grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jordyn Negri?
Jordyn Negri was born on September 21, 2000, so she is 26 years old in 2026.
Who is Jordyn Negri’s husband?
She does not have a public husband. She has never announced a marriage or engagement and keeps her relationships out of the news.
Is Jordyn Negri really blind like Jules on Private Eyes?
No. Her character Jules is visually impaired, but Jordyn can see. She trained with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind to play the part.
What is Jordyn Negri’s ethnicity and nationality?
She is Canadian, born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She has not spoken publicly about her family’s ethnic background.
Is Jordyn Negri in Private Eyes West Coast?
Yes. She returned as Jules Shade in episode 4, “In Too Deep,” which aired on October 22, 2026.
What movies and TV shows has Jordyn Negri been in?
Her main credits are Private Eyes, Dino Dan: Trek’s Adventures, Warehouse 13, A Fish Story, 2149: The Aftermath, Annedroids, How to Fall in Love by Christmas and Private Eyes West Coast.
