Aubrey Graham

Updated Wed. Oct. 1 2008 3:23 PM ET

as Jimmy Brooks

Aubrey returns to Degrassi: The Next Generation for an eighth season as Jimmy. The Toronto native's film and television credits include lead roles in Blue Murder, Soul Food and Conviction.

In addition, Aubrey has also done numerous commercial spots for GMC, Sears and Toys 'R Us among others.

He has trained with Young People's Theatre and the Showtime summer workshops. Aubrey was a 2003 nominee and the 2002 winner of a Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble Actor in a TV Series for Degrassi.

Aubrey also has a thriving hip hop career recording under the name "Drake", which includes opening for Nelly Furtado. His first video, entitled "Replacement Girl" aired on BET's 106 & Park in the summer of 2007.

Aubrey is currently working on his music career and working with some of the world's top music producers and engineers.

His Character: Jimmy Brooks

Jimmy's still all heart, open-minded and a good friend but he hasn't been sure of himself since the school shooting left him in a wheelchair.

He spent a lot of time rebuilding his past life only to find out it wasn't what he wanted so he quit the band and basketball.

He developed his artistic side (while developing an unrequited crush on Ellie which cost him his relationship with Hazel) and even found it in his heart to forgive Spinner.

At the crossroads of who he was and who he wants to be, Jimmy knows one thing's for sure -- he's not going to be known as "the guy in the wheelchair".

Coming back to pick up a couple of courses at Degrassi will give him the time he needs to figure out life after high school, rekindle a friendship with Spinner and navigate the challenges of a more grown-up relationship with Ashley.