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Cory Lee (born as Cory Lee Urhahn) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress.[1] She is most noted for playing the role of Karma in the television series Instant Star, and Miss Oh on Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Early life

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Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to a Chinese mother and German father. She grew up immersed in a musical environment. She attended Lord Byng Secondary School. At age 15, Lee turned down an offer from Sony Hong Kong to join the short-lived girl group Ris-K. Eager to explore her Chinese roots and to see the world, in 2002, Lee joined another group called NRG performing in Hong Kong. When the SARS outbreak hit China, Lee returned home to focus on her solo career.

Lee aligned with Vancouver-based Hipjoint Production, and achieved "indy-cred" with her debut album What a Difference a Day Makes. Its flagship single "The Naughty Song" was initially released through the club scene, which, in addition to the Juno nomination, scored nominations for a 2006 Indie Music Award for Pop Artist of the Year and 2 Canadian Radio Music Awards.

She had a brief appearance in the MTV movie 2Ge+her, as a girl booing at the Spelling Bee show.

Career

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Initially, her music drew attention in clubs across Canada; radio soon followed with her first single "The Naughty Song", nominated for a Juno Award.

Her second album, Sinful Innocence, was released through WIDEawake/Universal on 15 May 2007. Featuring production from multi-platinum and three-time Juno Award winner Perry Alexander (Keshia Chante, Shawn Desman) and KUYA (Nelly, Ginuwine, MASE), Sinful Innocence enthusiastically explores society's "good girl/bad girl" double standard from Lee's own independent liberal perspective.

After releasing Sinful Innocence, Cory released a Remix Collection album, featuring hip-hop, reggaeton, and club remixes of "The Naughty Song", "Lover's Holiday", and "Ovaload".

In an update to her official website, Lee stated that she is in the studio working on a third album. On 19 April 2009, a new song surfaced on the internet called "Turn Me Off (Red Light)". The song, however, has yet to be confirmed as a single. The track was composed by Canadian producer KUYA, who Lee has previously worked with on her Sinful Innocence album.

Lee signed a global management deal with leading entertainment brand partnerships agency, The SMC Group. Group CEO Maurice Hamilton commented "We're extremely happy to have Cory Lee join our team; this year is going to be an important year for her and we're excited to be part of that process."

Cory partnered with high-end lingerie brand La Perla to host exclusive events across Asia.

In summer 2011 on iTunes Cory released single, "Best Shot,”a collaboration with Shaggy. Later, in November 2011, a remix of “Best Shot” was released, with a second song, “Fashion Show.” An accompanying music video was posted to YouTube from her official account.

In April 2012, she posted to YouTube a teaser for her new song – "Cruel Intentions". Two months later, a full-length music video was released. In July 2012, Cory released via digital download an extended-play album with both songs,Cruel Intentions,” and “Fashion Show. That album also included remixes of her last two songs. On 16 October, her third studio album was released via iTunes. It is titled Hot Pink Heart Part One. On the album are included her last two songs as well as 6 new songs.

On 11 March 2013, Cory posted on her official YouTube channel[2] a song titled "Heart into Stone" and confirmed, that Hot Pink Heart – Part Two will be released later this year.

From 2019, Lee had a recurring role in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries series of films The Matchmaker Mysteries.[3]

Discography

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Studio albums:

  • (2005) What a Difference a Day Makes
  • (2007) Sinful Innocence
  • (2012) Hot Pink Heart – Part One
  • (2013) Hot Pink Heart – Part Two

EPs:

  • (2012) Cruel Intentions & Fashion Show

Soundtracks:

Singles

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  • (2005) "The Naughty Song"
  • (2005) "Goodbye"
  • (2007) "No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service"
  • (2007) "Ovaload"
  • (2007) "Lovers Holiday"
  • (2007) "Cold December"
  • (2011) "Best Shot" (feat. Shaggy)
  • (2011) "Fashion Show"
  • (2012) "Cruel Intentions"
  • (2013) "Bounce on It"

Television work

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Filmography

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Cory Lee

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Cory Lee Woodard (born 1990) is an American travel blogger, rights advocate, and founder of the accessible travel resource Curb Free with Cory Lee. Diagnosed with (SMA), a progressive neuromuscular disorder, at the age of two, he has used a power full-time since age four and has dedicated his career to demonstrating that users can explore the world without barriers. Lee launched his in December 2013 to share personal experiences and practical advice on wheelchair-accessible travel, quickly gaining recognition for highlighting destinations, accommodations, and transportation options worldwide. By 2025, he had visited over 55 countries across all seven continents, including in 2020, and documented adventures ranging from trips in his childhood to international group tours he now hosts. His advocacy extends beyond blogging; in 2022, Lee established The Curb Free Foundation, a nonprofit that provides travel grants to enable users to experience vacations such as trips to Disney World and the Caribbean. He has received multiple accolades, including five for best personal blog or website and nine Journalism Awards for travel journalism, and has been featured in outlets like , , and . Lee's work emphasizes the importance of early travel motivation due to SMA's degenerative nature, inspiring a global community to prioritize accessibility in tourism.

Early Life

Family Background and Heritage

Cory Lee Woodard was born in 1990 in , . He was diagnosed with (SMA), a genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive , at the age of two. Woodard has used a power full-time since age four due to the degenerative nature of SMA. Limited public information is available regarding his family heritage or specific parental background, though his upbringing in Georgia fostered an early interest in travel and accessibility.

Education and Early Travel Interests

Woodard grew up in LaFayette, Georgia, where his childhood included family trips to , sparking a lifelong passion for accessible travel despite his disability. He attended the , earning a in in 2014. During his studies, he launched his blog Curb Free with Cory Lee in December 2013 to document wheelchair-accessible travel experiences, motivated by the need to explore the world before further progression of SMA limited his mobility.

Music Career

Cory Lee Woodard has not pursued a professional music career. His interests and public work focus primarily on accessible and blogging, as detailed in other sections of this article.

Acting Career

Cory Lee Woodard has pursued interests in the entertainment industry since childhood, participating in school and regional theatre productions. His early roles included the King in a sixth-grade production of , as well as appearances in Merry Christmas Old Lady Sternbottom, The Battle of Chickamauga, Jack and the Beanstalk, Dear Chuck, and Karaoke Killer.

Television Roles

Woodard's television appearances began early, including serving as a presenter at the Teen Choice Awards in 2003 and featuring in an episode of ' Dream-Maker. In February 2025, he appeared in a commercial as part of the "50 States, 50 Stories" project, which aired during the in select markets including Georgia. The ad highlights his use of Google's AI tools for travel writing, showcasing his work as a user and advocate.

Film and Other Appearances

Woodard made his film debut in the short The Otis Revue (2005), a submission that placed second in the Fresh-Films contest. No major roles or credits have been documented in his career to date.

Personal Life

Cory Lee resides in Georgia, where he was raised by his single mother, Sandy, a strong advocate for his rights who encouraged his passion for travel. Lee is married and has a son; his wife and son have accompanied him on trips, including to .

Public Persona and Interests

Lee maintains an active presence on , particularly (@curbfreecorylee), where he shares accessible experiences and content, amassing over 50,000 followers as of 2018, with continued growth. His work emphasizes breaking barriers for users in , drawing from personal challenges with to inspire global accessibility improvements.
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