Joey Jeremiah is a 47 year old used car salesman. He has four siblings but they don’t live near him so he barely sees them. He has been married twice, but his first wife, Julia, passed away. He is happily married to his high school sweetheart, Caitlin. He has four children, Craig Manning, Angela Jeremiah, Dan Wheeler, and Aria Jeremiah. Craig was Julia’s son with her first husband, but Joey took him in and raised him. Angela is his daughter with Julia. Dan is Joey’s best friends, Wheels’ son, and Joey took him in after Wheels’ death. Aria is Joey’s daughter with Caitlin. He also has four grandchildren, three from Craig and Ellie, Ella, Nicholas, and Sadie Manning, and one from Dan, Derek. He is best friends with Archie, Christine, Lucy, and Bronco.
Caitlin Ryan is a 46 year old journalist. She has an older brother, Pat, and a sister-in-law. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Joey. They have four children, Craig Manning, Angela Jeremiah, Dan Wheeler, and Aria Jeremiah. Craig was Julia’s son with her first husband, but Joey took him in and raised him. Angela is his daughter with Julia. Dan is Joey’s best friends, Wheels’ son, and Joey took him in after Wheels’ death. Aria is Caitlin’s daughter with Joey. They also also have four grandchildren, three from Craig and Ellie, Ella, Nicholas, and Sadie Manning, and one from Dan, Derek. She is best friends with Christine, Lucy, Maya, Susie, Archie, and Bronco.
Craig Manning is a 32 year old musician. He is the oldest of his three siblings, Angie, Dan, and Aria. He is the biological son of Albert and Julia, but was raised by Joey as he got older. He is married and in love with his best friend, Ellie. They have three children, Ella Manning, Nicholas Manning, and Sadie Manning. He is the uncle of Derek. He is best friends with Marco, Sean, Jimmy, Spinner, and Emma.
Ellie Nash-Manning is a 32 year old journalist. She is an only child and does not have a close relationship with either of her parents. She is married and in love with her best friend, Craig. They have three children, Ella Manning, Nicholas Manning, and Sadie Manning. She is the aunt of Derek. She is best friends with Marco, Paige, Jimmy, Spinner, and has a distant friendship with Ashley.
Angela Jeremiah is a 24 year old lifestyle and beauty blogger/vlogger. She is the daughter of Joey and his first wife Julia, but she was raised along with Caitlin. She has three siblings, Craig, Dan, and Aria. She is single with no children. She has two nieces and two nephews, Ella, Nicholas, Sadie, and Derek. She is best friends with Chloe.
Dan Wheeler is a 17 year old senior at Degrassi. He is the biological son of Derek Wheeler, but after his death he was adopted by Joey and Caitlin. He now has three siblings, Craig, Angie, and Aria. He is the father of Derek Kaye, his four year old son with Charlotte Kaye. He and Charlotte have an on-again off-again relationship together. He has two nieces and one nephew, Ella, Nicholas, and Sadie. Although he misses his father he tries to stay positive for his son. He is Student Council Vice President of Degrassi. He is best friends with Jack and Liam.
Aria Jeremiah is a 16 year old junior at Degrassi. She is the daughter of Joey and Caitlin. She has three siblings, Craig, Angie, and Dan. She has been dating Jack Simpson for years and they are head over heels in love with each other. She is power squad captain and in a band with two of her best friends. She is very popular because she’s dating a senior, but she is kind to everyone. She has two nieces and two nephews, Ella, Nicholas, Sadie, and Derek. She is best friends with Olivia, Ava, and Charlotte.
Ella Manning is the 12 year old daughter of Craig and Ellie. She grew up in an abusive household with an alcoholic father and was put into a home. Craig and Ellie decided to adopt Ella and make her a part of their family. Marco and Paige are her godparents.
Nicholas Manning is the 7 year old son of Craig and Ellie. His godparents are Sean and Emma.
Sadie Manning is the 4 year old daughter of Craig and Ellie. Her godparents are Jimmy and Angie.
Derek Kaye is the four year old son of Charlotte and Dan. They both share custody of him and he has a bedroom in both of their homes.
