Lauren LaVera explained

Lauren LaVera
Birth Date:14 June 1994
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2016–present

Lauren LaVera (born June 14, 1994[1]) is an American actress, stunt performer and martial artist. She is primarily known for being the leading actress in several horror films, which has led to her being called a "scream queen" by both critics and audiences. LaVera has received accolades for her performances, such as a Fangoria Chainsaw Award.

One of LaVera's first film projects was being Anya Taylor-Joy's stunt double in the psychological thriller Split (2016). She followed this with small acting parts in television series including Netflix's Iron Fist (2017) and various short films before her breakthrough role as the resourceful heroine Sienna Shaw in Damien Leone's slasher films Terrifier 2 (2022) and the upcoming Terrifier 3 (2024)—both installments in the Terrifier franchise.

Early life

LaVera was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At some point, she studied in Italy and became fluent in Italian.[2]

Career

LaVera started her career as an actress and stuntwoman as a double or in bit parts with appearances in Split (2016), Wetlands (2017), and Iron Fist (2017).

LaVera's first leading role was as Sienna Shaw, a teenage girl that battles the supernatural serial killer Art the Clown in the 2022 slasher film Terrifier 2, alongside David Howard Thornton, Elliott Fullnam, Sarah Voight, Kailey Hyman, Casey Hartnett, and Samantha Scaffidi.[3] The film was well-received by critics, with praise directed at LaVera's performance. IGN's review said that LaVera "rules as Sienna in her angel-winged fantasy armor as a final girl fighting for family, facing her demons, and screaming bloody war cries in Art's mocking face,"[4] while Matthew Jackson of Paste wrote that "LaVera, tasked with injecting humanity into the sequel, lives up to this task with pure star power."[5] LaVera will reprise her role as Sienna in Terrifier 3.[6] [7] [8]

LaVera appeared in the mob film Not for Nothing, released in October 2022.[9] In December 2022, LaVera was cast as Alessa, a pregnant woman whose antagonizing father disapproves of her relationship with her husband, in Joe Lam's 2023 horror film The Fetus, opposite Julian Curtis and Bill Moseley.[10] [11]

In February 2023, Bloody Disgusting reported that LaVera would star as Lisa Gray in the supernatural thriller film The Well, directed by Federico Zampaglione.[12] She presented the film at its U.K. premiere at FrightFest in 2024.[13]

In 2023, LaVera appeared as a guest judge on the fifth season of Shudder's reality competition series The Boulet Brothers' Dragula.[14]

In 2024, LaVera appeared in a guest starring role in two season 4 episodes of .

Personal life

LaVera married her husband in 2014.[15] They met while she was travelling in Europe.

LaVera is proficient in Taekwondo, Kun Khmer and Wushu.[16]

Filmography

Film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2016SplitCasey CookeAnya Taylor-Joy stunt double[17]
2017Wetlands"Buttercup" / Pusher
2019Clinton RoadKayla
2022Terrifier 2Sienna Shaw
Not For NothingKelly
2024The FetusAlessa
The WellLisa Gray
Terrifier 3Sienna Shaw[18]
Television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Iron FistCiaraEpisode: "Black Tiger Steals Heart"
2020MacGyverPlayerEpisode: "Soccer + Desi + Merchant + Titan"
Dispatches from ElsewhereBaristaEpisodes: "Peter", "The Boy"
A Taste of ChristmasAriella CancioTelevision film
2024Heidi MorrisEpisodes: "Beyond the Sea", "Original Sin"

