Lauren LaVera is an American actress, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lauren is known for Terrifier 2 (2022), Marvel's Iron Fist (2017), Dispatches From Elsewhere (2020), and A Taste of Christmas (2020). Aside from her acting career, Lauren has 19+ years experience in martial arts including Taekwon-Do, Jiu Jitsu, Kun Khmer, Wushu, and Muay Thai as well as studied boxing, kick-boxing, weapon and firearms training. Lauren also is trained in ballroom dance and ballet. Lauren is also fluent in Italian.