Lela Lauren (full name Lela Maria Lauren Avellaneda Sharp) is an American actress. She became famous for her role in the television project Power in the City at Night, where she plays Angela Valdez.
Lauren began her film career in 2006. Her creative biography includes 29 roles in television and film projects. The actress has also starred in popular American entertainment shows: Entertainment Tonight, Live with Roger and Keti Lee, The Wendy Williams Show, For Food, Ok! TV.
Biography facts
Lela was born in the United States in the spring of 1980. Her father is a European whose ancestors came to America many years ago. Mom was born in Mexico. The family has another child - son Daniel. He is several years older than Lela. Unlike his sister, he chose the profession of a cook, currently works as a chef at the Meatball Shop restaurant in New York. Lela also once started her career as a cook on a fishing boat. She still enjoys cooking.
The girl began to take an interest in creativity at an early age. During her school years, she took part in various productions and studied at a theater studio, but she was not going to build a career as an actress.
After receiving her primary education, the girl entered college at the Faculty of Biology. During her studies, she accidentally got into an acting lesson, then her dream of a professional career as an actress was born. But the first roles were still far away.
After graduating from college, the girl began to look for work. Her brother at that time worked as a cook on a fishing boat and invited her sister to try herself in this profession too. So Lela got on the ship, where for some time she was engaged in cooking for a small team.
Lauren then decided that she wanted to try realizing her creativity. She went to Los Angeles and began various auditions and auditions. To rent an apartment and provide herself with everything she needed, the girl had to get a job in a restaurant. She worked as a waitress at Le Petit Four for several years, but during that time she was looking for work in film and television.
Film career
Lauren received her first minor roles in television series. In 2006, she starred in Between the Lines as Yola.
In the same year, the actress appeared in cameo roles in several famous projects at once: "Detective Rush", "C. S. I.: Crime scene New York", "NCIS", "C. S. I.: Miami crime scene".
The following year, she played in the drama The Desolate City. The film is set in the United States. Two former friends meet after many years and renew the relationship. Charlie lost his entire family during the September 11 terrorist attack and effectively put an end to his career and later life. Alan's life is great. He is a renowned dentist and an excellent family man. A chance meeting was a turning point for them. Friends are beginning to understand how much they lacked this communication and real support.
In Lela's further career, roles in television projects: "Ghost Whisperer", "Anti-Terror Squad", "Chuck", "The Mentalist", "Secret Liaisons", "Snitch", "Pursuers".
In 2013, Lauren joined the main cast of Power in the City at Night as Angela Vides. She continues to star in this project at the present time.
In 2016, the actress starred in several episodes of the "Mr. Bull" project, and in 2018 appeared in the TV series "Altered Carbon".
Personal life
Nothing is known about Lela's personal life. The actress talks about her plans and new projects on her official pages on social networks Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. She has a huge number of fans and subscribers.