References

  1. Web site: Lauren LaVera . 2023-06-01 . . en . June 14, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230614171943/https://twitter.com/_LaurenLaVera_ . live .
  2. Web site: Home . 2023-03-15 . Lauren LaVera . en . March 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230315030748/https://www.laurenlavera.com/ . live .
  3. Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . 2022-06-30 . Genre Streamer Screambox & Bloody Disgusting Acquire "Ultra Gory" Slasher Movie 'Terrifier 2' . 2023-03-15 . . en-US . June 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220630185523/https://deadline.com/2022/06/genre-streamer-screambox-bloody-disgusting-acquire-ultra-gory-slasher-movie-terrifier-2-1235054756/ . live .
  4. Web site: September 23, 2022 . Donato . Matt . Terrifier 2 . . 13 March 2023 . October 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221010105240/https://www.ign.com/articles/terrifier-2-review . live .
  5. Web site: October 4, 2022 . Jackson . Matthew . Terrifier 2 Review . . 13 March 2023 . October 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221010105240/https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/terrifier-2-review/ . dead .
  6. Web site: Jacobs . Eammon . February 2, 2023 . 'Terrifier' director Damien Leone teases 'Terrifier 3' and a potential 4th film, and says he's met with 'Evil Dead' director Sam Raimi about a new project . 13 March 2023 . . September 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230901014602/https://www.insider.com/damien-leone-terrifier-3-evil-dead-sam-raimi-new-project-2023-2 . live .
  7. Web site: 'Terrifier 3': Details Revealed For Bigger Budget Threequel After Second Film's Box Office Breakout. Deadline. Andreas. Wiseman. May 31, 2023. May 31, 2023. May 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531163744/https://deadline.com/2023/05/terrifier-sequel-art-clown-release-details-bigger-budget-box-office-hit-1235383506/. live.
  8. Web site: 'Terrifier 3' Is Officially Happening and Will Continue to Push Boundaries!. Bloody Disgusting. Brad. Miska. May 31, 2023. May 31, 2023. May 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531162803/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3763948/terrifier-3-is-officially-happening-and-will-continue-to-push-boundaries/. live.
  9. Web site: Bolton . Cameron . October 24, 2022 . Not for Nothing Tells a South Philly Story With Authentic Characters and Locations . 13 March 2023 . . November 15, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221115091909/https://movieweb.com/not-for-nothing-south-philadelphia-characters-location/ . live .
  10. Web site: Smith . Dan . Jeremy Rudd Joins Horror Film The Fetus as Associate Producer and Cast Member . . 31 October 2022 . October 25, 2022 . October 31, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221031061702/https://www.eonline.com/news/1351987/jeremy-rudd-joins-horror-film-the-fetus-as-associate-producer-and-cast-member . live .
  11. Web site: 2022-12-01 . Lauren LaVera, Bill Moseley, Julian Curtis and Jeremy Rudd in New Horror movie 'The Fetus' . 2023-03-15 . . en-US . March 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230316104304/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lauren-lavera-bill-moseley-julian-curtis-jeremy-rudd-horror-movie-the-fetus-1235271355/ . live .
  12. Web site: Miska . Brad . 2023-02-16 . 'Terrifier 2' Star Lauren LaVera Paints 'The Well' [Exclusive] ]. 2023-03-15 . . en-US . March 15, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230315024542/https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3751535/terrifier-2-star-lauren-lavera-paints-the-well-exclusive/ . live .
  13. Web site: Didcock . Barry . 2024-02-28 . 'I love Fleabag. The main character is hilarious but also flawed yet redeemable' . 2024-05-23 . . en . March 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240312192239/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24150393.lauren-lavera-brings-well-frightfest-glasgow-film-festival/ . live .
  14. Web site: Brothers . Boulet . December 4, 2023 . A new episode of The Boulet Brothers' Dragula airs tonight with superstar guest judges David Dastmalchian and Terrifier star @_LaurenLaVera_ - tune in at 9PM PST / 12AM ET on Shudder and AMC+! . 2023-12-05 . X (formerly Twitter) . en . December 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231205023600/https://twitter.com/bouletbrothers/status/1731769192662302905?s=20 . live .
  15. 1671943352885936137 . _LaurenLaVera_ . For 9.5 years now. ❤️ We got married very young. Didn't even have a ceremony because we couldn't afford it. We got our marriage license at city hall. I was wearing sweatpants. We celebrated at starbucks. . Lauren . LaVera . June 22, 2023 . May 23, 2023.
  16. Web site: Spelling . Ian . 2022-11-03 . Terrifier 2 is the unrated horror hit that's shocking audiences . 2023-03-16 . . en . November 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221108095220/https://www.avclub.com/terrifier-2-interview-david-howard-thornton-lauren-lave-1849735520 . live .
  17. 1626337329416744962. _LaurenLaVera_. Posted this TBT back on Feb 16th 2017 of when I doubled Anya Taylor-Joy in Split. This was before I even started acting but was my first onset experience & to get this reminder today after announcing my 2nd leading role in a feature film… idk ya'll I'm so grateful I could cry . Lauren LaVera.
  18. Web site: ‘Terrifier 3' Will Slay Christmas in Theaters on October 25, 2024!. Bloody Disgusting. John. Squires. November 2, 2023. November 2, 2023. November 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231102200035/https://bloody-disgusting.com/movie/3786827/terrifier-3-will-slay-christmas-in-theaters-on-october-25-2024/. live.
  19. Web site: Jordan Peele's 'Nope,' Ti West's 'Pearl' Lead Fangoria's Chainsaw Award Nominations. Variety. Todd. Gilchrist. January 27, 2023. June 14, 2023. January 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230127203113/https://variety.com/2023/awards/news/fangoria-2023-chainsaw-awards-nominations-1235502663/. live.

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