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Claire Friesen
Also known as Maria Claire Friesen
Biography
About Claire Friesen
Claire Friesen's current breath hold is about four minutes, a skill she developed as a member of the Canadian National Synchronized Swimming Team. Competing on the world circuit, she ranked 4th at Junior World Championships and took 1st at the German Open, Swiss Open, and Oceania Games, with a 2nd at the Spanish Open. After retiring from competition, she joined the cast of Franco Dragone's aquatic Cirque show Le Rêve in Las Vegas, where she became Assistant Captain and Soloist, and created a new take on an original character. Despite being the youngest cast member, she rose to that leadership role.
Discovering a passion for acting, Claire moved to New York City to train at the William Esper Studio. Her theatre credits include the NYC International Fringe Festival, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, and The Roebuck Theater. On screen, she has appeared in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jane the Virgin, Debris, Claws, The Irrational, and Murder In A Small Town. Film credits include Wifelike and Keeper. She is a Canadian actress and model who also works as an underwater performer, combining acting, swimming, freediving, and dance in her work. Her underwater performances can be seen in several commercials, television series, and films.
Claire has been featured in The NY Times, Broadway World, Huffington Post, the cover of Playboy, InStyle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue. She is passionate about ocean conservation and reducing single-use plastic, partnering with no2plastic to promote sustainability. Her diverse skill set and experience across sports, performance, and activism make her a unique figure in her field.
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Profile details
Personal
- Birthplace
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Red
- Eye Color
- Green
- Weight
- 105 lbs (or 48 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 36k (as of April 2026)
Frequently asked
What is Claire Friesen's background in synchronized swimming?
She was a member of the Canadian National Synchronized Swimming Team, competing internationally with top rankings at Junior World Championships, German Open, Swiss Open, Oceania Games, and Spanish Open.
How did Claire transition from sports to acting?
After retiring from competition, she joined the aquatic Cirque show Le Rêve in Las Vegas, then moved to New York to train at the William Esper Studio, leading to theatre, television, and film roles.
Did you know
- Claire holds a breath of about four minutes, a skill she uses in underwater performances.
- She became Assistant Captain and Soloist in Le Rêve despite being the youngest cast member.
- Her partnership with no2plastic focuses on reducing single-use plastic and ocean conservation.
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